Senior Health Policy and Market Data Analyst (MA5/SPI) - Project

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Senior Health Market Data Analyst (MA5 / SPI)

71097900

This is a project position funded through 8 / 31 / 2025

Are you driven by a passion for transforming data into impactful health policy and reducing healthcare costs in Washington?

Take on a pivotal role that bridges multiple partners, including the University of Washington's Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME), the Health Care Cost Transparency Board (Cost Board), and the project funders (Gates Ventures and Peterson Center on Health Care).

In this role, you’ll be the liaison between HCA and its three partners to translate, manage, and convey complex data insights, shaping the Cost Board’s strategy and actions.

If you have a strong interest in health policy with a demonstrated ability to translate complex health care data, we want to hear from you! Ideal candidates will possess experience in research, implementation, and project management.

Enjoy the flexibility of telework and comprehensive benefits while making a meaningful difference in our state’s healthcare system!

All HCA employees will apply an equity lens to their work, which may include but is not limited to all analyses of core business and processes.

About the division :

The Strategy, Policy, and Innovation Division (SPI) of the Health Care Authority (HCA) is statutorily directed to study all state-purchased health care, alternative health care delivery systems, and strategies for the procurement of health services.

It also coordinates state agency efforts to develop and implement uniform policies across state-purchased health care programs.

SPI serves as the focal point for coordinating the agency’s strategy, affordability, and health policy efforts.

About the position :

This position is the key link between the University of Washington’s Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME), the funders, and the Health Care Cost Transparency Board (Cost Board), and state health leaders, ensuring that complex health care data is transformed into actionable insights to address rising costs in Washington.

The role manages a major grant initiative and in conjunction with the HCA and IHME team creates agendas, facilitates meetings, creates slide decks, researches specific topics, and connects the dots of the ASI initiative with the Cost Board and its committees.

With an understanding of health policy and data analysis, this position ensures that the Cost Board and its committees are informed and aligned to make recommendations to Washington’s Legislature that serve to drive down health care costs.

This position is eligible to telework but is required to report on-site once a week to meet business need (Olympia, WA). The default assigned work location of all Health Care Authority (HCA) positions both on-site and telework eligible positions is within the State of Washington.

Frequency of onsite work will vary based on business and operational needs. This position must reside in Washington State.

Duties

Some of what you will do :

• Act as the primary liaison to stakeholders including the Cost Board, IHME, HCA leadership, and funders, that supports legislative efforts to address healthcare costs in Washington.
• Provide expert guidance and consultation on strategy, drivers of health care and health care policy as well as understanding and communicating the technical approaches with the potential of impacting statewide healthcare business processes and data systems.
• Ensure IHME's detailed reporting is fully integrated with the Cost Board and its committees’ agendas and strategies, by monitoring and translating methods and recommendations to align with the Cost Board’s objectives.
• Create educational materials such as presentations and FAQs to enhance understanding of Serve as the key lead, agenda creator and facilitator for the ASI Advisory Group, coordinating with external healthcare cost experts, HCA leaders, and legislators.
• Manage day-to-day communication and program requirements including fiscal, and quarterly report narratives which mandates cross collaboration with grant funders and staff from HCA and IHME, ensuring smooth collaboration and addressing information requests effectively.
• Lead content development with the HCA’s Analytic Strategy Initiative Team, funder meetings, and HCA and IHME collaborating with Cost Board and IHME staff to drive analytic efforts.
• Work collaboratively to collect, research, synthesize, and provide analysis for senior leadership and support the development and delivery of market and competitive intel across the organization for the various product portfolio leaders.
• Engage with community partners and stakeholders, presenting findings and updates to Cost Board, committees, and leadership.
• Analyze feedback and develop strategies to address issues or opportunities, supporting cost containment and access efforts through webinars and presentations.
• Manage multi-disciplinary projects and facilitate discussions between IHME, Policy / CQCT staff, and the Analytic Support Initiative Team.
• Translate and interpret complex data to ensure HCCTB understands key cost drivers and methodologies, helping shape strategies to reduce healthcare costs.
• Support HCCTB in integrating IHME deliverables, weaving together varied reports to create a cohesive strategy.
• Lead content development for the Analytic Strategy Initiative Team, collaborating with HCCTB and IHME staff to drive analytic efforts.
• Serve as the key lead for the Grant Advisory Group, coordinating with external healthcare cost experts, HCA leaders, and legislators.
• Manage multi-disciplinary projects and facilitate discussions between IHME, Policy / CQCT staff, and the Analytic Support Initiative Team.
• Serve as a subject matter expert to support or lead webinars, presentations, and technical assistance sessions to inform and highlight the implementation of cost containment and access efforts.
• Engage with community partners and stakeholders, presenting findings and updates to HCCTB, committees, and leadership.
• Analyze feedback and develop strategies to address issues or opportunities, supporting cost containment and access efforts through webinars and presentations.

