Job Description

Posting number: 2026-07178

Department: Health Care Authority

Division: BHR

Job classification: MANAGEMENT ANALYST 4

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Mental Health, Public Health, Community and Social Services, Health Care Support, Database Administration

Prevention Services Compliance Manager (MA4/DBHR)

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This management analyst oversees the Prevention Management Information System used to collect and manage data. This position manages the contract, budget, training, and users for the system, including performing quality control to ensure good data is provided to be used for reporting. The ideal candidate will bring a combination of behavioral health experience (particularly in substance use disorder prevention and/or mental health promotion), knowledge of relational databases, and competency with data visualization tools to a team performing important work that impacts residents across Washington.

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 Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (DBHR) provides support for substance use treatment, mental health services, and problem gambling services through prevention, treatment, peer, and recovery support. Programs promote strategies that support healthy lifestyles by preventing the misuse of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs, supporting recovery from substance use, promoting recovery and resiliency, reducing stigma, and mitigating the effects of problem gambling on the individual and family. DBHR brings operational elements such as substance use and mental health into closer working relations to serve individuals more effectively and efficiently.

About the position:

This position supports and contributes to the mission of DBHR and HCA as an expert in behavioral health prevention and promotion services administration and critical data collection methods and analysis. This position provides expert level analyses regarding highly complex, multi-dimensional issues to management, staff, and external partners, contractors, and vendors. This position plans and manages major DBHR prevention projects, programs, and policies.

This position directs processes to ensure behavioral health prevention and promotion services data is being collected and reported by providers. These reports will be viewed within DBHR and HCA Executive Management, as well as Governor’s Office, Legislative leaders, and key stakeholders statewide.

This position is eligible to telework but is frequently required to report on-site 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.

Examples of duties

Some of what you will do:

• Lead the management and administration of the complex and highly visible DBHR Prevention Management Information System (MIS) for the agency.
• Research and make recommendations regarding highly complex data systems and reporting changes, data process improvement, and policy development on data issues.
• Implement division data and program strategic plans for SUD Prevention and MH Promotion services.
• Advise and provide recommendations on data analysis, reporting outcomes, and collection processes and options.
• Develop policy and provide guidance for the development of statewide policies to establish business practices on data integrity, reporting requirements, data security, and the operation and maintenance of the Prevention MIS.
• Communicate data analyses of reporting needs and strategy with various local, statewide, and nationwide partners, including Governor’s Office and Legislative leaders.
• Provide training to DBHR leadership, program managers, and reporting system users on data collection and reporting strategy.
• Provide expert level analysis, technical assistance, and consultation for policy and program decisions related to program implementation of substance use disorder prevention and mental health promotion by serving as a subject matter expert regarding the Prevention MIS, data security, data integrity, and state and federal application and reporting requirements and deadlines.
• Lead medium to large complex business and management related projects or studies, provides counsel and assists in the implementation of a variety of complex business processes involving project management, funds management, purchasing, contract administration, business analysis, and program and budget planning.
• Develop and maintain a multifaceted business operation plan with DBHR section leadership and other subject matter experts involving many different program areas covering promotion and prevention services.
• Lead multi-disciplinary project development team using process improvement strategies.
• Work with agency/institution IT staff to determine future system, equipment, software, policies, procedures, and staffing requirements.

Qualifications

Required qualifications:

Qualifying candidates will meet one of the following criteria options:

Option 1:

• Master’s degree in public policy and administration, prevention science, public health, community health education, health and human services, social sciences, computer science, data analytics, or related field, and
• Two (2) years of experience conducting research; training; program design and implementation; data analysis; and/or evaluation.

Option 2:

• Bachelor’s degree in public policy and administration, prevention science, public health, community health education, health and human services, social sciences, computer science, data analytics, or related field, and
• Four (4) years of experience conducting research; training; program design and implementation; data analysis; and/or evaluation.

Option 3:

• Associate degree in public policy and administration, prevention science, public health, community health education, health and human services, social sciences, computer science, data analytics, or related field, and
• Six (6) years of experience conducting research; training; program design and implementation; data analysis; and/or evaluation.

Option 4:

• Eight (8) years of experience conducting research; training; program design and implementation; data analysis; and/or evaluation.

Qualifying candidates will also have at least two (2) years or more of the following:

• Budgeting;
• project management;
• policy development;
• strategic planning;
• analyzing policies, laws, rules or regulations;
• conducting research;
• training;
• program design and implementation;
• data analysis; and/or
• evaluation.

Required competencies:

• The ability to take action to learn and grow.
• The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.
• Current certification as a Certified Prevention Professional in Washington State or equivalent standing as recognized by a national accreditation body, or a plan to receive the Certification within one (1) year of hire.
• Experience in all aspects of planning, managing, organizing, and implementing large projects and programs.
• Experience creating and maintaining relational databases.
• Demonstrated competency in strategic planning, critical thinking/analytical skills, collaborative decision making, authoring policies, and communicating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in various software applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Power BI.
• Excellent communications skills (oral and written) and the ability to interact and present effectively with a broad spectrum of professional staff at the local, state, and national levels (including representatives of the federal government, tribal nations, and other state agencies, research institutions and organizations).

Preferred qualifications:

• A minimum of three years’ experience in Substance Use Disorder Prevention and Mental Health Promotion and related fields.
• Competency developing modules and stored procedures in programming environments such as Visual Basic for Applications, Tableau, Power BI, Service NOW, SQL Server, R, SharePoint Designer, and SAS.
• Experience developing and delivering trainings addressing adult learning styles and using technology for both distance learning and face-to-face.
• Experience partnering with diverse cultural and linguistic communities, collaborating with historically underrepresented groups and engaging with multicultural populations.
• Federal grant writing, monitoring, and reporting experience.
• Demonstrated competency in strategic planning.
• A strong understanding of the delivery of publicly-funded behavioral health services (substance use disorder prevention, mental health promotion, substance use disorder treatment, and mental health services) and practices in the State of Washington.
• Knowledge of fundamental management principles, including fiscal, program development, strategic planning, program evaluation, contract negotiation, and procurement.
• High level of knowledge regarding the public policy development process at the state and federal levels, the legislative process, and the structure and operations of substance use disorder prevention systems at the local, state and national levels.
• Proficiency in problem identification, ability to view issues from multiple perspectives, and generate a variety of solutions.
• Experience with negotiating and managing performance-based contracts.
• Successful completion of the Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist Training (SAPST) or Washington Substance Abuse Prevention Skills Training (WA-SAPST), or Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) Application for Prevention Success Training (SAPST updated version).
• Ability to speak effectively and professionally in public to a variety of audiences.
• Experience developing public presentations using data and graphics.
• Ability to write clear, concise and grammatically correct letters, reports and other forms of communications.
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Experience working independently as well as an effective team member.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Formal or informal supervisory experience.

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:

• A cover letter that specifically addresses how you meet the qualifications for this position
• Current resume

To take advantage of veteran preference, please do the following:

• Attach a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 long-form copy), NGB 22, or USDVA signed verification of service letter.
• 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.

Supplemental information

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:

• 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.
• 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 Jake Nelko at 360-725-0945 or jake.nelko@hca.wa.gov

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