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The Oregon Health Authority has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Policy Analyst to join an excellent team. This is a full-time, permanent position with the Division of Health Policy & Analytics.
What you will do!
Analyze specific aspects of the health care system in order to develop and recommend health care policy reforms to the Oregon Health Policy Board, the Director of the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and the Health Policy Director of Health Policy and Analytics (HPA). This includes:
Issues and recommendations within the purview of this position are highly visible and potentially controversial to the affected public and private health care constituents, state agencies, and the Governor's office. Major topic areas for this position include benefit design, national and state health care financing and payment reform initiatives, valued-based payment models, and pharmaceutical coverage and related costs. The scope of reforms for consideration are numerous and often unidentified, requiring the ability to identify and narrow the range of ideas considered for research to an appropriate and manageable array of options.
The person in this position will work collaboratively with staff from across the Oregon Health Authority and engage with Tribes, community-based and advocacy organizations, business leaders, health insurers, providers, and other external partners. The holder of this position will consistently treat all external partners and co-workers with dignity and respect and will demonstrate recognition of the value of individual and cultural differences.
What's in it for you?
We offer a workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment; promotes an atmosphere of mutual respect, dedication, and enthusiasm; and is dedicated to OHA’s strategic goal of eliminating health inequities by 2030. You will collaborate with a team of bright individuals to work with and learn from, in a workplace that fosters fairness, equity and inclusion. We offer full medical, vision and dental with paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and eleven paid holidays per year plus pension and retirement plans, and opportunities to work from your home office or various OHA locations. If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, the Oregon Health Authority is the place for you.
This position falls under the Operations & Policy Analyst 4 classification.
The Oregon Health Authority is committed to developing and promoting culturally and linguistically appropriate programs and a diverse and inclusive workforce representing the diversity, culture, strengths and values of the people of Oregon. Click here, to learn more about OHA’s mission, vision and core values. OHA is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information or any other protected class under state or federal law.
What we are looking for:
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Desired Skills:
Competitive candidates may have some but not all skills or experience referenced in this list.
How to apply:
This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
Please ensure you’ve provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information, please visit the Pay Equity Project homepage.
Need Help?
If you need assistance to participate in the application process, including an accommodation request under the American with Disabilities Act contact: Andre Brembry at 503-949-8749 or andre.brembry@dhsoha.state.or.us
Additional Information
The Oregon Health Authority is committed to fair employment practices and non-discrimination, including pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected class (race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation) in the payment of wages or screen applicants on the basis of their current or past compensation. We determine salary by completing a review of your application materials to evaluate your related education, experience, and training for this position.
The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to work force diversity.
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The Oregon Health Authority is at the forefront of lowering and containing costs, improving quality and increasing access to health care in order to improve the lifelong health of Oregonians. OHA is overseen by the nine-member citizen Oregon Health Policy Board working towards comprehensive health reform in our state.
Vision:
A healthy Oregon
Mission:
Ensuring all people and communities can achieve optimum physical, mental, and social well-being through partnerships, prevention, and access to quality, affordable health care.