Fiscal Information and Data Analyst (WMS2/FS) - Internal Only
State of Washington
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Job summary
Washington State Health Care Authority seeks a Fiscal Information and Data Analyst to develop and monitor Medicaid services budgets and the agency's fiscal analyses. The role focuses on forecasting, modeling, and communicating financial insights to executives, OFM, and program managers to ensure sound budgeting and service delivery.
Initial training requires in-office presence, followed by a hybrid schedule with in-office Tuesdays.
Qualifications
- Comprehensive knowledge of State and Federal Medicaid regulations.
- Budget development experience at federal/state/local level.
- Strong understanding of health insurance structures and benefits programs.
- Experience translating data into policy briefings and strategies.
- Familiarity with large and complex budget processes.
Responsibilities
- Perform complex analysis and financial modeling for Medicaid services and tribal providers.
- Develop fiscal projections and present analyses to decision-makers and stakeholders.
- Monitor agency expenditures and compare to budgets and forecasts.
- Collaborate with internal and external staff to ensure data accuracy and policy objectives are met.
- Provide financial data and analysis to workgroups related to IHS/tribal providers.
- Contribute to Medicaid per capita forecasts and policy rate setting for tribal providers.
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Job description
This is an internal opportunity and is only open to current HCA employees.
This position requires in-office attendance during the initial training period; following completion of training, employees are expected to work in-office every Tuesday and on an ad-hoc basis as business needs require.
All HCA employees are required to be Washington state residents upon their first day of employment.
This position is responsible for developing and monitoring key components of the Medicaid services and benefits budget, the HCA's administrative budget, agency budget requests, fiscal notes, and financial analyses in a manner that ensures the process undertaken and content of all deliverables meet the HCA and Office of Financial Management (OFM) requirements and guidelines. This position is responsible for identifying and analyzing financial variances and communicating them in an accurate, timely fashion to all parties as appropriate, to include program managers, HCA executive management, and OFM. Responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to, developing financial models, projections, and strategies to ensure sound financial management and operations of Medicaid programs and services. This work includes fiscal impact analysis and requires detailed knowledge and understanding of multiple program areas from the business, legislative, regulatory, budget, and technical perspectives.
- Perform and provide complex analysis and financial modeling for Medicaid services related to and/or impacting Indian Health Services and Tribal providers under consideration by HCA's Office of Tribal Affairs, the HCA Director, Chief Financial Officer, OFM, and Legislature that outline issues with current funding and/or initiate policy proposals to address anticipated future fiscal needs.
- 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.
- Monitor and analyze agency expenditures impacting IHS/tribal provider services and MCO expenditures, including comparisons to relevant budgets, forecasts, and projections.
- Coordinate with fiscal and programmatic staff internal and external to the HCA to ensure 1) the accuracy of data and information presented in agency proposals and 2) that budget policy objectives are met while furthering the strategic goals of the HCA.
- Act as fiscal liaison and provide financial data and analysis to internal and external workgroups related to IHS/tribal providers.
- Contribute to the development of the Medicaid per capita forecast; confirm accuracy of forecast outputs related to IHS/ Tribal Provider services.
- Assist in the development of policy and rate setting related to tribal provider cost-based rates for residential treatment facilities and secure withdrawal management facilities.
Rather than just crunching numbers, the person in this position acts as a trusted strategic advisor and subject matter expert, navigating uncharted financial territory to build complex forecasting models and shape policy implementation. Crucially, the role offers the deeply rewarding purpose of safeguarding and optimizing healthcare funding for Indian Health Services and Tribal providers, ensuring that vulnerable populations receive essential medical, dental, and behavioral health services.
This position is an ideal career path for a high-level financial professional who thrives under high visibility, loves solving complex data puzzles, and wants their analytical skills to directly improve community health outcomes.
Experience may have been gained through paid or unpaid activities. Please ensure any relevant experience defined below is outlined in your cover letter, resume, and application.
- State and Federal Medicaid regulations and responsibilities.
- Budget development in private industry or at the federal, state or local level.
- General principles of health insurance structure, purchasing and employee benefits programs.
- Ability to manage multiple high-priority assignments and resources concurrently, taking initiative to resolve problems or recommend alternative approaches when appropriate.
- Advanced level skills with Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of designing complex modeling, structuring ad-hoc data for use in pivot tables and composing nested formulas.
- Complex Fiscal Modeling: Ability to design, build, and maintain sophisticated financial models.
- Forecasting & Trend Analysis: Experience contributing to complex financial models, tracking utilization, and recognizing long-term expenditure trends within data.
