Medicaid Transformation Project (MTP) / Native Hub Analyst (MA4/OTA) - Project

at  State of Washington Health Care Authority

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Qualifying candidates will meet one of the following criteria options:
Option 1:
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, law, public health, health administration or a closely related field, and four (4) years of the required experience below
Option 2:
Eight (8) years of the required experience below

The required experience includes the following:

• Conducting health care research
• Analyzing policies, laws, rules, or regulations

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to collaborate with individuals with varying knowledge of the Indian health care system and effectively explain how their work impacts Tribes, IHCPs, and American Indian/Alaska Natives (AI/ANs).
• Ability to analyze and comment on information across various formats, including written, verbal, and presentations.
• Knowledge of the Indian health care system, including health care as a treaty right.
• Knowledge of the 1115 waiver.

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 Lisa Fleming at (360) 725-1723 or lisa.fleming@hca.wa.gov.
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SOME OF WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Coordinate and provide consultation in partnership with the Office of Tribal Affairs (OTA), HCA divisions such as Strategy, Policy and Innovation (SPI), and the Medicaid Programs Division (MPD), along with Tribes, IHCPs, Native-led organizations, other state agencies, and interested parties like Accountable Communities of Health and the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs.
• Advance and organize initiatives related to the Medicaid Transformation Project (MTP) 1115 waiver and the Indian health care delivery system in Washington State.
• Use independent judgment to produce, edit, research, analyze, and provide constructive analysis to management, staff, and partners.
• Attend and participate in internal and external meetings pertaining to the 1115 waiver.
• Coordinate with other MTP leads and Subject Matter Experts across HCA to ensure communications, strategic, and long-range planning activities are aligned.
• Coordinate the development and execution of Care Coordination Agreements as outlined in State Health Official (SHO) Letter #16-002, ensuring new state savings are captured and placed in the Indian Health Improvement Reinvestment Account.