State of Washington
Office of Financial Management invites applications for the position of:
SENIOR FORECAST AND RESEARCH ANALYST (TIME LIMITED – DURATION TWO YEARS)
SALARY: $85,356.00 - $91,120.00 Annually
OPENING DATE: 07/23/15
CLOSING DATE: 08/07/15 11:59 PM
DESCRIPTION:
The Office of Financial Management’s (OFM’s) mission is to provide accurate and timely information, fiscal services, and policy support that the Governor, Legislature, and state agencies need to serve the people of Washington State. The Forecasting and Research Division supports OFM’s mission by providing high-quality data and objective analyses on key issues affecting the state budget and policy development. Forecasting and Research Division activities include: budget driver and expenditure forecasts, research, and monitoring; population estimates, forecasts, and census data; and statewide economic research to support fiscal planning and economic policy decisions.
This position has been funded for two-years and will conduct senior-level research work with the
Washington State All Payer Claims Database (WA-APCD). It is funded by two grants from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The WA-APCD was originally established under Chapter 223, Laws of 2014 and was expanded under Chapter 246, Laws of 2015. Work by this position will support health care transparency in Washington state.
DUTIES:
Identifies research questions and conducts health claims research. In collaboration with stakeholders, identifies health care cost, quality, utilization and outcomes research topics. Develops research proposals and methodologies. In collaboration with the supervisor, evaluates the feasibility of the proposals. Evaluates data sources to use in analysis of research questions. Primary data sources will include the WA-APCD, Medicare claims, and other health care data. Using statistical software, such as SAS, cleans and verifies data, performs requisite analyses and validates analytical results. Describes data, methodologies, and research findings in research briefs and reports. Develops and delivers presentations on project results to diverse audiences.
Identifies/develops health care cost, quality, utilization and outcome measures. Using SAS or other statistical software to analyze claims and other health care data, produces reports that present health care measures for health information consumers. Reports may include time series, geographic, or setting-specific analyses of pricing patterns.
Provides claims data expertise to the WA-APCD project team for fulfilling grant-related activities.
Answers requests from agency and legislative staff, health agencies in other states, and the general public concerning health care price and quality issues. Identifies requestors’ information needs. Assesses availability of requested information. Provides requested information or directs requestors to appropriate resources. Completes other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have:
Education: Graduate degree in economics, epidemiology, health informatics, statistics, or related discipline from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Business Experience and Knowledge: Minimum of five years’ experience analyzing health data using SAS or other statistical software; proficiency with data management.
General Work Skills: Must be self-motivated, detail oriented, and able to work independently with little oversight. The candidate we seek is someone with effective time management skills who can prioritize tasks and produce quality work on time. Additional desirable skills include: flexibility to work with ambiguities and contradictions to resolve issues; independent problem solving capability; excellent analytical skills; able to effectively review work products with project team to ensure accuracy and buy-in.
Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills that are appropriate to both the complexity of the topic and the understanding of the audience. Can produce clear and concise written documentation for all audiences, including readers with no research experience.
Planning and Organization Skills: Capable of effectively organizing multiple assignments, sometimes involving competing priorities, to produce work products and services that are accurate, thorough, and timely.
Interpersonal Skills: Skill to effectively interact with others, both individually and in group settings. Works cooperatively with other team members and contributes to group solutions.
Always treats others with professionalism and respect.
Computer Skills: Ability to use Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and
PowerPoint
Desirable Qualifications
Education, Training and Certification: Doctorate degree in economics, epidemiology, health informatics, statistics or related discipline from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Business Experience and Knowledge: Expert knowledge of SAS, experience analyzing health care claims data and demonstrated knowledge of Washington’s health care environment.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: Process
Interested applicants should submit the following:
(1) A letter of interest describing specific qualifications for the position.
(2) A current resume detailing experience, education, and current salary.
(3) A list of at least three professional references with current telephone numbers.
(4) Personal Data sheet: http://www.ofm.wa.gov/jobs/SupplementalProfileData.doc.
Send completed application packets by mail, fax, or email to:
Office of Financial Management
Employee Services
PO Box 43127
Olympia, WA 98504-3127
Fax: 360-586-0051
Email: ofmhr@ofm.wa.gov
This recruitment is open until 8/7/2015. However, interviews may begin immediately. If you have applied for a previous OFM position and are interested in this position, please re-apply.
