Project/Program Manager III – Data Analytics and Reporting, Health & Housing

King County   Pioneer Square, WA   Full-time     Project Management
Posted on March 3, 2023
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Salary
$96,699.20 - $122,574.40 Annually

Location
Seattle, WA

Job Type
Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week

Department
DPH - Public Health

Job Number
2023DY18201

Division
Community Health Services

Closing
4/3/2023 11:59 PM Pacific

Summary

The Community Health Services (CHS) division of Public Health- Seattle & King County (PHSKC) seeks a Project/Program Manager III (PPM III) to oversee all aspects of analytics and reporting for its Health Care for the Homeless Network and related programs or strategies. The selected candidate will work closely with analysts throughout Public Health, and other government agencies, to conduct complex data linkage and system integration projects to improve our understanding of the health care needs of King County's most vulnerable residents. The selected candidate will work with CHS Functional Analysts to develop and maintain multiple Tableau and Epic dashboards to monitor progress on performance measurement, population health goals, and other emergent Public Health issues.

Commitment To Equity And Social Justice: As the only county in the United States named after Martin Luther King Jr, one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nations' history, King County is a vibrant community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the artistic and social traditions of many cultures. Together, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence.

We continue to build on an enduring legacy of shared values of equity and social justice, employee engagement, innovative thinking, and continuous improvement. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda aimed at advancing regional change and is developing the systems and standards necessary to achieve better outcomes for all of our residents, regardless of their race or income. All of these qualities make King County one of the nation's best places to live, work, and play.

Job Duties
  • Develop and maintain systems to assure high quality data from multiple sources. This includes providing technical assistance to over 18 contractors and working with Functional Analysts and IT staff to implement data system enhancements.
  • Lead the development and submission of over 30 reports related to homeless health care funding at the local, state, and federal level. This includes the annual Uniform Data System (UDS) report.
  • Collaborate with analysts and epidemiologists across Public Health and other government agencies to conduct data linkage and system integration projects, including the King County Medical Examiner's Office.
  • Serve as the technical lead and data steward for the PH/DCHS Integrated Data Hub for the Health Care for the Homeless Network and related CHS datasets.
  • Respond to data requests from internal and external stakeholders. This may include media and communication requests.
  • Write and present reports and analytic findings to a variety of audiences, including the Health Care for the Homeless Network (HCHN) Governance Council.
  • Develop and maintain multiple Tableau and Epic dashboards to monitor progress on performance measurement and population health goals.
  • Maintain and communicate reporting and data entry requirements to providers and program managers. This includes updating definitions and data dictionaries related to homeless reporting.
  • Support Health Care for the Homeless Network program managers, including Mobile Medical, Street Medicine, and other field-based teams, in the analysis of which geographic sites and population are underserved.
  • Participate in workgroups and committees to improve demographic and health equity data for health care providers and policy makers.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
  • Demonstrated skills in managing complex projects independently and according to deadlines.
  • Master's degree in informatics, public health, epidemiology, related field OR any equivalent combination of experience and education which provides the applicant with the skills.
  • Proficiency in SQL or other relational database management systems.
  • Experience creating complex visualizations of data using Tableau, Power BI, or other business analytics software.
  • Strong data coding expertise (using R or SAS), including knowledge of methodologies for extracting or creating data sets, conducting text string searches, creating coding efficiencies, working with arrays, recoding data values, writing macros, creating date/time calculations, applying formats to variables, merging data sets, and transposing data.
  • Skill conducting data quality assurance, including applying data coding expertise to identify data quality concerns, and using programming strategies to make corrections to data quality issues.
  • Knowledge of statistical theory, including hypothesis testing, multivariate analysis, trend analysis, regression analysis, sampling techniques, and confidence-interval estimation
  • Skill in data interpretation and analysis, including summarizing assumptions, conclusions, strengths and weaknesses of data.
  • Proficient written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills. This includes presenting findings to technical and lay audiences.
  • Skill in facilitating data exchange with partners and leading large scale data integration projects.
  • Ability to apply principles of Equity and Social Justice in program operations and services.
Desired Skills
  • Experience designing databases (e.g., REDCap, Dynamics)
  • Experience working in a local or state public health practice setting
  • Experience analyzing data for health disparities.
  • Experience with Geographic Information Systems or other mapping techniques.
  • Experience in cloud- based analytics platforms, including Azure SQL.
  • Knowledge of developing reports in, and extracting data, from electronic health records.
Supplemental Information

Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.

Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.

Guided by our "True North" , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement:
If you are the successful candidate for the position(s), as a condition of your employment, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to work in the medical clinic(s) outlined in this job posting prior to your start date. To ensure this condition is met, prior to your start date, the county will send you a conditional offer letter requesting you to provide proof of vaccination or have an approved request for medical or religious exemption and an approved accommodation. Philosophical, political, scientific, or sociological objections to vaccination will not be considered for an exemption or accommodation.

To Apply

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
Who May Apply: This Career Service position is open to all qualified applicants.

Application Process:
The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:
  • An electronic application through www.kingcounty.gov/jobs or www.governmentjobs.com (use the "Apply" link) including work history and position duties.
  • Responses to Supplemental Questions. Please do not copy and paste your resume or resume sections as responses to Supplemental Questions. Doing so will result in an incomplete application, unless the submitted information completely and directly answers the questions posed.
Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed NeoGov application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.
  • The selection process may include but is not limited to: evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, interviewing, and testing. For more information on our selection process, please refer to www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/jobs/hiring.
  • Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all Public Health positions.
  • Staff may be required to play an active role in the event of a public health emergency, which may include changes in responsibilities, work location and working hours.
Necessary Special Requirements
  • The selected candidate will be required to pass a thorough background investigation.
  • Employees are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law.
  • Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing required training on time.
Work location:
The work associated with this position will be performed through a combination of teleworking complemented with onsite work and meetings as needed. Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements. Primary work location will be the Chinook Building, 401 5th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104.

Work Schedule
The normal workweek for this position is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Alternative work schedules may be considered. This position is not eligible for overtime pay.

Union affiliation:
This position is not represented by a labor union.

Contact:
For more information about the application process, please contact Dawnette Yust, HR Analyst at Dawnette.Yust@kingcounty.gov

King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members
  • Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
  • Retirement: King County employees are eligible to participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
  • Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
  • 12paid holidays each year (plus 2 personal holidays)
  • Generous vacation and paid sick leave
  • Paid parental leave, family and medical leaves, and volunteer leave
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Wellness programs
  • Onsite gyms and activity centers
  • Employee giving program
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
  • Training and career development programs
For additional information about employee benefits please visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page .

This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails. Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs, or official plan documents will prevail.

NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position.Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.

For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.