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DSHS FTAA – Data Science & Informatics Specialist 1
Join our team as a research-focused statistical programmer and use your data analyst skills to support studies that improve social and health services for more than 2.6 million DSHS clients. The Research and Data Analysis (RDA) Division within the Finance, Technology, and Analytics Administration (FTAA) uses linked administrative data to evaluate programs, examine service use and outcomes, and inform policy and operational decisions.
In this role, you’ll use SAS and SQL to extract, link, clean, validate, and analyze large person-level administrative datasets, as well as primary data collected using REDCap. Working alongside researchers, program experts, and partner agencies, you’ll create reproducible analytic files, statistical tabulations, measures, and reports that support applied research and program evaluation.
Some of what you'll do:
- Write, test, document, and maintain SAS programs and SQL queries for research, evaluation, and program performance projects.
- Extract, link, clean, transform, and manage large person-level administrative datasets from multiple state systems, including service, eligibility, claims, encounter, cost, and outcome data, with an emphasis on substance use and mental health conditions and health-related social needs.
- Develop reproducible analytic datasets, cohorts, variables, measures, and data documentation using sound research data-management practices.
- Conduct descriptive and inferential statistical analyses, data tabulations, quality assurance, and validation to support applied research and program evaluation.
- Assess data completeness, consistency, and fitness for use; investigate anomalies and resolve data-quality issues with source-system and program experts.
- Translate research questions and study specifications into clear analytic approaches, programming logic, and accurate results.
- Prepare tables, reports, visualizations, technical documentation, and presentations that communicate methods, limitations, and findings to technical and non-technical audiences. Apply confidentiality, privacy, security, and data-sharing requirements when working with sensitive administrative data, including HIPAA and FERPA requirements.
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- Proficiency as a statistical programming for data extraction, manipulation, linkage, validation, analysis, and reporting; experience with SAS and knowledge of DATA steps, procedures, macros, and reusable code is highly valued.
- Experience using SQL to query and combine data from relational databases.
- Experience working with large, complex administrative records, such as eligibility, enrollment, claims, encounters, services, costs, transactions, or program outcomes. Experience using Medicaid or behavioral health related claims data is ideal.
- Knowledge of applied research and program evaluation methods, including cohort construction, measure development, descriptive statistics, statistical testing, and interpretation of results.
- Strong data-quality and documentation practices, including code review, validation, version control concepts, metadata, data dictionaries, and reproducible workflows.
- Familiarity with primary data collection tools, such as REDCap, and applied knowledge with managing user access and privileges and providing support and technical assistance to end-users.
- Ability to understand how research questions translate into analytic specifications and be able to explain methods, assumptions, limitations, and findings from analytic datasets with other research staff clearly.
- Experience with R, Python, Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools is helpful but does not replace the need for strong SAS programming skills. Ability to collaborate effectively with researchers, program staff, database professionals, and external partners while protecting confidential data.
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We encourage applications from statistical programmers, data analysts, research analysts, , and other professionals who have:
- A bachelor’s degree in statistics, biostatistics, epidemiology, economics, public policy, sociology, public health, data science, mathematics, computer science, informatics, or another quantitative or research-focused field and one (1) year of experience performing data analysis, statistical programming, or applied research.
In addition to the qualifications above, applicants must have at least one (1) year of experience in each of the following areas:
- Using SAS to manage, transform, validate, and analyze data.
- Working with large administrative datasets, such as social or health service records, eligibility or enrollment files, medical claims or encounters, transactions, costs, or other person-level program data.
- Supporting research, program evaluation, policy analysis, or performance measurement by preparing analytic datasets, statistical tabulations, measures, or reports.
- Documenting code, data sources, variable definitions, analytic decisions, and quality-assurance results so work can be reviewed and reproduced.
- Using REDCap, or other primary data collection tools, for data administration and survey design, as well as user management and providing technical assistance.
- Creating dashboards using Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or similar data visualization tools. Using SQL or another query language to retrieve and join data is preferred.
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Along with your application, please include:
- An updated resume
- A letter of interest Three professional references with contact information
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Please reach out to DSHS Recruiter Ricky Luna at ricky.luna@dshs.wa.gov and reference job number #07396.
