Washington State Health Care Authority · 3 weeks ago
Fiscal Information & Data Analyst (WMSG2/FS)
Olympia, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $112K/yr
3+ years expThe Washington State Health Care Authority is seeking a Fiscal Information & Data Analyst to provide advanced level technical analysis and recommendations to management decision makers. The role involves managing financial analyses and modeling for significant healthcare programs, directly impacting the Medicaid budget of over $16 billion per biennium.
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Responsibilities
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
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 state and Medicaid funds
Develop and review fiscal notes, bill analyses, and budget versions during the legislative session as needed
Develop fiscal projections/impact analyses and related models in support of effective fiscal management of, and adequate funding for, agency programs; present analyses to HCA decision makers and other stakeholders; document development process, including assumptions, data sources, etc
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
Contribute to the development of the Medicaid per capita forecast; confirm accuracy of forecast output
Oversee any necessary adjustments, specialty payments, and journal vouchers (JVs) for Medicaid services
Provide technical assistance and contribute to the development of Medicaid managed care rates
Qualification
Required
Intermediate/Advanced level skills with Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of designing complex modeling, structuring and 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 and forecasted expenditures and actual expenditures and effectively communicate the reason for the differences
Analytical skills for financial research and modeling in complex multi-system environments
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 department and legislative initiatives
Ability to develop and review complex written materials and provide detailed policy analysis
The ability to take action to learn and grow
The ability to take action to meet the needs of others
Ability to communicate in a positive manner with diverse audiences and facilitate large and small teams
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
Bachelor's degree in public administration or related field
Three (3) or more years of professional experience working with large, complex financial systems/information is required
Seven (7) years of professional experience in financial, analytical, accounting, or relevant Medicaid/HCA experience
Preferred
Master's degree in public administration or related field, and two (2) years of professional experience working with large, complex financial systems/information. Experience within the State or other government entity is strongly preferred
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 ad-hoc data for use in pivot tables and composing nested formulas
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 Provider One System
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
Benefits
Medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance
Medical flexible spending account
Basic life and long-term disability insurance
Dependent care assistance
Auto, boat, home, and renter insurance
Washington Wellness program
Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS)
Deferred Compensation Program (DCP)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year
Sick leave
Vacation leave
Paid military leave
Paid bereavement leave
Leave Sharing
Parental Leave
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay
Company
Washington State Health Care Authority
Work at a place that is mission-driven and cares about those we serve! View all HCA job postings: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/hca The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) purchases health care for more than 2.5 million Washington residents through Washington Apple Health (Medicaid), Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB), School Employee Benefits board (SEBB), and COFA Islander Health Care programs.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Annette Schuffenhauer
Chief Legal Officer
Charissa Fotinos
Deputy Chief Medical Officer
Recent News
2025-09-30
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