DSHS BHHA WSH Research Investigator 2

DSHS BHHA WSH – Research Investigator 2 Join the Research, Evaluation, and Data Analysis (REDA) Office at Western State Hospital as a Research Investigator 2. REDA is a collaborative analytics team that partners with clinical, operational, and executive leaders across the hospital. In this role, you will develop dashboards, conduct research studies, analyze complex healthcare and operational data, and support hospital leadership to make informed decisions that improve patient and staff outcomes. This flexible hybrid position offers a four-day workweek and is ideal for candidates who enjoy combining analytics, visualization, research, and problem‑solving in a mission‑driven healthcare environment. As WSH transitions enterprise reporting from Tableau to Power BI, you will also have the opportunity to help shape and modernize hospital‑wide analytics and dashboard infrastructure. Why Join REDA Work directly with executive leadership and clinical teams. Lead projects that influence hospital operations and patient outcomes. Build enterprise dashboards used across the hospital. Conduct applied research in behavioral health and healthcare operations. Work in a collaborative environment with opportunities to improve data systems and reporting processes. Flexible hybrid schedule with a four‑day workweek. This position offers substantial independence and opportunities to lead analytical projects from development through implementation and presentation. Responsibilities Design and maintain dashboards, reports, databases, and data collection systems using Power BI, SQL Server, MySQL, Excel, and related tools. Analyze healthcare, operational, and safety data to identify trends, measure outcomes, and support decision‑making. Conduct research and program evaluation studies related to patient care, safety, and performance improvement initiatives. Collaborate with clinical, operational, and executive stakeholders to develop reporting and analytical solutions. Translate complex statistical and operational findings into clear reports, presentations, and recommendations. Support data governance, reporting standardization, and continuous improvement of REDA processes and systems. Provide technical assistance and training related to dashboards, reporting tools, and data systems. Projects may include patient safety analytics, staffing and operational reporting, program evaluation, regulatory reporting, and executive dashboards. Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Experience analyzing, interpreting, and presenting complex data. Experience writing SQL queries and working with relational databases. Experience developing dashboards or data visualizations using Power BI or similar tools. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including communicating technical information to non‑technical audiences. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications. Preferred Qualifications Experience in healthcare, behavioral health, or government settings. Experience with SPSS, R, Python, or other statistical software. Experience conducting program evaluations or applied research studies. Experience working with large relational databases. Experience presenting findings to leadership or non‑technical audiences. Experience authoring technical reports, research papers, or published articles. Ability to translate complex analytical findings into actionable recommendations for operational or clinical stakeholders. Who should apply A PhD degree in a relevant specialty, technical, or qualitative field, and one year of experience conducting experimental, analytical, or theoretical research in the applicable specialty area. A Master’s degree in a relevant specialty, technical, or qualitative field, and three years of experience conducting experimental, analytical, or theoretical research in the applicable specialty area. An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience totaling seven or more years. Additional Information Work schedule: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM, Monday through Thursday. Pierce County employees are eligible to receive an Orca Card for transportation needs. Opportunities performed on‑site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5 % premium pay in addition to the advertised salary. Supplemental Information This position has been designated as emergent under the DSHS Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan. The incumbent in this position is directly responsible for delivery of DSHS Vital Services and for understanding the written local emergency management plan, which describes how Vital Services will be delivered during an emergency or disaster. During a recognized emergency, duties may differ from normal duties and will be temporary in nature, lasting only as long as necessary to resume normal operations. The incumbent may be required to perform the following during a recognized emergency/disaster: Report for duty on short notice for a specified timeframe; Report for duty outside of normally scheduled work hours and workdays; Report to a duty station that is different from the official duty station; Perform work tasks outside the normal scope of duties reflected in the Position Description Form. Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. 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