Healthcare Strategy Analyst
About The Position
Join our Human Resources team as a Healthcare Strategy Analyst and help drive innovative, data-powered solutions that strengthen the City’s healthcare programs. In this dynamic role, you’ll translate complex trends and analytics into strategic recommendations that improve plan design, elevate employee engagement and maximize community health resources. We’re looking for a proactive thinker who thrives on collaboration, clarity and impact. JOB SUMMARY: This position conducts analysis, evaluation and development of healthcare cost-management strategies to support affordable, high-quality healthcare. Conducts research and data analysis to identify opportunities for cost containment and inform recommendations that balance cost, access, quality and outcomes. Develops strategies and programs designed to improve healthcare utilization, expand cost-effective access to care and enhance the overall value of benefits. Provides strategic insights and recommendations to leadership and works collaboratively with vendors, healthcare providers, and community partners to advance organizational healthcare objectives. Develops data-driven, effective and compliant initiatives aligned with City goals.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in public health, health administration, business administration or related field.
- Four years of work experience in healthcare analytics and employee benefits management.
- Demonstrated work experience analyzing healthcare claims data, cost drivers and benefits design.
- Employment contingent on passing a criminal background check.
- Verification of ability to work in the United States by date of hire.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule with occasional evening or weekend work to attend meetings.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with municipal or public sector benefits administration preferred.
- Background in population health or wellness program design preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conducts analysis, evaluation and development of healthcare cost-management strategies to support affordable, high-quality healthcare.
- Conducts research and data analysis to identify opportunities for cost containment and inform recommendations that balance cost, access, quality and outcomes.
- Develops strategies and programs designed to improve healthcare utilization, expand cost-effective access to care and enhance the overall value of benefits.
- Provides strategic insights and recommendations to leadership.
- Works collaboratively with vendors, healthcare providers, and community partners to advance organizational healthcare objectives.
- Develops data-driven, effective and compliant initiatives aligned with City goals.
Benefits
- 13.33 hours of vacation leave per month, with increased accrual over time
- 12 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday per year
- 40 hours of sick leave upon hire + 8 hours accrued monthly
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families
- Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Medical insurance opt-out program
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Washington State Retirement plan (DRS) for retirement security
- Optional 457 deferred compensation savings plan
- 401(a) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
