We are looking for a Business Analyst to support strategic workforce planning efforts within a healthcare-focused organization in Federal Way, Washington. This Long-term Contract position will turn workforce data into practical recommendations that help leaders prepare for future talent needs, improve workforce readiness, and support long-range business goals. The role calls for strong analytical thinking, effective communication, and the ability to convert complex findings into clear guidance for cross-functional stakeholders.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Create short- and long-range workforce forecasts by analyzing trends in staffing levels, turnover, tenure, internal movement, performance, and relevant labor market conditions.<br>• Build planning models, scenario analyses, and risk assessments to highlight capacity constraints, staffing vulnerabilities, and future skill needs.<br>• Develop and streamline recurring dashboards and reports that track workforce performance indicators using tools such as Excel, Tableau, Python, Access, and other reporting platforms.<br>• Evaluate current role capabilities and contribute to future-focused skills planning to support broader workforce strategy initiatives.<br>• Break down complex business questions into structured analyses that lead to practical recommendations for hiring, reskilling, internal mobility, and organizational effectiveness.<br>• Partner with business leaders, people-focused teams, and talent acquisition stakeholders to align workforce plans with operational priorities and long-term objectives.<br>• Present findings and strategic recommendations to leadership in a concise, compelling manner that supports informed decision-making.<br>• Support annual planning activities and special workforce projects by managing timelines, priorities, stakeholder input, and analytical deliverables.<br>• Pull and assess training and development data to measure program progress, learning outcomes, and adoption across the organization.