Fiscal Information and Data Analyst (WMS2/FS) - Internal Only

Description

Fiscal Information and Data Analyst – Internal Only

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. The Opportunity 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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Why You’ll Love This Role 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.

What You Bring 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.

Required Qualifications 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.

Comprehensive knowledge and thorough understanding of:

• 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.

Policy development and implementation

• 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.

Advanced Financial Modeling & Predictive Analytics

• 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.

Strategic Advising & Policy Formulation

• 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).

Program Oversight & Financial Governance

• 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.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Intergovernmental Relations

• 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.

Required Competencies

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications 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.

About the Financial Services Division (FSD) 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.

About the Washington State Health Care Authority 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.

More than a benefits package: 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’ll 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.

Your total compensation is more than your paycheck:

• 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

Work location and schedule: 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’ll 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. Supplemental Information Our commitment to an inclusive workplace: 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.

Application Directions To be considered, you must complete the online application in full and submit all required materials. Incomplete applications or applications missing required materials will not be considered. When completing your application, please include the following required materials:

• Cover letter: describing your qualifications for this specific position
• Resume: that details your applicable experience and education.
• Three (3) professional references: References must be entered directly into the designated references section of your application. We require 3 professional references including at least one current or recent supervisor.

We encourage you to apply! If you meet the required qualifications for this position; we want to hear from you. Desired qualifications describe additional experience, knowledge or skills that may be helpful in the role, but they are not required to be considered for the position. We welcome applicants with different backgrounds, experiences, identities, and perspectives.

Veterans: 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.

Need accommodations or have questions? If you have questions, need assistance with the application process, require an accommodation, or would like to request this posting in an alternative format, please contact the assigned recruiter, Angelic Matthews, at HCAjobs@hca.wa.gov and reference the recruitment title and job number in the subject line.

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Benefits

More than Just a Paycheck! Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read about our benefits:

The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave) Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in WAC 357-58-175, an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.

Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave Leave Sharing Parental Leave Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

Updated 01-07-2026