Data Analyst | Management Analyst 4

Salary: $84,156.00 - $113,184.00 Annually
Location : Thurston County - Tumwater, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Job Number: 2026-04445
Department: Dept. of Corrections
Division: BEST - Research & Data Analytics
Opening Date: 05/27/2026
Closing Date: 6/8/2026 10:00 AM Pacific
Salary Information: The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step

Description
Data Analyst | Management Analyst 4

Full Time | Permanent

Location: Tumwater, WA

Salary Range: $84,156-$113,184 Annually
This position is represented by the Teamsters Local Union Number 117.
The Washington State Department of Corrections Research and Data Analytics (RDA) team is searching for an agile, innovative, data master to join the Health Services Information team as a Data Analyst (Management Analyst 4)! The goal of this position is to coordinate and conduct research, program evaluation, and data analytics for the Department, and to inform research partners, internal and external stakeholders, and other public policymakers on DOC efforts that enhance public safety.
The Data Analyst develops recurring and ad hoc reports to provide timely and accurate data to Health Services Division leadership and operational staff to support decision making. You will also support the Health Services Division by providing analyses and recommendations for management solutions, reports, and presentations on divisional, agency and/or routine issues that have significant impacts to the entire Department.
The candidate of choice will produce complex reports and data analyses that monitor and evaluate Health Services performance measures. The position identifies problems, analyzes operating difficulties, and provides professional technical analytical advice and consultation to executive management and operational/business on data-related issues.
We are searching for a dedicated team member who is able to multitask and is excited about developing capacity for tracking data results, analyzing trends and preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.

If you are creative in defining and solving problems, eager to learn business operations of the DOC Health Services, engage in complex data extraction, analysis, and reporting on key performance measures, we encourage you to review the job posting and apply!
A completed application packet will include:

• A cover letter regarding your interest for this position with our agency
• A detailed resume
• Three professional references

Duties
We are looking for teammates who share our vision of public service, committed to an equitable and inclusive culture that fosters and inspires excellence, while promoting innovation, engagement, and safety, leading to better outcomes for our incarcerated population, our agency, and our community.

As a Management Analyst 4, some of your duties will include:

• Responding to ad hoc and recurring requests from internal and external stakeholders in a responsive, accurate, and timely manner including:
  • Independently develop, prepare analyses, and recommend data and business rules that support data needs, summaries, and reports
  • Identify data requirements of the request
  • Identify appropriate data source(s)
  • Identify appropriate platform for presentation (i.e. Excel, SQL Server Reporting Services, Power BI, etc.)
• Leading and participating in the development and implementation of process improvement activities statewide to support quality assurance stemming from legislative directive, Office of the Correctional Ombuds Office, or internal DOC best practices which could look like:
  • Practicing and applying continuous improvement methods and thinking to enhance quality assurance, to include researching to support evidence based best practices and setting up dashboards to allow Health Services to benchmark against entities.
  • Identifying data and develop data tracking systems
  • Working with the business to achieve long term data collection
  • Analyzing and reporting on data, provide process improvement recommendations to management
  • Developing and refining procedures for successful implementation
• Contributing to problem solving efforts as identified and prioritized by agency leadership
• Serving as a consultant in ongoing efforts to optimize the agency's ability, along with Health Services ability to assess policies and practices
• Collaborating with the Chief Quality Officer, Health Services Project Manager, and other clinical leadership to develop policies and procedures. Partner with the Health Services Project Manager and Chief Quality Officer, along with other clinical leadership, to lead process improvements.
• Producing complex reports and data analyses that sustain Results DOC, Your Washington, Coordinated Quality Improvement Plan (CQIP), National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC), and other local and statewide quality performance measures as identified and prioritized by agency leadership.
• Performing other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications
What we need (required qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree in public administration, health care, sociology, criminal justice, social work, social sciences, Statistics/Analytics, or a relevant field from an accredited institution whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

AND

• Four (4) or more years managing complex datasets and responding to research and/or policy-related inquiries

OR

• Associate's degree in a related field

AND

• Six (6) or more years managing complex datasets and responding to research and/or policy-related inquiries.

OR

• At least four (8) years of experience in managing complex datasets and responding to research and/or policy-related inquiries.

In addition, the following knowledge, skills and/or albites are required:

• Demonstrates intermediate degree of skill structured query language (SQL or equivalent}, to include the use of complex joins, using multiple data sources, and developing stored procedures, tables, and views.
• Demonstrates intermediate degree of skill with SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS).
• Demonstrates intermediate degree of skill with Microsoft Azure DevOps for project management and code repository functions, including work item tracking, backlog management, sprint planning, and Git-based version control.
• Ability to explain complex or technical information using plain language, ask clarifying questions, and clearly and concisely emphasize key points.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and a high degree of political sensitivity.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel with at least three (3) years of experience to include
  • Complex formulas
  • PivotTables
  • Charts/graphs
  • Linking workbooks
  • Exporting and importing data
  • Analyzing data
  • Troubleshooting formula errors
• Intermediate proficiency in all other Microsoft Office Suite platforms: Word, PowerPoint

