DSHS HCLA Performance Outcomes and Data Analyst

DSHS HCLA Performance Outcomes and Data Analyst

The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) and the Home and Community Living Administration (HCLA) are looking for their newest Performance Outcomes and Data Analyst. This newly created position contributes to the division’s ability to monitor operational performance, improve reporting consistency, support informed operational decision-making, and promote the health, safety, and well-being of vulnerable adults residing in licensed and certified long-term care settings throughout Washington State.

Working closely with the Business Intelligence Analyst, you’ll assist in developing business intelligence solutions, improving data quality, and translating business needs into meaningful analytical products.

If collecting and telling stories with data sounds exciting to you, then we want to hear from you!

Some of What You’ll Do

• Analyze and interpret RCS performance and operational data
• Assist and support the Development and maintenance of reports generation, dashboards, scorecards and performance measures
• Respond to and prioritize data requests
• Validate data and monitor data quality
• Collaborate closely with the Office Chief of Business Operations, Business Intelligence Analyst, and RCS program staff.

Who we Want In This Role

Knowledge

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Statistics, Data Analytics, Statistics, Information Systems, Computer Science, Economics, Mathematics, Social Sciences, or a closely related field.

AND

Minimum of two years of professional experience in data analysis, performance measurement, business intelligence, program evaluation, reporting, or a related analytical field.

Or:

Equivalent combinations of education and professional experience in data analysis, performance measurement, business intelligence, program evaluation or a related field may substitute for the year per year of educational requirements.

Skills and Abilities

• Experience creating, collecting, validating, analyzing, and interpreting data from multiple sources to support business or operational decisions.
• Experience developing reports, dashboards, scorecards, and data visualizations using reporting and business intelligence tools.
• Experience presenting analytical findings and recommendations to management, stakeholders, or program staff.
• Demonstrated experience utilizing SQL and other data analysis, reporting, and business intelligence applications to collect, manage, analyze and present data in support of operational, programmatic, and strategic objectives.
• Experience working with databases, data management practices, and performance metrics.

Range of consideration for this opening is $80,169-103,149.

To Apply

Tell us about your experience, leadership philosophy, strengths, and perspective. We're less interested in finding someone who checks every box and more interested in finding someone who is a team player, quick learning and has a desire to learn our systems.

1. Completed Application
2. Cover Letter
3. Resume

The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that People find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring an equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.

Questions about job number 07335? Contact Joshua.Shawhan@dshs.wa.gov.

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.

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