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Prescription Drug Affordability Board Policy Analyst (MA5/CQCT)
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Thurston County, WA, USA
Posted on Jun 12, 2026
Description
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Prescription Drug Affordability Board Policy Analyst (MA5/CQCT)
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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.
Duties
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Some of what you will do:
- 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.
Qualifications
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Required qualifications:
Qualifying candidates will meet one of the following criteria options:
Option 1:
- 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.
Option 2:
- 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.
Option 3:
- 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 4:
- Nine (9) years of demonstrated experience in two or more of the areas identified above.
Required competencies:
- The ability to take action to learn and grow.
- The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.
Preferred qualifications:
- 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
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
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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 Voices of HCA
- A clear agency mission that drives our work and is person-centered HCA's Mission, Vision & Values
- A healthy work/life balance, including alternative/flexible schedules and mobile work options.
- A great total compensation and benefit package WA State Government Benefits
- A safe, pleasant workplace in a convenient location with restaurants, and shopping nearby.
- And free parking!
Notes:
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 HCAjobs@hca.wa.gov. 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 jake.nelko@hca.wa.gov.
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