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RHT Senior Policy Analyst - Workforce/Health Delivery (MA5/SPI) - Project

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This is a project position funded through 10/30/2030

The Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Senior Policy Analyst is the go-to expert on rural workforce and health care delivery systems, overseeing contracts, and holding vendors and partner agencies accountable to federal expectations for one of Washington’s largest grants. This position focuses on how health care is organized and delivered in rural communities, supporting efforts like expanding rural residency programs, enhancing hospital services for maternity and obstetrics care and, emergency services, expanding remote monitoring capabilities, and care coordination, while managing the contracts that put federal funding to work.

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, & 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, and to coordinate 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. The division is structured to provide expert direction, consultation, and support for these activities. SPI is responsible for driving policy design, development and implementation of health reform, and health transformation activities and program development and refinements for all programs.

About the position:

The RHT Senior Policy Analyst (Management Analyst 5) position will be an expert supporting rural workforce and health care delivery system investments, creating and managing contracts, holding state agencies, HCA staff, vendors, subcontractors, and subrecipients to CMS RHT requirements and reporting metrics and requirements. They will lead, facilitate, and support group meetings with internal and external stakeholders for Washington’s RHT Program. The RHT is a large rural health grant approved by the federal government for five years, representing a broad initiative of multiple projects coordinated across three state agencies.

This position is eligible to telework but is occasionally required to report on-site to meet business need. 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. This position reports to Olympia, WA. Frequency of onsite work will vary based on business and operational needs. All agency employees are required to report on-site in Olympia on their first and last days of employment to pick up and return state-issued equipment, regardless of telework status or location.

Position Duties

Some of what you will do:

Bring expertise in both rural workforce and health care delivery system investment strategies which might allow for consideration, alternative solutions, the ability to address and assess the risks, benefits, and potential consequences that could be needed over the five-year grant.
Recommend contract language and statements of work ensuring consistency with both HCA’s submission and CMS mandates.
Produce or oversee the production of complex reports evaluating the progress, cost effectiveness, and impacts of RHT funding related to rural workforce investments and delivery system investments across the three state agencies (HCA, DOH, DSHS), and targeted initiatives
Monitor and collect data from all RHT vendors, interagency and contracted partners. Track progress and consolidate the information to submit required quarterly reports to CMS
Research rural health care trends, reforms, innovative models, and connect with counterparts in other RHT states on these topics to find evidence-based policy and lessons that can inform Washington’s annual submission for continued funding.\
Create and lead multi-disciplinary project teams consisting of operational, management, and professional staff tasked with development and implementation of highly complex health care strategy and technology solutions for addressing Washington rural health care.
Manage complex, highly visible projects and programs and reports. Manage project scope, budget, schedule, strategic and operational communications, and resources, including key internal and external stakeholders.
Facilitate interactions between diverse groups, both internal and external, regarding policy development and implementation of activities spelled out in Washington’s RHT submission.
Using expertise in workforce investment and health care delivery system investments to anticipate impacts of state and federal rural health laws and federal and state program development and potential impact on potential RHT funding, initiatives, and activities.

Minimum Qualifications

Required qualifications:

Qualifying candidates will meet one of the following criteria options:

Option 1:

Master’s degree or higher in business administration, public administration, law, public health, health administration or a related field and three (3) years of demonstrated experience in two or more of the areas below.

Option 2:

Bachelor's degree or higher in business administration, public administration, law, public health, health administration or a related field and five (5) years of demonstrated experience in two or more of the areas below.

Option 3:

Nine (9) years of demonstrated experience in two or more of the areas below.

Required experience:

Using data to inform strategic decisions
Managing internal and external client relationships
Analyzing policies, laws, rules, or regulations
Conducting business and/or policy analysis and developing requirements
Leading business projects
Managing business operations
Business policy development

Required competencies:

The ability to take action to learn and grow.
The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

Preferred qualifications:

Familiarity with rural health care providers, hospitals, and delivery systems.
Management of contracts and external consulting resources.
Familiarity with rural workforce strategies such as residency programs, community-based workforce, maternity and obstetrics care and emergency services, in rural areas
Program evaluation
Stakeholder identification/management and community engagement.
State and Federal laws and regulations related to health care policy and purchasing, including Medicare and Medicaid.
Completed required state contracting training

Knowledge of:

State policies and regulations related to rural health care programs and health improvement initiatives.
Principles and practices of program planning and evaluation.
Current trends and economic problems relating to health and health care costs, including state and national health care reform.
Health organizations and associations at all levels.
Federal grant process and requirements.

Ability to:

Embrace ambiguity and innovation, responding with initiative, creativity, and agility.
Support a team-oriented approach that relies on the success and coordination of multiple teams over the success of one or more individual’s contributions.
Think at a systems level, including an understanding of how different programs, agencies and investments can best work toward a common goal.
Collaborate with program staff, leadership, and other partners with a high level of political awareness and emotional intelligence.
Analyze and resolve complex problems related to health care programs.
Interpret and apply health data and information from a variety of sources to the solution of complex problems.
Create and propose policy and other solutions in the absence of established protocols, models, or processes.
Communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in written form.
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 in separate files:

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.

Other Qualifications

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 Voices of HCA
A clear agency mission that drives our work and is person-centered HCA's Mission, Vision & Values
A healthy work/life balance, including alternative/flexible schedules and mobile work options.
A great total compensation and benefit package WA State Government Benefits
A safe, pleasant workplace in a convenient location with restaurants, and shopping nearby.
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. HCA has five employee resource groups (ERGs). ERGs are voluntary, employee-led groups whose aim is to foster a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with HCA’s mission. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. Studies have shown women, racial and ethnic minorities, and persons of disability are less likely to apply for jobs unless they feel they meet every qualification as described in a job description. Persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, as well as people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are also encouraged to apply. If you have any questions about the required qualifications or how your experience relates to them, please contact us at [email protected].Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact Lisa Fleming at (360) 725-1723 or [email protected]

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