Prescription Drug Affordability Board Policy Analyst (MA5/CQCT)

State of Washington • Thurston County – Olympia, WA

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is part of a team performing complex research and analysis in reviewing drug prices for millions of Washingtonians. This analyst closely supports the Prescription Drug Affordability Board as a subject matter expert, including writing and reviewing policy, organizing board meetings, and producing drug reports and cost savings analysis. The ideal candidate will be confident in this highly visible position doing work that is often litigious and requires thoughtful attention to detail while wading through problems with unclear solutions. If you are interested in work that’s a mix of administrative, analytical, and front facing, 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 Health Care Authority’s (HCA) mission is to provide high quality health care through innovative health policies and purchasing strategies. The Clinical Quality and Care Transformation Division (CQCT) is responsible for designing and implementing clinical policy; conducting oversight and monitoring of all clinically related programs; and communicating with stakeholders, providers, plans, and delivery system partners on clinical activities and issues. Clinical policy and operations include leading the state in care transformation and supporting HCA programs. The Prescription Drug Program’s vision is to provide access to affordable, evidence-based medication by designing and delivering high quality, evidence-based pharmacy programs through collaborative and innovative prescription drug purchasing strategies. Our goal is to empower each other to provide exceptional services to our customers.

About the position: This position will serve as the subject matter expert and lead analyst for the Prescription Drug Affordability program. They will analyze issues and processes related to creating and administering the Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB), provide regular consultation to board members and HCA staff, develop strategies on completing and implementing complex drug reviews, and conduct research on best practices being developed by industry, government partners, and other states. This position will regularly formulate recommendations for the PDAB board and advisory board to review at monthly meetings; and coordinate closely with the PDAB on the implementation of strategic and long-term planning activities projected over the next few years. 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.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in business administration, public administration, law, public health, health administration, or a related field and Three (3) 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 projects; managing operations; and/or business policy development.
• 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 areas identified above.
• 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.
• Nine (9) years of demonstrated experience in two or more of the areas identified above.
• The ability to take action to learn and grow.
• The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Prescription Drug Affordability Boards.
• Experience with analysis or program management within: public health systems, government policy development, pharmaceutical industry, drug manufacturers, pharmacies, legal field, health care industry, and/or consulting.
• Experience in program/project management.
• Law degree

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies for conducting complex drug reviews, ensuring alignment with best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate closely with the PDAB on the implementation of strategic and long-term planning activities and project initiatives.
• Engage in business and organizational planning, including developing annual budgets, writing policy papers related to drugs reviews, upper payment limits, data usage, and assessing technology needs for data management, development of dashboards, and public surveys.
• Make recommendations regarding organizational change, process improvement, policy development, and address issues around drug selection, drug price calculations, and public feedback with significant impact on external agencies and the public.
• Assist the PDAB Program Director with internal and external partnerships and operations, including managing meetings.
• Serve as the subject matter expert and lead analyst for the Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB), providing expert-level analyses on complex issues related to drug affordability.
• Analyze issues and processes related to the creation and administration of the PDAB, ensuring effective implementation of board directives.
• Provide regular consultation to board members and HCA staff to facilitate informed decision-making.
• Conduct research on industry best practices, governmental strategies, and initiatives from other states to inform board actions and policy development.
• Develop HCA-sponsored legislation as needed to support the objectives of the PDAB.
• Monitor and measure the success of initiatives by developing annual legislative reports for the board and assisting with updates for senior leadership and legislative task trackers.
• Provide expert advice to executive management, internal departments, and external organizations on complex and unprecedented legal and supply chain issues.
• Engage in business and organizational planning, including developing budgets, writing policy papers, and assessing technology needs for data management.

Benefits

• 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.
• Free parking!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level