DSHS Altsa WA Cares Fund Data and Outcomes Manager

DSHS's Aging and Long-Term Support Administration (ALTSA) is looking for a collaborative problem-solver with strong data analysis skills to become the WA Cares Fund Data and Outcomes Manager. ALTSA's mission is to transform lives by promoting choice, independence, and safety through innovative services. You will develop program outcomes and strategize across agencies to ensure the WA Cares fund has a data infrastructure that will measure effectiveness and quality for a brand-new program. The WA Cares Fund, the first program of its kind in the United States, is the latest example of why Washington State is a national leader in long-term care policy. Our team is responsible for designing and implementing this program and helping Washingtonians understand this new benefit. As Data and Outcomes Manager, you will lay the groundwork for this program and make critical contributions to strategic planning and data development. This will involve partnering with DSHS's Research and Data Analysis office, the Office of State Actuary, the Employment Security Department, and the Health Care Authority on data dashboard report design and development and verifying the accuracy of newly developed reports. This position will develop narrative reports, graphs, and charts to communicate program outcomes to a broad audience including the state legislature, business partners, and program oversight bodies. The official workstation for this position is in Lacey, but most work can be performed from any city in WA state, as a hybrid telework schedule is available. Some of what you will be doing Develop and maintain internal and cross-agency data requirements necessary to produce program reports and data dashboards on behalf of the LTSS Trust Commission to the legislature and Benefits Council Identify relevant data source indicators, develop agreements across agencies, evaluate and define data elements to support timely collection and accurate interpretation of data for program reporting Interpret data from a variety of software technologies and provide expert advice, reports, and consultation on data interpretation to executive management, cross-agency sponsors, internal departments, and outside organizations Respond to the reporting needs and ad-hoc data requests of the WA Cares Fund program, management, the legislature, and key partners Develop narrative reports, graphs, and charts to draw conclusions from data that guide decision-making and inform executive leadership, stakeholders, elected officials, and program governance bodies. Fast forward 6 months: You will have developed relations with cross-agency partners and identified data source indicators. You will have informed business and technology developments to build reporting requirements and data elements required for monitoring metrics. Who should apply? Master's degree or higher in an analytical field such as statistics, economics, finance, science, mathematics, or a related field Additional business data analytic work experience may substitute year for year for the degree. AND A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience demonstrating the following: Identify, collect, and analyze data, create and review reports, and communicate results and risks to senior management. Work well with a diverse range of stakeholders, including elected officials, state agencies, local governments, tribal leaders, community organizations, and advocacy groups. Develop clear goals and targets and track the organization's performance and progress. Manage projects from start to finish, including scheduling, delegating tasks, managing risks and issues, and keeping sponsors and stakeholders engaged and informed. Research and evaluate issues, then provide informed recommendations to senior leaders on important and often sensitive matters. Draft correspondence effectively and communicate well both in writing and verbally. Knowledge of program and project management tools, as well as continuous improvement, change management, and evaluation tools and methods. Combine abstract concepts and present complex ideas clearly to various audiences, while respecting and considering different viewpoints. Conduct and facilitate effective meetings. Interested? Please list 3 professional references' contact information on your application and include your current resume and a cover letter explaining how your knowledge, skills, and abilities qualify you for this role. Our Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) mission to Transform 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 mission 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. Questions? Email and reference job number 09327 Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle. 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. 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