Behavioral Health Finance Analyst (WMS2/FS)
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This recruitment is posted continuously. Application review will begin on 7/13/2026 and you are encouraged to submit your application materials as soon as possible. The hiring manager reserves the right to close the posting at any time once a selection has been made.
This Fiscal Information and Data Analyst role offers a high-impact, non-supervisory position managing a $2.6 billion behavioral health budget. Ideal for analytical professionals, it provides influence over Medicaid rate setting, legislative processes, and AI/AN programs while working directly with executive leadership, offering significant career visibility, stability, and professional development.
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 Financial Services Division (FSD), in collaboration with other HCA divisions and a variety of external stakeholders and legislative partners, provides strategic financial expertise for Apple Health, Community Behavioral Health (CBH), PEBB and SEBB programs. In addition, FSD oversees the budget and compliance functions necessary to manage and monitor the single largest Washington State individual operating budget. Functions include budget management, accounting, forecasting, professional and hospital rate setting, financial analysis, and payment/collection operations. This division maintains a close working relationship with agency program, policy, and clinical divisions to ensure financially sound implementation and monitoring of program strategies. It is also accountable to the Governor and legislature in ensuring HCA operates within its budget.
About the position:
The Fiscal Information and Data Analyst is a non-supervisory, analytical position that reports to the Section Management for Community Behavioral Health appropriations and concentrates on the systematic planning, budgetary analysis and post-implementation management of the Behavioral Health initiatives including American Indian Alaskan Native (AI/AN) Fee for Service (FFS) program. This position provides advanced level technical analysis, advice, and recommendations to management decision makers, including the HCA Chief Financial Officer and agency executive management. The incumbent’s work directly affects the management of the Community Behavioral Health $2.6 billion budget, grant and discretionary funding, and Medicaid rate setting.
This position is eligible to telework but is required to report on-site 1 day a week and occasionally to meet business need. 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. This position reports to Olympia, WA. Frequency of onsite work will vary based on business and operational needs. All agency employees are required to report on-site in Olympia on their first and last days of employment to pick up and return state-issued equipment, regardless of telework status or location.
Required qualifications:
Qualifying candidates will meet one of the following criteria options:
Option 1:
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Bachelor's degree in public administration, healthcare administration, finance, accounting, business or related fields.
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Three (3) or more years of professional experience working with large, complex financial systems/information.
Option 2:
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Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university.
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Five (5) years of professional experience working with large, complex financial systems/information.
Option 3:
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Seven (7) years of professional experience working with large, complex financial systems/information.
Required competencies:
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The ability to take action to learn and grow.
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The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.
Analytic & Technical Skills
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Expert/advanced level skill with Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of designing complex modeling, structuring and ad-hoc data for use in pivot tables, and composing nested formulas.
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Ability to creatively use resources to create and document work processes and analytical tools.
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Working knowledge of analytical query protocols/software such as SQL.
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Ability to analyze financial data, identify data needs, develop problem solving strategies, support ideas using financial data as evidence, develop goals and priorities, and establish benchmarks.
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Ability to analyze and research the differences among budgeted and forecasted expenditures and actual expenditures and effectively communicate the reason for the differences.
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Analytical skills for financial research and modeling in complex multi-system environment.
Communication Skills
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Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to translate complex financial/analytical information for non-financial/analytical audiences.
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Experience communicating with an array of audiences, ranging from staff with little financial background to elected government officials and federal auditors.
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Ability to coordinate and build consensus among internal/external stakeholders toward the development of department and legislative initiatives.
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Ability to develop and review complex written materials and provide detailed policy analysis.
Preferred qualifications:
Analytic & Technical Experience and Skills
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Two (2) or more years of experience querying or managing financial data, financial standards and program requirements.
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Four (4) or more years of experience in the development of financial modeling, financial program management, monitoring and reporting.
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Seven (7) years of experience working in the financial field.
Government Experience
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Experience working with the Washington State Agency Financial Reporting System (AFRS) data.
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Experience contributing to decision packages and fiscal notes.
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Knowledge of protocols/processes of the executive/legislative branches of state government.
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Knowledge of Provider One System.
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Experience with the Washington State Budget Development System (BDS).
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Experience working with the federal government.
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Familiarity with State and Federal laws, rules, and regulations that impact/govern the State’s Medicaid, CHIP, and state funded health programs.
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 in separate files:
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A cover letter that specifically addresses how you meet the qualifications for this position
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Current resume
To take advantage of veteran preference, please do the following:
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Attach a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 long-form copy), NGB 22, or USDVA signed verification of service letter.
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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:
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Meaningful work with friendly co-workers who care about those we serve Voices of HCA
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A clear agency mission that drives our work and is person-centered HCA's Mission, Vision & Values
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A healthy work/life balance, including alternative/flexible schedules and mobile work options.
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A great total compensation and benefit package WA State Government Benefits
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A safe, pleasant workplace in a convenient location with restaurants, and shopping nearby.
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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
[email protected]. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact Angelic Matthews at
[email protected]
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