What will make your application stand out (preferred qualifications):

• Previous experience in health care informatics
• Leadership attributes:
• Able to lead a diverse group of employees towards a common goal.
• Comfortable interacting with staff members at all levels of the agency.
• High level of workload management including organization and prioritization of tasks.
• Oral and written communication skills:
• Able to explain complex or technical information using plain talk principles.
• Actively listens to others, paraphrases, and asks clarifying questions and can clearly and concisely emphasize key messages.
• Strong analytical skills:
• Demonstrates ability to identify opportunities for improving and streamlining work processes beyond specific assignment, focuses on outcomes, takes calculated risks.
• Able to embrace challenges in new and creative ways.
• Comprehends and can explain the purpose(s) of a particular project and how it relates to the agency's goals and priorities.
• Able to convey how business rules relate to counting rules.
• Customer focus:
• Builds and maintains internal and external customer satisfaction with the services offered by the Health Services Informatics
• Anticipates customers' needs and understands customers' organization to be able to work through solutions readily.
• Department of Corrections:
• Knowledge of corrections or criminal justice practices and research
• Health Care:
• Working knowledge of medical terminology and national medical coding standards

Supplemental Information
Vision: Working together for safer communities.

Mission: Improving public safety by positively changing lives.

Our Commitment: To operate a safe and humane corrections system and partner with others to transform lives for a better Washington.

Our Core Values:

• Cultivate an environment of integrity and trust: Corrections values partnership and trust. We foster openness and support courageous conversations. We are committed to doing what we say we are going to do by being accountable and taking personal ownership in our actions.
• Respectful and inclusive interactions: Corrections appreciates and values individuals by promoting an inclusive and diverse environment, which encourages safety. We respect, value, and listen to the thoughts, feelings, and perspectives of our stakeholders and consider the impact on those we serve as well as each other.
• People's safety: Corrections believes in creating an environment that values physical, mental, and emotional security and well-being. We honor those who advance safety for all.
• Positivity in words and actions: At Corrections, we assume positive intentions and believe there is a shared desire for the best outcome. We consistently demonstrate positive behavior and always put forth our best effort.
• Supporting people's success: Corrections is committed to our community - understanding individuals, instilling hope, embracing change, and providing opportunities.

DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability.
IMPORTANT NOTES:

• DOC complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements for the federal employment eligibility verification form I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form.
• DOC does not use E-Verify; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM-Optional Practice Training (OPT). For information, please visit
• This recruitment may be utilized to fill more than one position.
• Please include a minimum of three (3) professional references with your application. A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies. If you do not have any or sufficient professional references, please include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates.
  **Please note: Phone number AND email address are required for all professional references.
• A background check including criminal record history will be conducted prior to a new hire. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
• Employees may work directly with or near incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Please consider this when deciding whether to apply.
• We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free work environment, and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws. A pre-employment drug test may be administered as part of the selection process, and applicants who test positive for any controlled substances, will be disqualified from consideration.
• Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is an aerosol pepper spray made available as a means of self-defense and/or de-escalation. Applicants with sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
• Animal care projects are a common component of most Washington State prisons, including dog and cat programs. Applicants with animal sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
• Tuberculosis (TB) is a priority health issue for DOC employees. The successful candidate may be required to provide valid proof of a baseline TB skin test within 60 days from the date of hire. When positive tests result, further information, testing and treatment will also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.
• Foreign equivalent degrees awarded outside the United States must have a credential evaluation report attached to your application. You may request the required evaluation/documentation from and Until this documentation is provided, you will not be selected to move forward in the hiring process.

Telework Details

This position may be allocated for telework. If authorized for the role, work may be performed from your home or another offsite location within the state of Washington using a reliable internet or cellular hotspot service at that time. Employees are expected to perform assigned duties in a safe manner, to take proper care all state-issued equipment, and maintain confidentiality of all information in possession while working offsite. Employees will be required to commute to a Department of Corrections facility or field office as business requires, to potentially include components of the onboarding process. Some offices will have a "drop in" area available, however, a dedicated workspace within a DOC facility will not be provided.
What We Offer:

As an employee of the Department of Corrections, your work-life integration is a priority. Washington State employees are offered one of the most inclusive and competitive benefits packages in the nation. Besides comprehensive family insurance for medical, dental, and vision, these perks also may include:

• Remote/telework/flexible schedules (depending on position)
• Up to 25 paid vacations days a year
• 8 hours of paid sick leave per month
• 12 paid holidays a year
• Generous retirement plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Dependent Care Assistance
• Deferred Compensation and so much more!

PERS: State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the ' web site.
For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email or call us at . For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-.
More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in , an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.

Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave
Leave Sharing

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

Updated 01-07-2026
01

Are you a current DOC employee?

• Yes
• No

02

Please indicate your highest level of education:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Associates degree
• Bachelor's degree in public administration, health care, sociology, criminal justice, social work, social sciences, Statistics/Analytics, or a relevant field from an accredited institution whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation
• Masters degree or higher

03

If you have a degree obtained outside of the United States, have you included a foreign credential evaluation report with your application? (You may request the required evaluation/documentation from and

• Yes
• No
• NA

04

How many years of experience do you have managing complex datasets and responding to research and/or policy-related inquiries?

