State of Washington
Benefits Communication Analyst (MA3/ERB)
State of Washington - Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
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Benefits Communication Analyst (MA3/ERB)
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The Employee Resources Division is seeking a skilled Benefits Communication Analyst (Management Analyst 3) to join our team. This position oversees the management of the PEBB and SEBB Benefits Administrator (BA) websites, ensuring they remain accurate and up-to-date. The position also leads communication strategies and evaluates program communications. Key responsibilities include content creation, developing processes for website management, resolving issues, and leading small to medium-sized projects. If you enjoy telework flexibility, website management, and are universal design savvy, we encourage you to apply!
About the division:
The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) serves as the state’s largest health care purchaser and behavioral health authority, with a mission to maximize the health of Washington residents. HCA’s work is organized under three pillars: Apple Health (Medicaid), the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) and School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) programs, and behavioral health and recovery services. Through these pillars, HCA provides health care, including behavioral health services, to over 2.7 million residents and offers behavioral health prevention, crisis, and recovery support statewide. Within HCA, the Employees and Retirees Benefits (ERB) Division administers insurance coverage through the PEBB and SEBB programs, covering nearly 725,000 lives with an annual budget of $5 billion.
About the position:
This position oversees the management and governance of the PEBB and SEBB Benefits Administrator (BA) websites, ensuring they remain accurate and up-to-date through technical maintenance and strategic content governance. Using independent judgment, the role involves developing processes for the agency, identifying and analyzing business, management, or technology needs to facilitate changes, and leading projects impacting multiple programs and departments. The position also leads communication strategies, evaluates program communications to identify and address potential issues, and resolves complex inquiries from ERB correspondence and HCA support tickets through stakeholder collaboration and clear communication.
This position is eligible to telework but requires occasional travel or reporting on-site to meet business needs.
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.
Some of what you will do: Oversee the management and governance of the PEBB and SEBB Benefits Administrator (BA) websites. Develop and implement processes for website management and content governance, ensuring platforms are maintained as accurate, up-to-date resources for BAs. Identify problems and analyze business and technology needs to facilitate changes in the organization's services. Lead small to medium-sized projects that enhance website functionality and usability, impacting multiple programs and departments. Establish and enforce guidelines for website content, ensuring compliance with PEBB and SEBB Program standards and policies. Monitor proposed or pending changes in operational requirements, laws, and policies; recommend appropriate responses to ensure compliance. Conduct regular and thorough reviews of ERB communications and related documentation to ensure consistency, accuracy, and alignment with program policies. Identify and analyze deficiencies or emerging issues in communications; provide consultation to management regarding alternatives and recommended courses of action. Provide professional and technical advice and analyses to management, staff, and stakeholders regarding multi-dimensional issues impacting diverse departments, programs, policies. Develop and implement targeted communication strategies to address identified issues, ensuring BAs are informed and equipped to manage challenges effectively. Conduct multi-dimensional research regarding complex issues submitted through ERB correspondence and HCA support tickets. Present research findings and recommendations to management or outside organizations, assisting in strategic decision-making. Manage the creation and distribution of GovDelivery communications to PEBB and SEBB BAs.
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 three (3) years of the required experience below. Option 2: Seven (7) years of the required experience below. The required experience includes the following: Professional experience conducting research, analysis, and policy work within the ERB division (PEBB and SEBB programs). Web content management – specifically with the HCA web platform Drupal, or preferably both (ERB and web content management experience). Ability to engage in a teamwork environment. Preferred qualifications: Two years as a Benefits Marketing Representative in HCA ERB Division. How to apply: Only candidates who reflect the required 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: 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. 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.
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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.
Some of what you will do: Oversee the management and governance of the PEBB and SEBB Benefits Administrator (BA) websites. Develop and implement processes for website management and content governance, ensuring platforms are maintained as accurate, up-to-date resources for BAs. Identify problems and analyze business and technology needs to facilitate changes in the organization's services. Lead small to medium-sized projects that enhance website functionality and usability, impacting multiple programs and departments. Establish and enforce guidelines for website content, ensuring compliance with PEBB and SEBB Program standards and policies. Monitor proposed or pending changes in operational requirements, laws, and policies; recommend appropriate responses to ensure compliance. Conduct regular and thorough reviews of ERB communications and related documentation to ensure consistency, accuracy, and alignment with program policies. Identify and analyze deficiencies or emerging issues in communications; provide consultation to management regarding alternatives and recommended courses of action. Provide professional and technical advice and analyses to management, staff, and stakeholders regarding multi-dimensional issues impacting diverse departments, programs, policies. Develop and implement targeted communication strategies to address identified issues, ensuring BAs are informed and equipped to manage challenges effectively. Conduct multi-dimensional research regarding complex issues submitted through ERB correspondence and HCA support tickets. Present research findings and recommendations to management or outside organizations, assisting in strategic decision-making. Manage the creation and distribution of GovDelivery communications to PEBB and SEBB BAs.
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 three (3) years of the required experience below. Option 2: Seven (7) years of the required experience below. The required experience includes the following: Professional experience conducting research, analysis, and policy work within the ERB division (PEBB and SEBB programs). Web content management – specifically with the HCA web platform Drupal, or preferably both (ERB and web content management experience). Ability to engage in a teamwork environment. Preferred qualifications: Two years as a Benefits Marketing Representative in HCA ERB Division. How to apply: Only candidates who reflect the required 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: 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. 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.
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