DSHS HCLA Management Analyst 5

Rural Washington is changing, and this position plays a central role in that effort. As a Management Analyst 5 for the Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program, you will support DSHS's Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) in implementing a federally funded initiative designed to build a healthier, more resilient rural health system that address the unique and diverse needs of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities across the state.

This critical project position will conduct high-level analysis for the DSHS RHT program initiatives with priority attention to establishing a WA State Department of Labor and Industries-sanctioned DSHS Direct Support Professional (DSP) and Long -term Care Worker Apprenticeship Programs.

This position reports directly to the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) Deputy Director of Innovation and Development. This position enables the Department to define and consistently meet goals, build capacity to effectively build up and manage statewide apprenticeship programs, manage complex external partnerships and federal, state and local authorizing environments in alignment with CMS funding and contractual requirements.

As you join a small, agile team to build the new DDA DSP Apprenticeship Program from scratch, you will review, research, compile, and analyze qualitative and quantitative information related to all RHT program initiatives and operations. This project position is responsible for utilizing data from multiple sources to build apprenticeship curriculum frameworks, evaluate programs, monitor trends, measure outcomes and inform policy decisions and improvement efforts. 
 
 You will provide key staffing support to the external DSP Apprenticeship Committee, collaborating with contracted agencies, DSPs, and other state agencies and community collaborators to ensure successful design and implementation of the apprenticeship program. This will include independently researching and analyzing industry standards, curriculums, best practices and workforce trends and crafting program design recommendations.

Please note: This position currently has approval to work a flexible/hybrid schedule, as business needs allow. Therefore, the successful applicant could predominantly telework, or if preferred, office space may be issued. Occasional statewide travel may be required based on business needs.
 
Project employment: This is project employment. Although temporary, it is benefit-eligible and is expected to be funded through June 30, 2031.
 

What is the Rural Health Transformation Program?

The Rural Health Transformation Program is a federal initiative administered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services that helps states strengthen rural communities by improving healthcare access, quality, and outcomes. Funded over five fiscal years from 2026 through 2030, the program targets preventive care, chronic disease management, workforce development, innovative care models, and expanded use of technology in rural settings. Washington state is one of all 50 states to receive an award, and DSHS is a key partner in delivering on the state's commitments.

Some of what you’ll do:

• Analyze, develop and implement processes and systems across the department and long-term care direct support industry.
• Facilitate identification of the needs of key groups by developing current state and future state processes, procedures, policies and rules.
• Lead analysis and evaluation activities that support RHT program workforce initiatives.
• Develop quality metrics to monitor performance and meet federal and state reporting requirements.
• Collect and analyze qualitative and quantitative data from multiple sources to inform policy decisions.
• Prepare reports, briefing papers, presentations, and public-facing dashboards in plain language.
• Advise executive management on program design and methods to achieve program goals improving the experience and success of apprentices and industry partners
• Coordinate evaluation activities across DDA units and with external contractors and apprenticeship partners;
• Plan, organize and facilitate apprenticeship program outreach, information sessions, and community engagement events
• Utilize advances project management skills to evaluate proposed actions and timelines against mission, goals, objectives and policies.
• Participate in or lead committees, work groups, and program meetings as appropriate.
• Other duties as they arise. With this being a new program, we expect the position to adapt to changing demands. 

Who should apply?
Professionals with a bachelor’s degree* in social work, public administration, law, public health, health administration, or a related field.
AND
Five years of demonstrated experience* in two or more of the following areas:

• Analyzing policies, laws, rules, or regulations.
• Conducting business analysis and developing requirements.
• Leading programs or business projects.
• Managing project or business operations.
• Business or program policy development.
• Group facilitation.

• Experience with the Direct Support Professional and/or Long-term Care Worker professions as a recipient of care, a credentialed or licensed worker, employer agency or training provider.
• Ability to work both independently and cooperatively as a team member, managing multiple high-priority workstreams and leading and facilitating teams and workgroups.
• Proactive problem-solver with a strategic mindset and a commitment to driving results.
• Program design: Creative thinking to generate, and help key parties generate, new approaches and alternatives to existing problems and new opportunities.
• Visual thinking: Creates easy to understand graphical representations of complex concepts or systems to support decision making.  
• Data analysis: Applies advanced analytical methods to complex data sets and translates findings into clear recommendations for diverse audiences.
• Program evaluation: Skill in measuring whether services are meeting their goals and producing real results.
• Policy expertise: Interprets laws, rules, and regulations to evaluate program compliance and develop policy proposals aligned with CMS requirements.
• Research skills: Experience gathering and reviewing qualitative and quantitative information to support decisions.
• Presentation skills: Delivers findings and recommendations clearly to varied audiences, including state leadership and federal partners.
• Problem solving: Skill in identifying issues, testing ideas and recommending practical solutions.
• Commitment to equity: Experience in utilizing an equity lens in developing, monitoring, evaluating and communicating data and research. The ability to acknowledge and address internal bias as well as systemic bias. 
• Independent judgment: Ability to work with minimal direction and make thoughtful decisions on important issues.
• Project coordination: Manages multiple work projects and facilitates cross-unit collaboration to keep stakeholders aligned.

Salary : $76,968 - $103,536