Qualifications

Required qualifications :

Qualifying candidates will meet one of the following criteria options :

Option 1 : Master’s degree in data analytics, business administration, public administration, law, public health, health administration or closely related field and three (3) years of the required experience below

Option 2 : Bachelor's degree in a closely related field, and five (5) years of the required experience below

Option 3 : Nine (9) years of the required experience below

The required experience includes two or more of the following :

• Health care policy development
• Conducting health care market or health policy research
• Managing projects and facilitating internal and external client relationships
• Analyzing data, health care policies, laws, rules, or regulations
• Conducting business and health care market analysis and translating them into policy recommendations
• Leading grant funded business projects
• Managing business operations
• Supervising

Preferred qualifications :

Experience with :

• Advanced written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including report writing and interviewing.
• Leverage analytics to develop strategic insights and drive implementation : using tools like SQL, Power BI, or Tableau to synthesize complex data into clear visualizations and concise one-page summaries.
• Understanding and evaluating market dynamics in the health care industry.
• Grant management, including working with funders and / or research organizations.
• Health care industry product strategy, data analysis, product marketing, competitive intelligence, or business consulting;

or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.

• Managing public or private boards of directors and / or board committees or equivalent.
• Identifying and managing key partners and community engagement.
• Managing budgets and external consulting resources.

Knowledge of :

• Washington health care marketplace and health care policy
• Washington State policies and regulations related to health care programs and health improvement initiatives.
• Data evaluation and data queries.
• Principles and practices of program planning and evaluation.
• Current trends and economic challenges relating to health and health care costs, including state and national health care reform.
• Health organizations and associations at all levels.
• Grant processes and requirements.

Ability to :

• Research complex topics and create accessible summaries and presentations to support policy decision-making.
• Manage and facilitate multiple internal and external meetings focused on data presentations with a focus on translating what the data is telling the audience.
• Interpret and apply health data and information from a variety of sources so that it is easily understood.
• Create and propose policy and other solutions in the absence of established protocols, models, or processes.
• Develop, implement, manage, and evaluate programs and contracts.

How to apply :

Only candidates who reflect the minimum qualifications on their NEOGOV profile will be considered. Failure to follow the application instructions below may lead to disqualification.

To apply for this position, you will need to complete your profile which includes three professional references and attach :

• A cover letter that specifically addresses how you meet the qualifications for this position
• Current resume

To take advantage of veteran preference , please do the following :

• Attach a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 long-form copy), NGB 22, or USDVA signed verification of service letter.
• Please black out any PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers. Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov.

Supplemental Information

About HCA :

Functioning as both the state's largest health care purchaser and its behavioral health authority, the Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) is a leader in ensuring Washington residents have the opportunity to be as healthy as possible.

There are three pillars of our work : Apple Health (Medicaid); the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) and School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) programs;

and behavioral health and recovery. Under these pillars, HCA purchases health care, including behavioral health treatment for more than 2.

7 million Washington residents and provides behavioral health prevention, crisis, and recovery supports to all Washington residents.

What we have to offer :

• Meaningful work with friendly co-workers who care about those we serve.
• A clear agency mission that drives our work and is person-centered.
• A healthy work / life balance, including alternative / flexible schedules and mobile work options.
• A great total compensation and benefit package.
• A safe, pleasant workplace in a convenient location with restaurants, and shopping nearby.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• And free parking!

Notes :

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment.

HCA is an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected, included, and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency.

The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) is an E-Verify employer. All applicants with a legal right to work in the United States are encouraged to apply.

E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

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