Mink Bowman Policy Analyst

On Aug. 29, 2022, U.S. District Judge Michael Mosman ruled Oregon State Hospital (OSH) should make changes to the patient discharge process that impacts the amount of time allowed for people under ORS 161.370, or “Aid and Assist” orders to remain at the hospital to receive competence restoration.

In this position, you will serve as the lead policy analyst and primary subject matter expert for the Mink Bowman case and related initiatives. You will directly support this process by conducting complex policy and program analyses, developing policy and program strategic recommendations, and ensuring that all Mink Bowman initiatives are aligned with, and advance, the Behavioral Health Division’s and OHA’s broader strategic goals.

The employee serves as a resource and expert for OHA in the area of forensic behavioral health treatment services. In this capacity the position serves as a link to a variety of Federal, State and local partners in the pursuit of the OHA goals. The employee leads and participates in appropriate task forces, committees, workgroups and advisory panels related to behavioral health policy and program development and implementation.

Minimum Qualifications:

A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills; and four years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work OR any combination of experience and education equivalent to seven years.

Desired Attributes:

• Knowledge and understanding of the behavioral health delivery system, the justice system, and services and support needed for forensic populations; and the ability to navigate how it relates to the Mink Bowman case.
• The ability to navigate complex systems and influence policy and operational decisions across agencies by integrating consumer voices and lived experience into program planning and decision‑making, ensuring that the populations impacted by this work are humanized and centered.
• Demonstrated experience producing high-quality, clear and concise written deliverables, and experience presenting them verbally to a wide range of audiences, including policymakers, senior leaders and the public.
• Ability to translate data into visual formats and strategic insights for internal and external audiences with demonstrated skills in engaging internal and external partners through facilitation and communication.
• Experience monitoring and analyzing policy, legislative and budget developments and assessing impacts on forensic behavioral health work and providing recommendations to leadership and partners.
• Experience tracking project progress, ensuring compliance, resolving barriers and identifying opportunities for process improvement.

About the Team & Benefits of Joining

• Excellent, low-cost medical, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family.
• Optional benefits like life insurance, disability coverage, deferred compensation, and FSA options for health and childcare.
• Generous paid time off: 11 holidays, 3 personal days, monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours/month.
• Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Retirement security through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
• Training and development opportunities to grow your career with the State of Oregon.
• This announcement is for one, full-time, permanent, SEIU represented, Mink Bowman Policy Analyst (Operations & Policy Analyst 3) position based in Salem, Oregon.
• This is a hybrid (in-office 10%) position.

How to Apply:

Submit your application to oregonjobs.org using job number REQ-201729

Application Deadline:  06/21/2026

Salary Range:  $6,276 - $9,644

How to Apply:

Submit your application to oregonjobs.org using job number REQ-201729

Application Deadline:  06/21/2026