Contract & Fiscal Operations Program Analyst

Do you have experience supporting the implementation of contracts, policies, projects or programs that seek to promote equitable access to care and reduce health disparities? Do you enjoy developing planning tools and providing data synthesis, analysis and reporting to facilitate collaboration and decision-making? We look forward to hearing from you!

This posting will be used to fill one (1) permanent, full-time position. The position is classified and is represented by a union. 

Work Location: Salem/Marion or Portland/Multnomah; hybrid position.

What you will do!

This primary purpose of this position is to provide program and policy support to ensure efficient and effective operations. The position will support the implementation of vital healthcare programs, directly impacting health equity and outcomes for diverse communities across Oregon.

This position assists with development of the compliance program guidelines, assists the compliance specialist with evaluating Division program compliance, and completes evaluative reports on unit compliance.

This position will administer and handle technical problems or issues as they arise, requiring in-depth evaluation of program operations. The role involves adapting existing methods or creating new procedures to address program issues and to identify and measure program effectiveness. As part of contract support, this position provides project management for data analysis and identifies risks related to data quality and analysis, providing documentation to project managers. This position will involve interaction with internal and external partners to streamline processes and enhance program delivery.

OHA values service excellence, leadership, integrity, health equity and partnership and has a strategic goal to end all health inequities by 2030.

What's in it for you?

• We offer exceptional medical, vision and dental benefits packages
• https://www.oregon.gov/oha/pebb/pages/alex.aspx
• Paid Leave Days:
  • 11 paid holidays each year
  • 3 additional paid "Personal Business Days" each year
  • 8 hours of paid sick leave accumulated every month
  • Progressive vacation leave accrual with increases every 5 years
• Pension and retirement programs
• Optional benefits include short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
• Click here to learn more about State of Oregon benefits.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of experience or education equivalent to five years of experience coordinating or administering a program.

Example: A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, or a degree related to the agency program that demonstrates the capacity for the knowledge and skills; and two years experience coordinating or administering a program.

Desired Attributes

• Knowledge of health services delivery systems, particularly the Oregon Health Plan/ Medicaid administration in Oregon, and experience in working with Community Mental Health Programs, Behavioral Health Service Providers, Coordinated Care Organizations or other managed care entities.

• Experience in working with Coordinated Care Organizations or other managed care entities, especially as it relates to equitable access to supports and services.
• Experience within the context of healthcare claims processing.
• Experience analyzing complex, detail problems within the context of an extremely automated, highly complex Information System, such as the Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS).
• Demonstrates skills in the following areas:

• Constructive and Collaborative Working Relationships
• Critical Decision-making and Problem-solving
• Issue Identification and Resolution
• Data Synthesis, Analysis and Reporting
• Performance / Process / Quality Improvement
• Workload Planning & Prioritization
• Project Planning and Prioritization
• Expert level Technical Assistance
• Written and oral communication, including preparation of reports and presentations.

How to apply:

Complete the online application at oregonjobs.org using job number REQ-163720

Application Deadline: 08/26/2024