The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring a fairness, access, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.
Supplemental Information
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. 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 job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.
Relationship and Reporting Structure (Nepotism) Disclosure: If you are selected for hire, you must disclose whether you have a relative, household member, close friend, or romantic partner within your potential supervisory chain of command. DSHS has a Relationships and the Reporting Structure policy that prohibits nepotism and can be reviewed here. Applicants whose appointment would result in a prohibited reporting relationship are not eligible for appointment to that position.
E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Description
DSHS FTAA – Data Science & Informatics Specialist 1
Join our team as a research-focused statistical programmer and use your data analyst skills to support studies that improve social and health services for more than 2.6 million DSHS clients. The Research and Data Analysis (RDA) Division within the Finance, Technology, and Analytics Administration (FTAA) uses linked administrative data to evaluate programs, examine service use and outcomes, and inform policy and operational decisions.
In this role, you’ll use SAS and SQL to extract, link, clean, validate, and analyze large person-level administrative datasets, as well as primary data collected using REDCap. Working alongside researchers, program experts, and partner agencies, you’ll create reproducible analytic files, statistical tabulations, measures, and reports that support applied research and program evaluation.
Some of what you'll do:
- Write, test, document, and maintain SAS programs and SQL queries for research, evaluation, and program performance projects.
- Extract, link, clean, transform, and manage large person-level administrative datasets from multiple state systems, including service, eligibility, claims, encounter, cost, and outcome data, with an emphasis on substance use and mental health conditions and health-related social needs.
- Develop reproducible analytic datasets, cohorts, variables, measures, and data documentation using sound research data-management practices.
- Conduct descriptive and inferential statistical analyses, data tabulations, quality assurance, and validation to support applied research and program evaluation.
- Assess data completeness, consistency, and fitness for use; investigate anomalies and resolve data-quality issues with source-system and program experts.
- Translate research questions and study specifications into clear analytic approaches, programming logic, and accurate results.
- Prepare tables, reports, visualizations, technical documentation, and presentations that communicate methods, limitations, and findings to technical and non-technical audiences. Apply confidentiality, privacy, security, and data-sharing requirements when working with sensitive administrative data, including HIPAA and FERPA requirements.
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- Proficiency as a statistical programming for data extraction, manipulation, linkage, validation, analysis, and reporting; experience with SAS and knowledge of DATA steps, procedures, macros, and reusable code is highly valued.
- Experience using SQL to query and combine data from relational databases.
- Experience working with large, complex administrative records, such as eligibility, enrollment, claims, encounters, services, costs, transactions, or program outcomes. Experience using Medicaid or behavioral health related claims data is ideal.
- Knowledge of applied research and program evaluation methods, including cohort construction, measure development, descriptive statistics, statistical testing, and interpretation of results.
- Strong data-quality and documentation practices, including code review, validation, version control concepts, metadata, data dictionaries, and reproducible workflows.
- Familiarity with primary data collection tools, such as REDCap, and applied knowledge with managing user access and privileges and providing support and technical assistance to end-users.
- Ability to understand how research questions translate into analytic specifications and be able to explain methods, assumptions, limitations, and findings from analytic datasets with other research staff clearly.
- Experience with R, Python, Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools is helpful but does not replace the need for strong SAS programming skills. Ability to collaborate effectively with researchers, program staff, database professionals, and external partners while protecting confidential data.
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We encourage applications from statistical programmers, data analysts, research analysts, , and other professionals who have:
- A bachelor’s degree in statistics, biostatistics, epidemiology, economics, public policy, sociology, public health, data science, mathematics, computer science, informatics, or another quantitative or research-focused field and one (1) year of experience performing data analysis, statistical programming, or applied research.
In addition to the qualifications above, applicants must have at least one (1) year of experience in each of the following areas:
- Using SAS to manage, transform, validate, and analyze data.
- Working with large administrative datasets, such as social or health service records, eligibility or enrollment files, medical claims or encounters, transactions, costs, or other person-level program data.
- Supporting research, program evaluation, policy analysis, or performance measurement by preparing analytic datasets, statistical tabulations, measures, or reports.
