Strategic Initiatives Policy Analyst (24 month Limited Duration)

Do you have experience supporting the implementation of policies, projects and programs at the community, state, or national level? Do you enjoy developing and providing planning, data, and system tools that facilitate collaboration and decision-making? We look forward to hearing from you!

What you will do!

The primary purpose of this position is to provide administrative, planning, and program support to the Child and Family Behavioral Health Director and team, in service to transformative, community-led, and community-owned initiatives and the mission, vision, values and goals of the Oregon Health Authority and the Health Systems Division.

This position will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing meetings, workgroups, and schedules, with focus on facilitating cohesive communication, collaboration, and decision-making. This position will provide financial support for invoices and oversee business support functions. In addition, the person will assist with monitoring progress on department business projects, involving collection, synthesis, analysis, and reporting of qualitative and quantitative information. In this capacity, the person will identify problems, support strategic planning and prioritization, and recommend more efficient administrative procedures utilizing an equity-centered lens.

The person in this position will support development of policy, standards, and procedures that deal with complex regulatory situations and can offer context and respond to questions about program activities, council process, and policy issues.

This position will also be responsible for individually leading Child and Family Behavioral Health external communications including a twice monthly newsletter and website as needed using project management skills within the prescribed scope, time frame, and quality requirements and expectations assigned by the Child and Family Behavioral Health Director.

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

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

What's in it for you?
The public health division is a team of passionate individuals working to promote health across the lifespan of individuals, families, and communities. We value and support unique perspectives using a trauma-informed approach and aim to reflect these values in our hiring practices, professional development, and workplace. We are committed to racial equity as a driving factor to improve health outcomes for all communities that experience inequities.

• We offer exceptional medical, vision and dental benefits packages for you and your qualified family members, with very low monthly out-of-pocket costs. Try this free virtual benefits counselor by clicking here: 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.

This posting will be used to fill one (1) Limited Duration – 24 month, full-time position. The position is classified and is represented by a union. 

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of experience or education equivalent to three years technical-level experience with evaluative, analytical and planning work.

Example: A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or any degree demonstrating the capacity for evaluative, analytical and planning work.

Desired Attributes

• Experience in creating and maintaining a work environment that is respectful and accepting of diversity among team members and the people we serve.
• Evidence of ongoing development of personal cultural awareness and humility, and knowledge of social determinants of health and their impacts on health outcomes.
• Experience factoring in the perspectives of diverse populations most harmed by social injustice and inequities including communities of color, immigrant groups, the disability and neurodivergent communities, veterans, older adults, individuals identifying as LGBTQIA+ and other communities that have been traditionally marginalized.
• Experience supporting the implementation of policies, projects and programs at the community, state, and/or national level that advance health equity, address systemic health disparities, and elevate the voice of community and those with lived experience.
• Knowledge of health services delivery systems, particularly the Oregon Health Plan/ Medicaid Administration in Oregon and relational landscape of key partners, providers, community based organizations, and advocacy groups.
• Ability to demonstrate advanced Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and use of collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint and Smartsheet.
• Experience developing and providing planning tools, documents, data, and meeting coordination to facilitate collaboration and decision-making.
• Demonstrates skills in the following areas:

• Critical Decision-making and Problem-solving
• Customer Service and Person-centered Engagement
• Data Synthesis, Analysis and Reporting
• Issue Identification and Resolution
• Project Coordination and Monitoring
• Project Planning and Prioritization
• Team Collaboration & Group Facilitation
• 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-150808

Deadline: 03/14/2024