State of Washington

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Senior Policy Analyst – Health Service Consultant 4 Permanent · Full-time · Home based The Senior Policy Analyst (HSC4) serves in the Prevention and Community Health Division and reports to the Policy & Rules Manager. The position represents the assigned program to public and elected officials on issues of high visibility and/or sensitivity. This position provides expert policy planning and development and leads the policy work for the Office of Family and Community Health Improvement (OFCHI). This work includes reproductive health, gender-affirming care, and child and adolescent health. • Support the policy goals of the division by serving as agency policy expert for the Office of Family and Community Health Improvement (OFCHI). • Coordinates the development and implementation of office policy priorities with knowledge of evidence-based interventions and current literature on promising practices and policy trends in the field. • Develops formal responses to inquiries from the governor, state or federal legislators/staff, constituents, groups, or the public based on information gathered from ID technical experts and managers. • Reviews proposed legislation, creates concise and complete bill analyses, drafts messages to the legislature and testimony for the department, and observes and reports on hearings. • Developing proposals, including proposed rules, legislation, and supporting documents that solve problems or meet other program needs. • Provide timely and appropriate training to division staff regarding policy activities. • Guide and assist with project management of meeting legislative mandates. • Writes and edits regulatory language for office-specific laws and rules. • Uses data to analyze appropriate policy and regulatory options, assisting program staff and agency economists in developing required economic analysis. • Collaborates with division and agency staff, State Board of Health, and partners to develop and coordinate internal and external communications for rule-making projects. Location and Flexibility We value work-life balance and offer the convenience of remote work with occasional in-person collaboration opportunities. During legislative sessions, this position may be required to be present on campus, as needed. Notice beforehand will be provided. This is a remote/home-based position available to applicants residing anywhere in Washington State, as well as those living near the Oregon/Washington border and the Idaho/Washington border. Required Qualifications (you must meet ONE of the provided options and any additional criteria listed): Experience defined below may have been gained through paid or unpaid activities. Please ensure any relevant experience defined below is outlined in your cover letter, resume, and/or applicant profile. • Option 1: Five (5) or more years of demonstrated experience in analyzing policies or legislation for a public agency, non-profit, or other organization • Option 2: Bachelor’s degree or higher AND Two (2) or more years of demonstrated experience in analyzing policies or legislation for a public agency, non-profit, or other organization AND • Demonstrated experience in the following (applies to both options): • Knowledge of state government, the legislative process and rulemaking activities. • One (1) year of research and analysis experience. • One (1) year of experience writing reports, documents, or other materials for large or diverse audiences. • One (1) year of experience managing projects or coordinating bodies of work. • One (1) year of experience collaborating with internal and/or external partners. Preferred Qualifications: • A master’s degree with a major in public health, public policy, public administration, law, or a closely allied field • Advanced knowledge of conventions and standards in policy writing. • Project management experience. Benefits and Lifestyle We prioritize your work-life balance and offer one of the most competitive benefits packages nationwide, tailored to support your lifestyle. Discover more about "Why DOH" by visiting Work@Health. We are the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) At DOH, we safeguard public health in an ever-evolving world. Through collaboration with local health jurisdictions and state, federal, and private partners, our programs, and services impact every Washingtonian and visitor daily. We're driven by Equity, Innovation, and Engagement, as outlined in our Transformational Plan for the future of Washington health. Conditions of Employment: This position is covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative I am prepared, with or without accommodations, to do the following: • Commit to a full-time 40-hour workweek schedule (flexible work schedule requests must be approved supervisor). • Communicate through applications such as MS Teams and MS Outlook, and by phone while working remotely. • Adjust my work schedule occasionally to align with business needs, which may entail working evenings and weekends and holidays. • This position is eligible for teleworking • Perform my job duties either remotely from home or in-person at the designated DOH site location. • Occasional travel may be necessary, sometimes requiring overnight stays or trips out of state. You must be able to legally drive a vehicle or arrange alternative transportation for state business. • Engage in emergency response exercises and high-priority assignments as assigned during emergency events. APPLICATION DIRECTIONS: To apply, click "Apply" and complete the application. Attach your resume and cover letter. In your Applicant Profile, include at least three professional references (including a supervisor, a peer, and someone you’ve supervised or led, if applicable). Please do not include private information such as social security number or year of birth. Do attach the following: • Resume • Cover letter • DD-214 (if applicable) Veterans Preference: Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or a signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application. Please remove or cover any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers and birth year Do not include or attach the following – these documents or details will not be reviewed: • REMOVE personal photos – do not submit any documents containing personal photos. • Transcripts (unless specifically requested in the Application Directions) • Certifications or Diplomas • Projects or Portfolios • Letters of Recommendation Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: We regard diversity as the foundation of our strength, recognizing that differing insights and abilities enable us to reflect the unique needs of the communities we serve. DOH is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination based on race/ethnicity/color, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, marital status, the presence or perception of a disability, veteran’s status, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, or gender identity. Questions and Accommodations: If you have questions, need assistance with the application process, require an accommodation, or would like to request this posting in an alternative format, please contact Andrea Thieme at employment@doh.wa.gov and reference the recruitment number (DOH8699). Technical Support: Reach out to NEOGOV directly at 1-855-524-5627 for technical support and login issues. SUBSCRIBE to DOH Job Alerts This recruitment may be used to fill positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment are filled, the candidate pool may be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days. Only applicants who follow the directions and complete the Application Process in full will have their responses reviewed for consideration. Experience and education selected, listed, or detailed in the Supplemental Questions must be verifiable on the submitted applicant profile.