Research Assistant

This announcement is for a full-time, permanent, Management Analyst 3 position. Join Us in Making a Difference. The Washington State Board of Nursing (WABON) plays a crucial role in safeguarding public health by ensuring the competency and quality of nursing professionals. We are dedicated to establishing and enforcing rigorous standards of practice, educational programs, and research initiatives. Position Overview: As a Research Assistant (Management Analyst 3) at WABON, you will collaborate with executive leadership to drive strategic recommendations for business process improvements, compliance enhancements, and response strategies to legislative and policy changes. Your insights, informed by data analysis and research findings, will be instrumental in shaping our efforts to maintain the highest standards of nursing care. In this role, you will provide expertise on departmental policies and procedures, ensuring strict adherence to regulations established by the Department of Health and WABON. Responsibilities Highlights: Analyze data to drive business process improvements and research, preparing comprehensive reports and implementing effective solutions. Provide technical support for internal and external research projects. Manage data facilitation procedures and ensure compliance with demographic data. Conduct special studies, collaborate with healthcare programs, and present findings. Assist in data cleaning, validation, analysis, and survey management. Support management in reviewing health legislation and policies, and monitor changes. Manage performance measures, data dashboards, and lead research projects. Support rules changes related to patient care quality and safety. Fulfill operational duties, including SharePoint administration and meeting participation. Provide backup support for communications and assist in website implementation. Work Location: This position is based in Tumwater, WA, and offers a flexible/hybrid work arrangement with the option to tele-work or utilize our modern drop-in workstations, while enjoying the occasional in-person collaboration opportunities. About the DOH The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) fights to defend the public's health from threats in a rapidly evolving world. DOH's programs and services, implemented in collaboration with local health departments and state, federal and private partners, touch the lives of all Washingtonians and visitors to the state 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. DOH will continue to evolve and transform public health activities, taking it to the next level through our cornerstone values of Equity, Innovation, and Engagement. Learn more about the DOH and our Transformational Plan shaping the future of healthcare in Washington. Why DOH We are dedicated to your work-life harmony and offer one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation, designed to support your lifestyle. To learn more about "Why DOH", visit Our Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate thrives on analysis, using data to understand complex issues and make informed decisions. They possess strong customer focus, and facilitation comes naturally to them, as they excel at coordinating and assisting diverse groups to achieve common goals. They navigate complexities adeptly, contributing effectively to our organizational goals while actively cultivating cohesive and results-oriented teams. Their verbal communication skills are exceptional, enabling them to tailor presentations appropriately for different audiences. Additionally, their written communication offers clarity and professionalism. Required Qualifications The experience described below could have been gained concurrently and acquired through paid or unpaid activities. Please make sure to highlight your relevant experience in your cover letter, resume, and/or applicant profile. Option 1: Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, law, public health, health administration, or a related field; AND one (1) year of experience conducting research and analyzing policies and laws. OR Option 2: Three (3) or more years of experience conducting research and analyzing policies, laws. AND (also required) One (1) year of experience in the following: Drafting, proofing, editing, and presenting documents to be shared with the public. Examples include productivity reports, research findings, advisory opinions, or interpretive statements. Evaluating processes to propose improvements. Managing work projects. Using word processing software, such as Microsoft Word or WordPerfect, creating forms using templates; working with form fields; formatting and enhancing forms. Desired/Preferred Qualifications: Experience performing comprehensive data analysis, including report preparation and presentation using statistical tools. Experience in providing technical training and support to staff members on data management systems, software tools, and research methodologies, enhancing overall team capabilities. Regulatory Compliance Experience: Experienced in monitoring and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements in healthcare settings. A master's degree in public health, health care administration, public or business administration, or allied field. Application Process Click "Apply" to submit your detailed application profile along with the following: A cover letter (without personal pictures) describing how you meet the qualifications and why you are interested in this position. A current resume (without personal pictures). Three (3) or more professional references, to be listed in your profile under the references section, which includes at least one supervisor, peer, and (if you have supervised staff) someone you have supervised or led. Attachments: Do not attach any documents that include photos, letters of recommendation, or private information (transcripts, social security number, year of birth, etc.). Veterans: Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application. Please remove or cover any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers and birth year. This position is covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative. Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion We regard diversity as the foundation of our strength, recognizing that differing insights and abilities enable us to reflect the unique needs of the communities we serve. DOH is an equal-opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination based on race/ethnicity/color, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, marital status, the presence or perception of a disability, veteran's status, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, or gender identity. For questions regarding this recruitment, accommodations, or alternative formats, contact . For general DOH recruitment questions, email the Talent Acquisition Team at . Deaf or hard of hearing contact Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1; individuals outside of Washington State contact Washington Relay Service at 1-. NEOGOV provides technical support at 1- (can't log in, password or email issues, error messages). Conditions of Employment/Working Conditions With or without accommodation, I am willing and able to: Work a full-time 40-hour work week Schedule (Note: Flexible work schedule requests will be considered pending supervisor approval.) Willing to occasionally adjust my work-schedule to meet business needs, which may include evenings and weekends. Perform my work remotely at home or in-person at the DOH site location designated for this position. Occasionally travel within the state of Washington. Legally operate a state or privately-owned vehicle OR provide alternative transportation while on state business. Participate in emergency response exercises and emergency events/high-priority assignments as assigned. SUBSCRIBE to DOH Job Alerts This recruitment may be used to fill positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment are filled, the candidate pool may be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days. Only applicants who follow the directions and complete the Application Process in-full will have their responses reviewed for consideration. Experience and education selected, listed, or detailed in the Supplemental Questions must be verifiable on the submitted applicant profile.