Apply on Employer Site

NEOGOV · 4 hours ago

DSHS ESA Management Analyst 4

Pierce County – Lakewood, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$5,812/mo - $7,817/mo

4+ years exp

NEOGOV is looking for a Management Analyst 4 to join the Department of Social and Health Services' Economic Services Administration in Lakewood, WA. This role focuses on advancing fraud prevention and program integrity initiatives by analyzing complex data, identifying trends, and translating findings into actionable improvements.

GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware

Responsibilities

Review and analyze large sets of program data to find trends, risks, and early warning signs

Examine state and federal rules to evaluate whether current policies and procedures are effective

Prepare clear reports, summaries, and briefings that explain findings in plain language

Support projects by organizing tasks, timelines, and deliverables to keep work moving forward

Help design and improve tools that detect unusual activity or system weaknesses

Test and validate data and reports to ensure accuracy before information is shared

Work with staff across the agency to improve processes and strengthen program integrity

Develop training materials that help staff better understand fraud risks and prevention

Share updates and insights with leadership and partner organizations

Recommend practical improvements that make programs stronger, clearer, and more efficient

Qualification

Data analysisPolicy interpretationProject managementProject coordinationProcess improvementTechnical aptitudeCommunity Services Division knowledgeCommunication skills

Required

A bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, law, public health, health administration, or a related field

Four years of experience conducting research and analyzing policies, laws, rules, or regulations

Community Services Division program benefits knowledge: Applying working knowledge of public assistance programs to analyze policy, casework data, and program outcomes, and to support program integrity and fraud prevention efforts

Project management: Planning, organizing, and supporting complex, time-bound initiatives by tracking tasks, timelines, deliverables, and dependencies across multiple partners

Data analysis: Reviewing and interpreting large, complex data sets to identify trends, anomalies, and risks, and translating findings into actionable insights that support program improvements

Communication skills: Preparing clear written reports, briefings, and training materials, and communicating findings verbally with staff, leadership, and partners to support informed decision-making

Policy interpretation: Analyzing state and federal laws, rules, and guidance to evaluate how requirements are applied in program operations

Project coordination: Organizing tasks, timelines, and deliverables to support multi-phase, statewide initiatives

Technical aptitude: Using databases, spreadsheets, and reporting tools to validate data, develop outputs, and support analysis

Process improvement: Evaluating workflows to identify root causes and recommend practical, data-informed improvements

Benefits

Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance.

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.

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.

State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP).

All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems.

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.

Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month.

Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165 or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA).

Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave.