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  Req#: 5313008
  Salary : $76,968.00 - $103,536.00 Annually
  Location : Thurston County - Olympia, WA
  Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
  Remote Employment: Remote Optional
  Job Number: 2026-03302
  Department: Health Care Authority
  Division: BHR
  Opening Date: 04/17/2026
  Closing Date: 5/3/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
  Salary Information: The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step
  
  Description
  Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH) Systems Analyst (MA5/DBHR)
  
  71045973
  The Division of Behavioral Health is seeking a seasoned policy and systems analyst to play a vital role in shaping how Washington supports the mental health and well-being of its youngest residents. This position will leverage their expertise in Medicaid financing, cross-agency collaboration, and infant and early childhood health policy to build and strengthen the systems that families across Washington depend on. This is a telework flexible position that delivers meaningful impact for children and families at scale.
  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 Health Care Authority (HCA) administers programs that provide health insurance coverage to over 1.8 million Washington Residents and 400,000 public employees, retirees and their dependents. HCA promotes health care access to the uninsured, underinsured and Tribes, and administers Washington's Medicaid program which provides federal and state medical assistance to Washington's most vulnerable individuals.
  About the position:
  
  The Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH) Systems Analyst (Management Analyst 5) conducts expert-level research, policy analysis, and strategic planning to align Medicaid financing with early childhood mental health services across Washington State. The analyst works across agencies and sectors, including health, public health, and education to develop programs that promote prevention, improve health outcomes, and reduce long-term health care costs for children and families. This role includes representing HCA in statewide and national workgroups, providing technical assistance, and leading internal cross-agency teams focused on policy and program alignment to serve the state's youngest and most vulnerable residents.
  This position is eligible to telework and is typically not required to report on-site. 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.
  
  Duties
  Some of what you will do:
  
  • Work with agency staff and external partners to develop and implement policies and procedures related to aligning and coordinating Medicaid and early childhood services and supports
  • Provide expert-level research, analysis and strategic planning to develop policy and services across early childhood systems and Medicaid supporting the comprehensive social and health care needs of children and families
  • Analyze agency policy and operations that impact alignment and coordination with infant-early childhood mental health services; recommend policy and practice improvements.
  • Clarify and explain current policy and procedure for legislative staff, constituents, other state agencies, HCA staff and community-based organizations
  • Develop proposals on Medicaid and early childhood policy, practice, and implementation for review by agency leadership.
  • Develop recommendations and implementation plans to meet short-term goals, objectives and long-term strategies for alignment and coordination of Medicaid and early childhood systems
  • Provide executive level briefings and recommendations on aligning policy and financing infant-early childhood mental health services consistent with agency strategic long-range plans
  • Provide oversight and monitoring related to implementing cross-agency Medicaid and early childhood initiatives and strategies
  • Review federal and state legislation with potential impacts to Medicaid and early childhood services and supports, and track and catalog policy and program issues and concerns related to Medicaid and infant-early childhood mental health services.
  • Participate in and add to the ongoing national and state infant-early childhood mental health services exploration of the broader health care and early childhood financing strategies and cross- sector systems' development.
  • Clarify and explain Medicaid and infant-early childhood mental health services recommendations, findings, initiatives, activities and opportunities
  • Provide clear and objective analysis of current and pending federal and state legislation, regulations, rules and implementation processes relating to early childhood health outcomes and infant-early childhood mental health services
  
  Qualifications
  Required qualifications:
  Qualifying candidates will meet one of the following criteria options:
  Option 1:
  
  Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college with major study in business administration, public administration, public health, health administration, social work or a related field and five (5) years of the required experience below
  Option 2:
  
  Associate's degree in a field identified above, and seven (7) years of the required experience below
  Option 3:
  
  Nine (9) years of the required experience below
  The required experience includes two (2) or more of the following:
  
  • Conducting research
  • Analyzing policies, laws, rules, or regulations
  • Conducting business analysis and developing requirements
  • Leading business projects or managing business operations
  • Business policy development
  • Supervising staff
  
  
  Experience must include two (2) years of:
  
  • Working in health services/Medicaid, and/or family support, home visiting and/or other early childhood or human service-related field.
  • Current working knowledge of family-centered health integration with a focus on social determinants of maternal, infant and early childhood health outcomes.
  • Demonstrated ability to understand, organize and present information and data to various audiences, including developing formal and informal written and oral reports, briefings, presentations and technical reports.
  • Facilitating community engagement activities with diverse populations including agency personnel, stakeholders, and partners. Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize and complete work within multiple competing timelines.
  • Current working knowledge of early learning and home visiting services including model components, services, and professionals.
  • Current working knowledge of Medicaid includes traditional Medicaid services, managed care and Healthier Washington innovation plans.
  
