DSHS HCLA WA Cares Program Analytics Administrator

DSHS HCLA WA Cares Data, Program Analytics, and Strategy Administrator

The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) is seeking a dynamic and results-driven WA Cares Data, Program Analytics, and Strategy Administrator to join the WA Cares Fund Division within the Home and Community Living Administration (HCLA). This division plays a vital role in administering home and community-based services that support older adults and individuals with disabilities across Washington State, helping them live independently with dignity and a high quality of life.

The WA Cares Fund is the nation's first universal public long-term care insurance program. WA Cares provides affordable long-term care insurance coverage for all working Washingtonians. As of July 2023, nearly all Washington employees began contributing premiums to the fund, with benefits scheduled to become available to eligible individuals starting in July 2026.

In this role, you will be a critical member of the senior leadership team, reporting directly to the WCF Director. You will lead data strategy for use in program evaluation and monitoring. Numerous oversight bodies, the legislature, other states, the federal government, and external academic program evaluators will all be seeking relevant data on this first in the nation program in order to learn what is working well, what is not, what can be improved, and how it can be improved. You will be designing data and analytics strategy to ensure the right data are being reliably collected. For internal program operations, you will lead the WA Cares team in understanding and interpreting the data collected and using learnings to inform strategic improvements in program operations.

Some of what you'll do :

• Direct the production of complex reports for use by program leadership, the legislature, community partners, and program oversight bodies.
• Oversee the management, coordination and execution of data analysis, including the design, development, testing and implementation of consistent, accurate and meaningful data constructs that support WA Cares Fund strategic and operational needs.
• Communicate research and evaluation findings to program leadership, legislators, agency partners, and oversight bodies, advocacy groups and other key community partners to inform policy decisions, program improvements, and future initiatives.
• Ensure results are translated into clear strategic actions that support data-informed decision making, promote transparency and strengthen accountability across the WA Cares Fund.

Additional skills, knowledge and abilities that we are looking for :

Who should apply? We are looking for professionals with :

A master's degree in economics, public health, public policy, sociology, statistics, psychology, or related field AND

Seven years of progressively responsible professional experience using quantitative data analysis to inform decision-making in one or more of the following areas : strategic planning and performance management; public policy analysis and development; program evaluation and continuous quality improvement; system-level planning in a public sector or human services environment AND

Concurrently, two years of experience supervising professional level staff. Note : A combination of graduate education and professional experience may be considered to meet the qualifications. Relevant professional experience may substitute for required education on a year-for-year basis. Preferred education : A PhD degree in economics, public health, public policy, sociology, statistics, psychology, or related field.

Interested? Apply today! Please include the following with your application :

Questions? Please contact sean.brauner@dshs.wa.gov and reference #07859.

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.

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.