Behavioral Health Analytic Strategy Manager (WMS3/CQCT)

Behavioral Health Analytic Strategy Manager (WMS3/CQCT)B479Lead a talented team as the Behavioral Health Analytic Strategy Manager! You’ll oversee major analytical projects, advise health information technology, and shape the strategic direction of behavioral health data infrastructure. This role is crucial in improving mental health, substance use, and problem gambling services, using data analysis and research to drive system change and innovation. Be a leader in promoting effective behavioral health care service delivery and support the agency’s goals through expert research and analysis!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 Data Division (DATA) of the Health Care Authority, within the Clinical Quality and Care Transformation (CQCT) division, is responsible for leading Data Governance strategy for the Agency; and leading the implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of the data management, analytics and reporting systems that inform agency leadership in support of HCA’s purpose and goals, as well as for improving and monitoring agency and program performance to ensure accountability and alignment with all agency activities.About the position:As part of this division, the Behavioral Health Analytic Strategy Manager is directly accountable for behavioral health analytics, strategy and overseeing the staff team that support the implementation of key strategies to achieve the goals of the Health Care Authority and the division of behavioral health services. This position reports to the Deputy of Enterprise Analytics, Research and Reporting and leads major analytical projects, advises on health information technology (HIT) needs and efforts within behavioral health systems for the Medicaid Transformation Project. and provides enterprise strategic direction for behavioral health, including the full continuum of prevention, outreach/engagement, crisis, treatment, and recovery support services for mental health, substance use, and problem gambling.This position is eligible to telework and is typically not required to report on-site. 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. Frequency of onsite work will vary based on business and operational needs. HCA may choose, but is not required, to support out-of-state telework on a case-by-case basis.Some of what you will do:• Lead major analytical projects from inception to successful conclusion.• Support the effective development and use of behavioral health care performance reporting• Actively promote the use of data analysis and research to drive system change and innovation in health care policy.• Serves as agency leader with critical subject matter expertise and leader of the Behavioral Health Analytics team.• Identification of possible high value research efforts.• Quantification and estimation of potential customer impacts.• Working with stakeholders and partners to gather requirements and share concerns.• Ensure appropriate peer-review and adhere to data governance requirements.• Communicate results in a way that drives effective decision-making.• Collaboration with state and national technical experts on the development and documentation of measurement specifications• Create benchmark and context information to help inform measure development.• Lead agency reporting of required behavioral health care quality measures, including but not limited to Medicaid Core Measures, SAMHSA measures, HEDIS measures, Medicaid Transformation measures.• Direct research into specific geographic and other relevant measure subgroups, with attention to dentification of health disparities.• Work with customers and stakeholders to identify barriers, opportunities, and risks in using state data resources.• Serves as an expert consultant on behavioral health data, HCA data infrastructure rigorous analytic techniques to be used in program evaluation and modeling.Required qualifications:Qualifying candidates will meet one of the following options:Option 1:• A master’s degree or PhD in health economics, statistics, epidemiology, actuarial studies, finance, mathematics or a related field.AND• At least three (3) years of experience in a financial, analytical, econometrics or forecasting field with experience leading major analytical projects.• Experience as a manager, supervisor and/or leader.Option 2:• Nine (9) years of the experience listed above.• Experience as a manager, supervisor, and/or leader.Preferred qualifications:• Experience with health care, public health or health insurance data.• Experience working as part of a collaborative research team, using SQL, SAS, R, and/or related tools.• Publication in academic journals.• Experience representing organizations and research to diverse stakeholder groups including academics, public service leaders, and non-technical audiences.• Experience communicating complex analytic information in diverse mediums including face-to-face meetings, phone and video conferences, written reports, spreadsheets, and online dashboards.• Experience as a supervisor, manager, or organizational leader.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:• A cover letter that specifically addresses how you meet the qualifications for this position• Current resumeTo 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.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.• Tuition reimbursement• 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 HCAjobs@hca.wa.gov. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact Julie Laney at (360) 725-5130 or julie.laney@hca.wa.gov.The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) is an E-Verify employer. All applicants with a legal right to work in the United States are encouraged to apply.E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to receive a list of new job postings at HCA.