Behavioral Health Finance Analyst (WMS2/FS)
Health Care Authority · Thurston County – Olympia, WA · Washington
- Role
- Performance analyst
- First seen
- Jul 7, 2026
- Closes
- Not listed
- Salary
- Permanent - $81,348.00 - $113,880.00 Annually
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Summary
This Behavioral Health Finance Analyst role with the Washington State Health Care Authority manages a $2.6 billion behavioral health budget, providing financial analysis and strategic advice to executive leadership on Medicaid rate setting, legislative processes, and AI/AN programs. The position is non-supervisory and based in Olympia with flexible/hybrid telework eligibility, requiring 1 day per week on-site. The incumbent will develop financial models, prepare biennial budgets, and monitor expenditures for community behavioral health and substance use disorder programs.
Key qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in public administration, healthcare administration, finance, accounting, or business (plus 3+ years with large complex financial systems) OR equivalent experience/education combinat
- Expert/advanced Microsoft Excel skills with ability to design complex financial models, pivot tables, and nested formulas
- Working knowledge of analytical query protocols such as SQL and financial data analysis
- Effective verbal and written communication skills to translate complex financial information for diverse audiences from staff to elected officials
- Experience with state financial systems (AFRS preferred) and knowledge of budget development, Medicaid programs, and executive/legislative processes
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