The top candidates will be invited to interview to determine the finalists for this position. Since the selection will be based on information provided by the candidates, it is in the candidate's best interest to address the mandatory and desirable qualifications for this position as they apply to their knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Job Bulletin
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/washington/job_bulletin.cfm?JobID=1201657
Office of Financial Management invites applications for the position of:
SENIOR FORECAST AND RESEARCH ANALYST (TIME LIMITED – DURATION TWO YEARS)
SALARY: $85,356.00 - $91,120.00 Annually
OPENING DATE: 07/23/15
CLOSING DATE: 08/07/15 11:59 PM
DESCRIPTION:
The Office of Financial Management’s (OFM’s) mission is to provide accurate and timely information, fiscal services, and policy support that the Governor, Legislature, and state agencies need to serve the people of Washington State. The Forecasting and Research Division supports OFM’s mission by providing high-quality data and objective analyses on key issues affecting the state budget and policy development. Forecasting and Research Division activities include: budget driver and expenditure forecasts, research, and monitoring; population estimates, forecasts, and census data; and statewide economic research to support fiscal planning and economic policy decisions.
This position has been funded for two-years and will conduct senior-level research work with the
Washington State All Payer Claims Database (WA-APCD). It is funded by two grants from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The WA-APCD was originally established under Chapter 223, Laws of 2014 and was expanded under Chapter 246, Laws of 2015. Work by this position will support health care transparency in Washington state.
DUTIES:
Identifies research questions and conducts health claims research. In collaboration with stakeholders, identifies health care cost, quality, utilization and outcomes research topics. Develops research proposals and methodologies. In collaboration with the supervisor, evaluates the feasibility of the proposals. Evaluates data sources to use in analysis of research questions. Primary data sources will include the WA-APCD, Medicare claims, and other health care data. Using statistical software, such as SAS, cleans and verifies data, performs requisite analyses and validates analytical results. Describes data, methodologies, and research findings in research briefs and reports. Develops and delivers presentations on project results to diverse audiences.
Identifies/develops health care cost, quality, utilization and outcome measures. Using SAS or other statistical software to analyze claims and other health care data, produces reports that present health care measures for health information consumers. Reports may include time series, geographic, or setting-specific analyses of pricing patterns.
Provides claims data expertise to the WA-APCD project team for fulfilling grant-related activities.
Answers requests from agency and legislative staff, health agencies in other states, and the general public concerning health care price and quality issues. Identifies requestors’ information needs. Assesses availability of requested information. Provides requested information or directs requestors to appropriate resources. Completes other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have:
Education: Graduate degree in economics, epidemiology, health informatics, statistics, or related discipline from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Business Experience and Knowledge: Minimum of five years’ experience analyzing health data using SAS or other statistical software; proficiency with data management.
General Work Skills: Must be self-motivated, detail oriented, and able to work independently with little oversight. The candidate we seek is someone with effective time management skills who can prioritize tasks and produce quality work on time. Additional desirable skills include: flexibility to work with ambiguities and contradictions to resolve issues; independent problem solving capability; excellent analytical skills; able to effectively review work products with project team to ensure accuracy and buy-in.
Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills that are appropriate to both the complexity of the topic and the understanding of the audience. Can produce clear and concise written documentation for all audiences, including readers with no research experience.
Planning and Organization Skills: Capable of effectively organizing multiple assignments, sometimes involving competing priorities, to produce work products and services that are accurate, thorough, and timely.
Interpersonal Skills: Skill to effectively interact with others, both individually and in group settings. Works cooperatively with other team members and contributes to group solutions.
Always treats others with professionalism and respect.
Computer Skills: Ability to use Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and
PowerPoint
Desirable Qualifications
Education, Training and Certification: Doctorate degree in economics, epidemiology, health informatics, statistics or related discipline from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Business Experience and Knowledge: Expert knowledge of SAS, experience analyzing health care claims data and demonstrated knowledge of Washington’s health care environment.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: Process
Interested applicants should submit the following:
(1) A letter of interest describing specific qualifications for the position.
(2) A current resume detailing experience, education, and current salary.
(3) A list of at least three professional references with current telephone numbers.
(4) Personal Data sheet: http://www.ofm.wa.gov/jobs/SupplementalProfileData.doc.
Send completed application packets by mail, fax, or email to:
Office of Financial Management
Employee Services
PO Box 43127
Olympia, WA 98504-3127
Fax: 360-586-0051
Email: ofmhr@ofm.wa.gov
This recruitment is open until 8/7/2015. However, interviews may begin immediately. If you have applied for a previous OFM position and are interested in this position, please re-apply.
The top candidates will be invited to interview to determine the finalists for this position. Since the selection will be based on information provided by the candidates, it is in the candidate's best interest to address the mandatory and desirable qualifications for this position as they apply to their knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Job Bulletin
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/washington/job_bulletin.cfm?JobID=1201657
