Medicaid Fiscal Forecasting & Policy Analyst

State of Washington; Olympia (WA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work and flexible schedules

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid vacation, sick leave, and 12 paid

Paid holidays

Retirement options

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.

Skills

Medicaid regulations

Budget development

Excel modeling

Executive briefing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in statistics, science, mathematics, data science, public administration or related field

Associate’s degree + 5 years of experience

7 years of experience in financial systems

Tools

SQL

Job description

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.