  Required competencies:
  
  • The ability to take action to learn and grow.
  • The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.
  
  Preferred qualifications:
  
  • Experience with continuous quality improvement approaches and change management techniques and practices.
  • Ability to respond quickly to special requests and excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Experience with policy research and development and clearly explain finding and recommendations
  • Ability to explain complex information in an easy-to-understand way
  • Experience building and maintaining strong relationships with partners
  
  How to apply:
  
  Only candidates who reflect the required 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:
  
  • 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
  • A clear agency mission that drives our work and is person-centered
  • A healthy work/life balance, including alternative/flexible schedules and mobile work options.
  • A great total compensation and benefit package
  • 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 Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact Lisa Fleming at (360) 725-1723 or
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  More than Just a Paycheck!
  Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
  
  We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
  
  Read about our benefits:
  The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.
  
  Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.
  
  Insurance Benefits
  Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.
  
  Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
  
  To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.
  
  Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
  
  Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
  
  The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
  
  Retirement and Deferred Compensation
  State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.
  
  Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
  
  Social Security
  All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
  
  Public Service Loan Forgiveness
  If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
  
  Holidays
  Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
  
  Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.
  
  Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.
  
  Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.
  
  Sick Leave
  Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.
  
  Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
  
  Vacation (Annual Leave)
  Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.
  
  Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.
  
  Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
  
  As provided in , an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.
  
  Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.
  
  Military Leave
  Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
  
  Bereavement Leave
  Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.
  
  Additional Leave
  Leave Sharing
  
  Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
  Leave Without Pay
  
  Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.
  
  Updated 01-07-2026
  01
  
  Please select the highest level of education that you have completed:
  • High school graduation or equivalent
  • Associate degree
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Master's degree or higher
  • None of the above
  
  02
  
  Which of the following best describes your professional experience with:• Conducting research• Analyzing policies, laws, rules, or regulations• Conducting business analysis and developing requirements• Leading business projects or managing business operations• Business policy development• Supervising staff
  • I do not have this experience
  • Less than 1 year
  • More than 1 year, but less than 5 years
  • More than 5 years, but less than 7 years
  • More than 7 years, but less than 9 years
  • More than 9 years
  
  03
  
  Which of the following best describes your professional experience with developing, organizing, and presenting data/information to various audiences, including formal and informal written/oral reports, briefings, presentations, and technical reports?
  • I do not have this experience
  • Less than 1 year
  • More than 1 year, but less than 5 years
  • More than 5 years, but less than 7 years
  • More than 7 years, but less than 9 years
  • More than 9 years
  
  04
  
  Which of the following best describes your professional experience in Medicaid, family support, home visiting and/or other early childhood human service-related fields?
  • I do not have this experience
  • Less than 1 year
  • More than 1 year, but less than 5 years
  • More than 5 years, but less than 7 years
  • More than 7 years, but less than 9 years
  • More than 9 years
  
  05
  
  If you indicated you have the experience(s) noted in the above question(s), please explain how, where, and when you gained this knowledge and experience (must be reflected in the work experience of your application). Do not state "see resume" or copy and paste that material. If you answered no, please type N/A in the text box below.
  06
  
  Do you have the ability to take action to learn and grow?
  • Yes
  • No
  
  07
  
  Do you have the ability to take action to meet the needs of others?
  • Yes
  • No
  
  08
  
  If hired for this position, do you currently possess required documents to allow you to legally work within the United States? The attached link lists acceptable documents: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
  • Yes
  • No
  
  09
  
  Will you require sponsorship for an employment-related immigration benefit, either now or in the future?
  • Yes
  • No
  
  10
  
  I acknowledge that I have included at least three references, and that I have uploaded a cover letter and resume in the attachments section of my application.
  • Yes
  • No
  
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