Tribal Data Analyst Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $71,136.00 - $95,676.00 Annually
Location : Thurston County - Olympia, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Remote Employment: Remote Optional
Job Number: 2026-07278
Department: Health Care Authority
Division: OTA
Opening Date: 09/04/2026
Closing Date: 9/20/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Salary Information: The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step
Description
Tribal Behavioral Health Data Collection Coordinator (MA4/OTA)
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This management analyst will focus on the improvement of Tribal behavioral health data collection and management across the Health Care Authority. This work includes regular engagement with Tribes and HCA leadership and program managers to coordinate feedback and implement improvements in Tribal data collection and management systems. The ideal candidate will bring experience and knowledge of working with Tribal communities and governments as well as data collection practices in these communities. If you have a track record of navigating ambiguous projects through completion with a variety of contributors and partners, and specifically Tribes and Indian Health Care Providers, this may be the opportunity for you!
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 Office of Tribal Affairs (OTA) supports the entire Health Care Authority (HCA) staff in meeting its government-to-government obligations outlined in RCW 43.376 Government-to-government relationship with Tribal governments. OTA operates within the laws of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to ensure the highest quality of health services for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) individuals which includes addressing significant health disparities for the AI/AN community including partnering with Tribes to honor Tribal sovereignty, self-determination and increase health resources and funding to Tribal communities to expand their health services to their Tribal members.
About the position:
This position is responsible for supporting and contributing to HCA as a senior level team member in critical behavioral health data collection methods and analysis in collaboration with Tribal and Urban Indian Health Programs for data improvement for the AI/AN population and other individuals served by Indian Health Care Providers (IHCPs). This position will serve as our Tribal behavioral health strategic advisor, providing senior level analyses to management, staff and both internal and external customers regarding issues impacting agency wide behavioral health data from IHCPs for behavioral health services to the AI/AN population.
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:

• Provide senior level analysis to management, and coordinate with agency leaders to develop a strategic plan for Tribal behavioral health (BH) and AI/AN data improvement strategies that align with statewide BH data improvement efforts across multiple departments and agencies.
• Develop a multidivisional workgroup to discuss Tribal BH data gaps and needs, making recommendations and providing expert advice and consultation.
• Develop a strategic plan to improve data with Tribes and IHCPs that are reviewed by internal stakeholders and with Tribal partners in alignment of our Tribal G2G Consultation Policy.
• Maintain and update Behavioral Health Data Integration (BHDI) Tribal BH Data Collection and Management project charter.
• Analyze, design, implement, and support complex, enterprise-wide solutions and processes.
• Communicate and provide regular presentations to internal partners and Tribal partners requesting feedback regarding reporting needs and strategy.
• Provide training to leadership and program managers across multiple HCA divisions on the data collection and reporting strategy.
• Oversee the implementation and change management plan to move Tribes from the TARGET Data System with multiprong strategies, that includes G2G engagement with Tribes on the TARGET decommission.
• Oversee the implementation and ongoing program level management of the Behavioral Health Data Store (BHDS) Pilot Project.
• Develop and monitor Sovereign Nation Agreement scopes of work for Tribes as it relates to BH data collection and data sharing agreements.
• Review BH data reports and participate in BH data reporting activities to provide senior level analysis to management on appropriate reporting.
• Research, analyze, and provide recommendations for the development and revisions of new and existing data policies and procedures relevant to data collection.

Qualifications
Required qualifications:
Qualifying candidates will meet one of the following criteria options:
Option 1:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, law, public health, health administration, or a related field and
• Five (5) years of demonstrated experience in two or more of the following areas:
  • conducting research
  • analyzing policies, laws, rules, or regulations
  • conducting business analysis and developing requirements
  • leading business projects
  • managing business operations
  • business policy development
  • supervising

Option 2:

• Associate degree in business administration, public administration, law, public health, health administration, or a related field and
• Seven (7) years of demonstrated experience in two or more of the areas identified above.

Option 3:

• Nine (9) years of demonstrated experience in two or more of the areas identified above.

Option 4:

• One year as a Management Analyst 3.

Qualifying candidates will also satisfy one of the following criteria:

• One year of experience working in or with an Indian Health Service (IHS)-funded program, including direct service IHS programs and Tribal health programs operating under Title I or Title V of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, or urban Indian organizations (UIO), including urban Indian health programs receiving IHS funds, or
• Demonstrate understanding of government-to-government with sovereign nations, and role of the State in working with IHS, including direct services IHS programs and Tribal health programs, or UIOs.

Required competencies:

• The ability to take action to learn and grow.
• The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

Preferred qualifications:

• One year or more years of experience working directly with data collection processes and/or systems.
• One year or more experience working in the field of research and data collection with or within Tribal and AI/AN communities.
• One year or more experience working in a Tribal epidemiological center.
• Five years or more experience working in or with an Indian Health Service (IHS)-funded program, including direct service IHS programs and Tribal health programs operating under Title I or Title V of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, or urban Indian organizations, including urban Indian health programs receiving IHS funds.
• Personal knowledge and understanding of tribal government operations of Washington state government operations.
• Managing or implementing government contracts, including managing federal grant awards
• Experience in one or more of the following:
  • Grants management
  • Project management
  • Grant writing

How to apply:
Only candidates who reflect the minimum 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 in separate files:

• 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:
This position is covered by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). Once the listed position(s) is(are) filled, this recruitment announcement may also be used to fill additional position(s) for up to sixty (60) days.
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 Jake Nelko at 360-725-0945 or
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