- Documenting code, data sources, variable definitions, analytic decisions, and quality-assurance results so work can be reviewed and reproduced.
- Using REDCap, or other primary data collection tools, for data administration and survey design, as well as user management and providing technical assistance.
- Creating dashboards using Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or similar data visualization tools. Using SQL or another query language to retrieve and join data is preferred.
-
Along with your application, please include:
- An updated resume
- A letter of interest Three professional references with contact information
-
Please reach out to DSHS Recruiter Ricky Luna at ricky.luna@dshs.wa.gov and reference job number #07396.
The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring a fairness, access, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.
Supplemental Information
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. 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 job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.
Relationship and Reporting Structure (Nepotism) Disclosure: If you are selected for hire, you must disclose whether you have a relative, household member, close friend, or romantic partner within your potential supervisory chain of command. DSHS has a Relationships and the Reporting Structure policy that prohibits nepotism and can be reviewed here. Applicants whose appointment would result in a prohibited reporting relationship are not eligible for appointment to that position.
E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
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- Healthcare & Medical Services
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in informatics specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in health informatics, information science, or a related field
- Experience with EHR or clinical information systems such as Epic or Cerner
- Proficiency in data analysis tools including SQL, Excel, or BI platforms
- Knowledge of healthcare data standards such as HL7, FHIR, or ICD coding
- Professional certification such as RHIA, CHDA, or CPHIMS preferred or required
- Ability to train clinical or administrative staff on information systems and workflows
Tips for Your Informatics Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to informatics domains
Generic IT resumes lose out on informatics specialist roles. Lead with the specific domain you've worked in, whether clinical, public health, or enterprise data, and name the systems you've configured or maintained, such as EHR platforms or data warehouse tools.
Highlight certifications on your application
Credentials like RHIA, CHDA, or CPHIMS move you past automated screening in many health informatics roles. List them above your skills section, not buried at the bottom, so hiring managers spot them before they read your work history.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists informatics specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by EHR platform experience
Many informatics specialist postings require hands-on experience with a specific platform, such as Epic, Cerner, or Meditech. Search by that platform name alongside the role title to surface listings where your existing system knowledge is a direct match.
Prepare for scenario-based technical interviews
Informatics interviews often test workflow analysis and system design judgment, not just tool knowledge. Practice walking through how you'd assess a data quality issue or redesign a clinical reporting process, narrating your reasoning step by step.
Negotiate by scoping the data responsibilities
Before accepting an offer, clarify whether the role owns system configuration, end-user training, or both. Informatics positions vary widely in scope, and understanding the actual workload lets you negotiate title, level, and compensation from an informed position.
Informatics Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most informatics specialists?
The companies hiring the most informatics specialists right now include Cone Health, Providence, and UCLA Health, with the largest share of openings in California, North Carolina, and Washington, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Health systems, federal agencies, and large academic medical centers account for a significant portion of active demand.
How many informatics specialist jobs are remote?
About 64% of informatics specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote availability concentrated in roles focused on data analysis, reporting, and system administration rather than hands-on clinical implementation or on-site training, which typically require in-person presence.
How do you become an informatics specialist?
Earn a bachelor's degree in health informatics, information science, computer science, or a clinical field such as nursing or health administration. Build hands-on experience with EHR platforms or data systems through internships, entry-level IT roles, or clinical work. Pursue a domain-specific certification such as RHIA or CPHIMS to strengthen your candidacy, then target roles that match your system and industry experience.
Can you get hired as an informatics specialist with little experience?
Yes, entry-level informatics specialist roles exist, particularly in health systems and government agencies that value clinical or administrative background over deep technical experience. Candidates who have worked as medical coders, clinical coordinators, or health unit staff and have completed an informatics certificate program are competitive for analyst or associate informatics titles without prior IT-only experience.
What does the informatics specialist interview process look like?
Most informatics specialist interviews include an initial screening call focused on your domain experience and system knowledge, followed by a technical or scenario round where you walk through how you'd solve a data quality issue, support an EHR build, or train end users. Final rounds often involve a panel from both IT and clinical or operations leadership, since the role bridges both groups.
Where can I find and apply to informatics specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to informatics specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the available roles to find positions that match your domain, system experience, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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