- Executive Briefing: Competency in translating data into clear policy briefings, white papers, and actionable strategies for executive leaders (ex. Director, CFO, and the Office of Tribal Affairs).
- Independent Expenditure Monitoring: Strong auditing capabilities to manage and oversee expenditure tracking, ensuring appropriate payment distribution.
- Reconciliation Leadership: Autonomy in tracking and executing complex financial reconciliations.
- Process Documentation: Hands on experience with a high attention to detail for documenting data sources, and underlying fiscal assumptions to ensure institutional knowledge retention.
- Ability to develop and review complex written materials and provide detailed policy analysis.
- Interagency Representation: Ability to serve as the definitive subject matter expert on interagency policy and data workgroups.
- Cross-Sector Communication: High emotional intelligence and diplomacy required to act as a fiscal liaison among internal accounting/programmatic staff, federal partners, and external tribal leadership. Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to translate complex financial/analytical information for non-financial/analytical audiences.
- Equity lens - All HCA employees are required to consider equity in their decisions, processes, and day-to-day work, including how their work may affect the people and communities we serve.
- The ability to take action to learn and grow - You take action to learn and grow by seeking new perspectives, learning from experiences, and using what you’ve learned to continuously improve how you work and serve others.
- The ability to take action to meet the needs of others - You take action to meet the needs of others by listening, understanding different perspectives, and responding with care, respect, and solutions that support the people of the communities we serve.
While these are not required, having them may help you stand out as an applicant.
- 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 the Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS).
- Experience with the Washington State Agency Budget System (ABS).
- Familiarity with State and Federal laws, rules, and regulations that impact/govern the State’s Medicaid, CHIP, and state funded health programs.
- Significant experience in working with large and complex budget development processes, significant experience and knowledge of the state budgetary process, including knowledge of Office of Financial Management and the State Legislative approach to the budget process.
- Experience querying data through programs such as SQL.
- Experience in the development of financial modeling.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in statistics, science, mathematics, data science, public administration or related field.
OR
- Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university AND Five years of professional experience working with large, complex financial systems/information.
OR
- Seven years of professional experience working with large, complex financial systems/information.
The Financial Services Division (FSD), in collaboration with other HCA divisions and a variety of external stakeholders and legislative partners, provides strategic financial expertise for Apple Health, Community Behavioral Health (CBH), PEBB and SEBB programs. In addition, FSD oversees the budget and compliance functions necessary to manage and monitor the single largest Washington State individual operating budget. Functions include budget management, accounting, forecasting, professional and hospital rate setting, financial analysis, and payment/collection operations. This division maintains a close working relationship with agency program, policy, and clinical divisions to ensure financially sound implementation and monitoring of program strategies.
Better Health. Better Care. A Healthier Washington.
At HCA, we work to ensure people across Washington have the opportunity to be as healthy as possible. As the State’s largest health care purchaser and behavioral health authority, HCA serves nearly 3 million Washington residents through Apple Health (Medicaid), Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) and School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) programs, and behavioral health services. Through this work, HCA purchases and coordinates care coverage, supports behavioral health prevention, treatment, crisis response, and recovery and helps strengthen access to high-quality care across Washington.
We want our employees to have the support, flexibility, and benefits they need to do their best work and build a career that works for their life. As a Washington State HCA employee, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Our benefits are designed to support you today while helping you plan for the future. Learn more about why HCA by visiting the Voices of HCA and the Who we are section of our website.
- Remote work and flexible schedules
- Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and 12 paid holidays
- Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML)
- Retirement options to plan for the future
- Training and professional development opportunities
- Employee wellness programs
- Learn more about Washington State Employee Benefits
This is a full-time 40-hour-per-week hybrid position. You will report to the HCA office located in Olympia, WA for in-person work. Our standard business hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with alternative work schedules considered based on business needs. When working in-person, you will work in a shared space, open office environment. In this role you will regularly collaborate with colleagues, agency leaders, state and federal partners, and other external partners or customers. Occasional travel may be required for meetings, training, or other business needs. All employees are required to report to our Olympia office on their first and final day of employment.
The Health Care Authority is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a workplace where employees are respected, included, and supported in bringing their experiences, perspectives, and ideas to work. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in how we work together and serve the people of Washington. HCA also supports five voluntary employee led Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which create opportunities for connection, community, learning, and professional growth.
We value the experience and skill veterans bring to the workforce and encourage veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses to apply. Eligible veterans may qualify for veterans’ preference in accordance with Washington State Law. If you are claiming veterans’ preference, you must attach your applicable DD-214 documentation to your application. Please redact your social security number, date of birth, and any other sensitive information before uploading and attaching the document.
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