Washington State Department of Social and Health Services ยท 12 hours ago
DSHS ESA Management Analyst 4
Lakewood, WA
Contract
Onsite
Mid Level
4+ years expWashington State Department of Social and Health Services is hiring for a Management Analyst 4 to join the Division of Program Integrity. This role focuses on advancing statewide fraud prevention initiatives and analyzing complex data to improve policies and systems.
GovernmentHealth CareSocial Assistance
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
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
Relevant experience may be substituted, year for year, for required education
Relevant graduate education may be substituted, year for year, for the required experience
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
Pierce County employees are eligible to receive an Orca Card for transportation needs.
Company
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services offers long-term care and behavioral health assistance to the community.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Candice Yi, MSW, LICSW
Deputy Chief Executive Officer/SCC
Charles Southerland
Chief Executive Officer
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