Overview
Are you passionate about shaping policies that impact public health and safety? The Department of Health Services and Quality Assurance (HSQA) is seeking a dynamic individual to join our team as a Policy Analyst.
Position: Full-time, permanent, Health Services Consultant 4 (HSC4)
Location: Tumwater, WA (flexible/hybrid)
Make a difference.
As a Senior Planner/Policy Analyst (HSC4) you will play a pivotal role in representing HSQA in discussions of policy issues with the public, Governor-appointed board and commission members, and HSQA program staff regarding rulemaking. Designated by the appointing authority as an agency-wide expert resource on rulemaking, you will tackle issues of high visibility and sensitivity, providing invaluable insights and recommendations.
Key Responsibilities include:
Developing and implementing rules, policies, procedures, and interpretive statements.
Collaborating with program staff, interested parties, and regulatory boards, commissions, and committees to develop new and to amend existing regulations and to develop work plans.
Assisting with determining the fiscal impact to the department and the total cost of rulemaking.
Planning, developing, and evaluating legislative implementation plans.Reviewing bill analyses and fiscal note analyses prepared by program subject matter experts and providing feedback for improving work product.
Assisting with agency request legislation.
Planning, coordinating, and evaluating the HSQA legislative process, making recommendations on process improvement to the legislative team and division management.
About Washington Department of Health
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.
