Data Science and Informatics Specialist 2 (DSIS2/FS)

Data Science and Informatics Specialist 2 (DSIS2/FS) position offers a unique blend of analytic challenge, significant public impact, and high-level responsibility.

• Produce analyses and other data products and provide relevant consultations to inform and guide agency decision-making on budget, financial operations, program rates, and outcomes.
• Design and execute analytical projects in response to complex program analytic needs and public reporting requests related to agency operations, including, but not limited to, HCA budget and decision packages, fiscal notes, bill analyses, and other ad hoc financial analytic needs.
• Engage and collaborate with peers, subject matter experts, and stakeholders to perform methodological peer review and ensure approach aligns with and supports agency decisions and processes.
• Apply agency and program policies, procedures, and best practices as well as understand and follow applicable healthcare laws and rules regarding data quality, security and privacy.
• Conduct literature reviews and analyze reports prepared by other state and federal agencies to evaluate their impact on and relationship to HCA's goals, objectives, and budget.

• Experience with using analytical querying protocols/software such as SQL.
• Demonstrated ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in complex datasets.
• Demonstrated ability to explain complex or technical information using plain language, ask clarifying questions, and clearly and concisely emphasize key points.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze policy and program descriptions, and to accurately project implications of proposed changes.
• Demonated ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and a high degree of political sensitivity.
• Demonated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to take action to learn and grow.
• Demonated ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

• Health insurance
• 401k matching
• Flight privileges
• Paid leave
• Vacation (Annual Leave)
• Sick Leave
• Dependent care assistance
• Other insurance coverage

The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) is a leader in ensuring Washington residents have the opportunity to be as healthy as possible.