What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fiscal Information and Data Analyst (WMS2/FS) position at Washington State Health Care Authority?
Description
Do you want to help bring quality healthcare to 2.5 million Washingtonians? This position provides advanced level technical analysis, advice, and recommendations to management decision makers, including the HCA Chief Financial Officer and agency executive management. The incumbent’s work directly affects the management of the HCA Medicaid budget of over $16 billion per biennium.
All HCA employees will apply an equity lens to their work, which may include but is not limited to all analyses of core business and processes.
About the division:
About the position:
This position is eligible to telework part-time but is frequently required to report onsite to meet business need. The default assigned work location of all Health Care Authority (HCA) positions – both on-site and telework eligible positions – is within the State of Washington. Frequency of onsite work will vary based on business and operational needs. HCA may choose, but is not required, to support out-of-state telework on a case-by-case basis.
Duties
- Perform and provide complex analysis and financial modeling for decision packages under consideration by the HCA director, Chief Financial Officer, OFM, and legislature that outline issues with current funding and/or initiate policy proposals to address anticipated future needs.
- Create financial models and determine the fiscal impacts of legislative, policy, or rulemaking proposals put forth by the HCA or state or federal legislative bodies related to Medicaid managed care, including alternative scenarios as appropriate.
- Lead the development of modeling and strategies for sound fiscal projections to ensure adequate funding for agency programs.
- Annual development, updating, and reconciliation of financial models and data used for fiscal notes, involving Medicaid funds.
- Coordinate with fiscal and programmatic staff internal and external to the HCA to ensure the accuracy of data and information presented in agency biennial and supplemental funding proposals.
- Represent the HCA Financial Services and Healthcare Purchasing Administration on interagency policy and data workgroups.
- Communicate and coordinate with external and other internal agency staff, OFM, and legislative staff, and others as necessary on development of HCA or interagency proposals and analyses.
- Provide technical assistance and contribute to the development of Medicaid managed care rates.
- Work with consulting actuaries to ensure HCA and legislative policy decisions are accurately incorporated into the Medicaid managed care rates and contracts.
- Provide periodic updates to the fiscal sections of the Medicaid managed care contracts.
- Develop and update Medicaid rate workbooks and produce contract rate exhibits.
Qualifications
- Expert/Advanced level skill with Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of designing complex modeling, including structuring ad-hoc data for use in pivot tables.
- Ability to creatively use resources to create and document work processes and analytical tools.
- Working knowledge of analytical query protocols/software such as SQL.
- Ability to analyze data, identify data needs, develop problem solving strategies, support ideas using data as evidence, develop goals and priorities, and establish benchmarks.
- Ability to analyze and research the differences among budgeted/forecasted expenditures and actual expenditures and effectively communicate the reason for the differences.
- Analytical skills for financial research and modeling in a complex multi-system environment.
Communication Skills
- Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to translate complex financial/analytical information for non-financial/analytical audiences.
- Experience communicating with an array of audiences, ranging from staff with little financial background to elected government officials and federal auditors.
- Ability to coordinate and build consensus among internal/external stakeholders toward the development of departmental and legislative initiatives.
- Ability to develop and review complex written materials and provide detailed policy analysis.
Qualifying candidates will also meet one of the following criteria options:
Option 1:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in statistics, science, mathematics, data science, public administration or a related field.
- Three (3) years of professional experience working with large, complex financial systems/information is required.
Option 2:
- Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in statistics, science, mathematics, data science, public administration or a related field.
- Five (5) years of professional experience working with large, complex financial systems/information is required.
Option 3:
- Seven (7) years of professional experience working with large, complex financial systems/information is required.
- Master’s degree in public administration or related field, and two years of professional experience working with large, complex financial systems/information.
Analytic & Technical Experience and Skills
- Two (2) or more years of experience querying data through programs such as SQL.
- Four (4) or more years of experience in the development of financial modeling.
- Seven (7) years of experience working in the financial field.
- Expert/advanced level skill with Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of designing complex modeling, structuring and ad-hoc data for use in pivot tables, and composing nested formulas.
Government Experience
- Experience within the State or other government entity is strongly preferred.
- Experience working with the Washington State Agency Financial Reporting System (AFRS) data.
- Experience contributing to decision packages and fiscal notes.
- Knowledge of protocols/processes of the executive/legislative branches of state government.
- Knowledge of ProviderOne (P1).
- Experience with the Washington State Budget Development System (BDS).
- Experience working with the federal government.
- Familiarity with State and Federal laws, rules, and regulations that impact/govern the State’s Medicaid, CHIP, and state funded health programs.
How to apply:
Only candidates who reflect the minimum qualifications on their NEOGOV profile will be considered. Failure to follow the application instructions below may lead to disqualification. To apply for this position, you will need to complete your profile which includes three professional references and attach in separate files:
- A cover letter that specifically addresses how you meet the qualifications for this position
- Current resume
To take advantage of veteran preference, please do the following:
- Attach a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 long-form copy), NGB 22, or USDVA signed verification of service letter.
- Please black out any PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers. Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov.
Supplemental Information
There are three pillars of our work: Apple Health (Medicaid); the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) and School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) programs; and behavioral health and recovery. Under these pillars, HCA purchases health care, including behavioral health treatment for more than 2.7 million Washington residents and provides behavioral health prevention, crisis, and recovery supports to all Washington residents.
What we have to offer:
- Meaningful work with friendly co-workers who care about those we serve Voices of HCA
- A clear agency mission that drives our work and is person-centered HCA's Mission, Vision & Values
- A healthy work/life balance, including alternative/flexible schedules and mobile work options.
- A great total compensation and benefit package WA State Government Benefits
- A safe, pleasant workplace in a convenient location with restaurants, and shopping nearby.
- Tuition reimbursement
- And free parking!
Notes:
HCA is an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected, included, and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. HCA has five employee resource groups (ERGs). ERGs are voluntary, employee-led groups whose aim is to foster a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with HCA’s mission. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. Studies have shown women, racial and ethnic minorities, and persons of disability are less likely to apply for jobs unless they feel they meet every qualification as described in a job description. Persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, as well as people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are also encouraged to apply. If you have any questions about the required qualifications or how your experience relates to them, please contact us at HCAjobs@hca.wa.gov. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact Angel Matthews at angel.matthews@hca.wa.gov
The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) is an E-Verify employer. All applicants with a legal right to work in the United States are encouraged to apply.
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More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
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The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.
Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.
Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.
Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.
Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.
Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.
Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
Vacation (Annual Leave)
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.
Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.
Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
As provided in WAC 357-58-175, an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.
Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.
Military Leave
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Bereavement Leave
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, are entitled to three (3) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.
Additional Leave
Leave Sharing
Parental Leave
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay
Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.
Updated 12-31-2022
