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Do you have extensive leadership experience and can operate in a highly technical environment? If so, join our Division of Program Integrity within the Economic Services Administration as an Operations Research Specialist!

You’ll assist in managing of statewide data, support program functions, and provide technical assistance to promote program integrity. You’ll supervise a team, and as a technical expert, you’ll develop and design complex multidimensional operations and conduct data research using scientific, statistical, data mining or mathematical analytical methods to assess complicated issues, and identify and solve problems.

Our division conducts quality control case reviews and monitors results for continuous improvement and fraud prevention to ensure the state maintains a high level of program integrity and accuracy.

You’ll play a key role in helping the division to reduce the number of individuals and families living below 200% of the federal poverty level in a way that eliminates disparities.

This job includes a hybrid in-office/telework schedule, with in office work as needed.

Some of what you’ll do

• Lead in the design and implementation of statistical, data analysis, and analytical projects; assign and schedule research activities
• As a project lead, develop and recommend new processes and techniques that address program integrity initiatives, process gaps, and procedural adherence; create efficiencies in business processes
• Provide oversight for multi-disciplinary project teams in database and data visualization system design, data collection, and reporting utilizing Python, Access, SQL, and Tableau software
• Provide expert data analysis, conduct random audits of work, and provide technical assistance
• Conduct training to ensure the team stays current with advancing technology; provide training related to MS Access, SQL databases, Tableau data visualization software, and other program support training
• Analyze regulations and legislation
• Work with internal/external partners in developing and implementing security and maintenance of division databases and data visualization systems
• Provide summarized findings, indicating anomalies and trends, determining root causes, isolating sources of errors, and reporting outcomes
• The ability to communicate and interact on varied levels, including technical and program experts, to promote professional interpersonal relationships.

We’re looking to hire a professional with
Eight years of experience in statistics, science, mathematics, computer science, or a related field.

• Experience must include at least one year of supervisory experience that may be concurrent to other required experience.

(Note: A masters degree in statistics, science, mathematics, computer science, or a related field will substitute for 5 years of experience. A Ph.D. may substitute for 7 years of the above experience. Additional qualifying experience may substitute, year for year, for education.)

Desired

• Extensive experience supervising within a highly technical environment
• Experience in designing, developing, troubleshooting, and maintaining Microsoft Access and SQL database systems, and have expert knowledge in Excel, Word, and Power Point
• Knowledge and understanding of programs associated with DSHS/Division of Program Integrity (SNAP, TANF, Work First and other state-managed programs)
• Process Improvement Facilitation principles
• Ability to travel to attend trainings or meetings

Interested? To apply, please complete the online application and attach the following:

• A letter of interest (maximum of one page) specifically addressing your experience as a leader managing a team and the knowledge, skills, and experience you have related to this job and its duties.
• Current chronological resume
• Three current professional references of contact information (if not already listed in your application)

Questions? If you have questions about the application process, email Kris George, Recruiter, at kris.george@dshs.wa.gov and reference job number 12476.

The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring an equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.

Supplemental Information

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.

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