Job Description

Salary: $105,612 - 142,020 per year Requirements:

• We require one of the following pathways: a masters degree or higher in informatics, data science, mathematics, computer science, statistics, biostatistics, epidemiology, or a related technical or quantitative field plus 1 year of data science or informatics experience in health care, public health, or behavioral health.
• Alternatively, we accept a bachelors degree in one of those fields plus 3 years of data science or informatics experience in health care, public health, or behavioral health.
• We will also consider 7 years of data science or informatics experience in health care, public health, or behavioral health.
• Experience must include at least 1 year, or 3 years under the other pathways, working with complex analytics, data visualization software, and R, SAS, SQL, M code, and/or Python.
• We expect strong analytical ability, with the capacity to gather, organize, interpret, and communicate large volumes of information accurately and with close attention to detail.
• We need people who can take initiative to learn and grow.
• We need people who can take action to meet the needs of others.
• Preferred qualifications include knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding, and familiarity with health care business systems and prior authorization processes.
• Preferred qualifications also include experience working effectively on multidisciplinary teams and comfort engaging with staff at all levels of the agency.
• Strong workload management, prioritization, and project coordination skills are preferred.
• We value excellent written and verbal communication skills, including visual storytelling through dashboards, reports, and data visualizations.
• Advanced experience handling large, complex datasets and strong SQL, R, Python, SAS, and Power BI or Tableau skills are preferred.

• We generate high-quality data products from structured and unstructured sources using R, SAS, SQL, M code, and/or Python.
• We lead the design of advanced algorithms, data models, and automated processing workflows.
• We create data quality processes and metrics to support accurate, timely reporting to CMS and the Washington State Legislature.
• We lead multiple complex data science initiatives with internal and external partners.
• We use and oversee R, Power BI, and/or Tableau to build models and interactive visualizations.
• We ensure compliance with agency procedures and external policy or legal requirements while maintaining accuracy and completeness.
• We set workload distribution strategies and help maintain a balanced assignment structure within the work unit.
• We involve staff in decisions that affect their work and maintain a participatory team environment.
• We mentor staff to strengthen their analytical skills, program knowledge, data infrastructure understanding, and best practices.
• We define performance standards and objectives and identify implementation strategies.
• We apply advanced quantitative research methods to analyze and interpret data.
• We oversee statistical analysis to identify patterns, trends, and conclusions.
• We serve as the primary technical data science expert for the prior authorization team.
• We advise on data policy development and strategic recommendations.
• We review proposal plans and implementation work for statistical methods such as regression, clustering, and time series analysis.
• We coach junior and entry-level data scientists through review, feedback, and knowledge sharing.
• We provide expert consultation on analytic barriers, opportunities, and innovation.
• We gather, prioritize, and validate data requirements.
• We advise agency leadership on data access, feasibility, and statistical validity.
• We resolve complex technical issues using innovative methods.
• We develop creative and effective approaches to address analytics requests.
• We assess statistical tools and methods for feasibility, relevance, and effectiveness.
• We troubleshoot highly complex issues quickly and minimize disruption to data transmission.
• We define data logic, measures, and complex analytical structures.
• We oversee data validity checks to identify and report anomalies.
• We propose and lead technical solutions informed by health care system knowledge.

• CMS
• Support
• Mobile
• Power BI
• Python
• SAS
• SQL
• Tableau
• LESS
• Security
• Web

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We are the Washington State Health Care Authority, serving as the states largest health care purchaser and behavioral health authority. Our DATA team within the Strategy, Policy, and Innovation division leads agency data strategy and supports leadership through analytics, reporting systems, and program performance monitoring. This internal, permanent role is based in Olympia, Washington, with remote work available and generally no routine on-site requirement, although first and last workdays must be spent on-site to return and collect state equipment. We offer meaningful work, a mission-driven and person-centered environment, a healthy work-life balance with flexible and mobile work options, a strong total compensation and benefits package, free parking, and a workplace culture that values inclusion, employee resource groups, and professional growth.

last updated 28 week of 2026

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