DSHS ESA Management Analyst 5

ESA DPI Management Analyst 5 The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) Division of Program Integrity (DPI) is looking for its newest Management Analyst 5. This is a fantastic opportunity for that analytical person who loves data. We know you’re out there, and we want you here with us! DPI is a critical part of continuous improvement, program integrity, and third‑party proactive fraud prevention efforts within the agency. You’ll provide expert‑level data analysis and technical assistance to the division’s management and collaborate with the division’s other technical data analyst positions regarding highly complex, multidimensional issues affecting agency‑wide programs, policies, and program integrity initiatives. This position is challenging but rewarding. Your work will set the foundation for long‑term compliance and consistent statewide implementation. You’ll also enjoy a terrific team environment with a leadership team that truly cares about you and the work you do. Please note: This position has been approved to work a flexible/hybrid schedule based on business needs. Travel may occasionally be required as the business needs arise. Some of what you’ll do: Train Management Analyst 4s and other division staff on Microsoft Access, SQL databases, Python scripts, and Tableau. Build and maintain database systems that collect and visualize program integrity data. Design dashboards that help managers track performance and identify program anomalies. Lead projects at the unit, division, or statewide level, including work that crosses administrations. Analyze data to find trends, isolate root causes of errors, and recommend fixes. Write reports that summarize findings for senior leaders inside and outside the division. Support statistically valid sampling procedures used for SNAP, TANF, and WorkFirst performance databases. Help prepare federal reports, including Payment Accuracy Rate Reports and Timeliness Reports. Serve as the division's main point of contact for data extraction, manipulation, and visualization questions. Act as a liaison with the Division of Information Technology on data systems and business operations. Test and evaluate new Tableau features and system upgrades before they roll out. Maintain compliance with IRS Publication 1075 rules for handling federal tax information. Who should apply? Those with a bachelor’s degree* in business administration, public administration, law, public health, health administration, or a related field AND five years of demonstrated experience in two or more of the following areas: conducting research analyzing policies, laws, rules, or regulations conducting business analysis and developing requirements leading business projects managing business operations business policy development supervising *Additional professional experience described above will substitute year for year for the required education. Additional knowledge, skills, and abilities we are looking for Technical expertise: Builds and troubleshoots databases and data visualization systems using SQL, Access, Python, and Tableau. Program expertise: Familiar with programs such as SNAP, TANF, and WorkFirst to understand how program rules and regulations connect to the data. Familiar with quality control and management evaluation processes. Analysis: Reviews large data sets to spot trends, find root causes, and forecast outcomes. Communication: Explains complex data findings in plain language to people who aren't data experts. Project leadership: Manages projects with real deadlines, often across teams or divisions. Equity and cultural competence: Applies an equity lens to program integrity work, recognizing how policies and processes affect Washington's diverse communities differently, and works to remove barriers where they exist. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384. #J-18808-Ljbffr