• I do not have this experience
• I have two to three years of this experience
• I have four to five years of this experience
• I have six to seven years of this experience
• I have eight or more years of this experience

05

Do you have an intermediate degree of skill with structured query language (SQL or equivalent}, to include the use of complex joins, using multiple data sources, and developing stored procedures, tables, and views?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have an intermediate degree of skill with SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS)?

• Yes
• No

07

Which one of the following best describes your highest level of Microsoft Word skills? (To qualify for the Intermediate level, you must also be able to perform the functions at the Basic level; to qualify for the Advanced level, you must also be able to perform the functions at Basic and Intermediate levels; to qualify for the Expert level, you must also be able to perform the functions at the Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced levels.))

• I do not have enough skills to meet the definition of the Basic level below
• BASIC: Create, save, preview and print a basic document; edit selected text; change font appearance; highlight text; format paragraphs with tabs, borders, shading and styles; page setup, use auto correct
• INTERMEDIATE: Insert graphic objects and visual effects to a document; add tables to a document or convert tables to text; add watermarks, borders, headers and footers; use the word look up (thesaurus, dictionary); customize tables and charts; modify pictures in document; create customized graphic elements; use templates
• ADVANCED: Insert content using quick parts; control text flow; perform mail merge function; uses macros for tasks; insert cover pages and table of contents; track changes and comments; insert bookmarks, footnotes and endnotes; add hyperlinks; cross-references and citations; link documents to excel worksheets; send document to PowerPoint; merge documents; redaction function; hide text; add digital signature, restrict access and use passwords; create, protect and automate forms
• EXPERT: Able to use and train others in all Word functions listed above

08

Which one of the following best describes your highest level of PowerPoint skills? (To qualify for the Intermediate level, you must also be able to perform the functions at the Basic level; to qualify for the Advanced level, you must also be able to perform the functions at Basic and Intermediate levels; to qualify for the Expert level, you must also be able to perform the functions at the Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced levels.))

• I do not have enough skills to meet the definition of the Basic level below
• BASIC: Create, save, preview and print
• INTERMEDIATE: Create slides; format text; add and modify graphics; create tables in presentation; imports charts
• ADVANCED: Customize environment; set up a slide master; create custom layouts; add headers and footers; insert and modify SmartArt graphics; add special effect; customize slide animations; customize a design template; covert to video; secure and distribute
• EXPERT: Able to use and train others in all PowerPoint functions listed above

09

Which one of the following best describes your highest level of Microsoft Excel skills? (To qualify for the Intermediate level, you must also be able to perform the functions at the Basic level; to qualify for the Advanced level, you must also be able to perform the functions at Basic and Intermediate levels; to qualify for the Expert level, you must also be able to perform the functions at the Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced levels.))

• I do not have enough skills to meet the definition of the Basic level below
• BASIC: Create basic worksheets; create basic formulas; use basic functions; modify and format a worksheet; print workbooks
• INTERMEDIATE: Use advanced formulas; organize tables and worksheets; create and modify charts; analyze data using Pivot tables and Pivot Charts; insert and modify graphic objects in a worksheet
• ADVANCED: Create and edit macros; conditional formatting; apply data validation criteria; able to protect, share and merge files; trace cells and troubleshoot formula errors; uses data list outline; consolidate data and link workbooks; export and import text files and XML data; import data from the Web and create Web queries; analyze data using trend lines, Sparklines and scenarios
• EXPERT: Able to use and train others in all Excel functions listed above and uses advanced formulas, functions and arrays; uses information, date and time functions; uses advanced editing and formatting; advanced chart formatting; runs solver models and reports; embed and link information; set up customization including automation

10

Please indicate all Excel skills in which you have three years of experience with:

• Complex formulas
• PivotTables
• Charts/graphs
• Linking workbooks
• Exporting and importing data
• Analyzing data
• Troubleshooting formula errors
• I do not have three years' experience with any of the above Excel skills

11

Please indicate all knowledge, skills and/or abilities in which you possess:

• Previous experience in health care informatics
• Knowledge of corrections or criminal justice practices and research
• Working knowledge of medical terminology and national medical coding standards
• I do not possess any of the above knowledge, skills and/or abilities

12

Please describe your experience with Microsoft Azure DevOps for project management and code repository functions, including work item tracking, backlog management, sprint planning, and Git based version control. If you do not have this experience, please put NA. See resume will be considered an incomplete answer.
13

How did you hear about this opportunity?

• Careers.wa.gov; jobs.doc.wa.gov; or governmentjobs.com
• Indeed
• DOC social media (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter)
• Job/career fair
• Job boards (Monster. ZipRecruiter, GlassDoor, CareerBuilder)
• WorkSource
• Veteran outreach
• Referral from current DOC employee
• Other

14

If hired for this position, do you currently possess required documents to allow you to legally work within the United States? (The below link lists acceptable documents:

• Yes
• No

15

If hired for this position, will you require employer sponsorship, either now or in the future?

• Yes
• No

Required Question