Behavioral Health Fiscal Information and Data Analyst (WMS2/FS)

Washington State Health Care Authority offers a mission-driven role in Olympia with hybrid work options, a collaborative culture, and a comprehensive benefits package. This non-supervisory Fiscal Information and Data Analyst position supports planning, budget analysis, and management of the statewide Behavioral Health program budget, approximately $2.6 billion, delivering advanced financial analysis to executive leadership and shaping Medicaid rate setting, AI/AN programs, and legislative processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate multiple high-priority assignments and resources, taking initiative to resolve issues or suggest alternative approaches when appropriate.
• Partner with outside agencies and external staff on routine and ad hoc tasks, primarily to gather information and perform analysis.
• Provide expert budget, program, and system planning and analysis for statewide Behavioral Health programs, supporting community mental health and substance use disorder services in line with executive policies.
• Create and utilize complex databases, spreadsheets, tables, graphs, and tracking systems including AFRS, Enterprise Reporting, and ad hoc tools like Web Intelligence to extract, summarize, and evaluate fiscal data.
• Prepare and manage biennial and supplemental budgets for assigned programs within the Statewide Behavioral Health portfolio.
• Develop and update financial models in a multi-system environment and reconcile data used for budget requests and fiscal notes to keep information current.
• Monitor and analyze Agency expenditures for Behavioral Health programs, comparing them to budgets, forecasts, and projections to ensure adherence to budgetary allotments.

Requirements

• Option 1: Bachelor’s degree in public administration, healthcare administration, finance, accounting, business, or related field plus three or more years of professional experience with large, complex financial systems in the behavioral health or health care sector.
• Option 2: Associate degree from an accredited institution and five years of professional experience with large, complex financial systems in the behavioral health or health care field.
• Option 3: Seven years of professional experience with large, complex financial systems in the behavioral health or health care field.
• Required competencies: Demonstrated ability to learn and grow.
• Required competencies: Ability to take action to meet the needs of others.
• Analytic & Technical Skills: Expert or advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel with experience designing complex models, structuring data for pivot tables, and building nested formulas.
• Analytic & Technical Skills: Creative approach to documenting workflows and building analytical tools.
• Analytic & Technical Skills: Working knowledge of analytical query tools such as SQL.
• Analytic & Technical Skills: Ability to analyze financial data, identify data needs, develop problem solving strategies, and support ideas with financial evidence; set goals, priorities, and benchmarks.
• Analytic & Technical Skills: Skill in analyzing variances between budgeted, forecasted, and actual expenditures and communicating reasons for differences.
• Analytic & Technical Skills: Strong financial research and modeling capabilities in a multi-system environment.
• Communication Skills: Effective verbal and written communication, including translating complex financial information for non-financial audiences.
• Communication Skills: Experience communicating with diverse audiences, from staff with limited financial background to elected officials and federal auditors.
• Communication Skills: Ability to coordinate and build consensus among internal and external stakeholders for department and legislative initiatives.
• Communication Skills: Ability to develop and review complex written materials and provide detailed policy analysis.

Technologies

• Microsoft Excel
• SQL
• Agency Financial Reporting System (AFRS)
• Enterprise Reporting (ER)
• Web Intelligence (Webl)

Benefits

• Flexible schedules and mobile work options
• Health insurance (medical, including vision) and dental
• Basic life insurance and long-term disability; option to purchase additional coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for health care
• Dependent care assistance
• Auto, boat, home, and renter insurance through payroll deduction
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Retirement: Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) and Deferred Compensation Program (DCP)
• Social Security coverage
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness, if eligible
• Holidays and paid time off (vacation and sick leave)

Supplemental Information

About HCA: The Washington State Health Care Authority is the state's largest health care purchaser and its behavioral health authority, guiding initiatives across three pillars: Apple Health (Medicaid), the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) and School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB), and behavioral health and recovery. HCA purchases health care including behavioral health treatment for more than 2.7 million residents and supports prevention, crisis, and recovery services.

What we have to offer: Meaningful work with supportive colleagues who care about the people we serve, a clear mission centered on a person-focused approach, and a commitment to work-life balance, including flexible schedules and mobile options. A competitive total compensation package and robust benefits, a safe and welcoming workplace in a convenient location with nearby amenities, and free parking.

Notes: A background check, including criminal history, will be conducted prior to hire. HCA is an equal opportunity employer that values diverse, inclusive environments and offers employee resource groups to support growth and collaboration. HCA is an E-Verify employer; all applicants with legal work authorization are encouraged to apply. We also offer a weekly newsletter highlighting new postings.