Senior Policy Analyst Operations Policy Analyst

Initial Posting Date:
04/05/2024 Application Deadline:
04/15/2024 Agency:
Oregon Health Authority Salary Range:
$6,901 - $10,161 Position Type:
Employee Position Title:
Transition Populations Senior Policy Analyst (Operations & Policy Analyst 4) Job Description:
Do you have experience developing, implementing, and providing oversight of policies and programs at the community, state, and/or national level that promote equity and inclusion and reduce disparities? Are you passionate about expanding Medicaid covered supports and services for those navigating critical life transitions, including leaving carceral settings, child welfare system and residential behavioral health settings? We look forward to hearing from you!
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This posting will be used to fill one (1) permanent, full-time position. The position is classified as Management Service and is not represented by a union.
Work Location: Salem/Marion or Portland/Multnomah; hybrid position.
What you will do!
The Transition Population Senior Policy Analyst will be a key member of the 1115 Waiver Strategic Operations Team. This position will serve as the strategic policy advisor and lead cross-agency work related to the coordination and oversight of statewide health programs and treatment service delivery systems for Oregon Health Plan (OHP) members who have experienced critical life transitions and multi-system involvement through Oregon Department of Human Service's Child Welfare, behavioral health, or carceral systems.
This position will focus on identification of need for strategic improvements in Oregon's OHP programs developed in partnership with Tribal governments with land located within Oregon's borders, OHA's Public Health Division, Oregon State Hospital, and Health Systems Division. This position works with Oregon Department of Humans Services, Oregon Education Department, Oregon Juvenile Directors Association, Oregon Youth Authority, Oregon State Sheriff's Association, Oregon Department of Corrections, public and legislative stakeholders, and advocacy or advisory organizations. Identification of needs may also occur through audits completed by the Oregon Secretary of State Office or the Office of Inspector General. The person in this position will identify program development needs, including administrative, legislative, and funding changes to improve the effectiveness of services. The person will handle complex and potentially controversial agency decisions and will routinely represent the agency in dealings with other state agencies, public and private sector organizations, businesses, and advocacy or special interest groups.
Responsibilities include leading a team of Transition Population Operations and Policy Analysts in identifying needs related to improving health outcomes and access to services for individuals experiencing critical life transitions, making recommendations for strategic system improvements, and supporting completion of subsequent projects impacting transition populations, including 1115 Waiver Health-Related Social Needs (HRSN) Services and OHP Carceral Expansion. This position will establish root cause or gap analyses to accompany recommendations that will include identification of federal authority avenues, state legislative concepts or policy option package needs, federal grant opportunities to be pursued, and federal or state laws to be complied with. The person in this position will collaborate across agencies, as well as with the 1115 Waiver leads, and by extension, their respective engaged communities, to ensure that policies and services are established and operated in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations, and crafted in a manner that promotes health equity and member access.
OHA values service excellence, leadership, integrity, health equity and partnership and has a strategic goal to end all health inequities by 2030.
The OHA mission is helping people and communities achieve optimum physical, mental, and social well-being through partnership, prevention and access to quality, affordable health care. OHA's work is organized into three broad goals: Improve the lifelong health of all Oregonians, increase the quality, reliability, and availability of care for all Oregonians and lower or contain the cost of care so it is affordable to everyone.
What's in it for you?
Oregon Health Authority 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 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: 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. OHA values health equity, service excellence, integrity, leadership, partnership, innovation and transparency. OHA's health equity definition is "Oregon will have established a health system that creates health equity when all people can reach their full potential and well-being and are not disadvantaged by their race, ethnicity, language, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, social class, intersections among these communities or identities, or other socially determined circumstances. Achieving health equity requires the ongoing collaboration of all regions and sectors of the state, including tribal governments to address: the equitable distribution or redistributing of resources and power; and recognizing, reconciling, and rectifying historical and contemporary injustices." OHA's 10-year goal is to eliminate health inequities. Click here
, to learn more about OHA's mission, vision and core values. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of experience and education equivalent to eight years professional-level 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 the knowledge and skills; and five years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.
Desired Attributes
Experience in advancing health equity, addressing systemic health inequities and collaborating with diverse communities most harmed by social injustice and health inequities. Experience developing, implementing policies and programs at the community, state, and/or national level that promote equity and inclusion and address systemic health disparities, with an emphasis on integrating the voice of consumers with lived experience. Experience in collaborating with diverse populations most harmed by social injustice and inequities; demonstrated ability to build and steward positive, collaborative and partnership-based relationships with diverse community groups including communities of color, immigrant groups, the disability and neurodivergent communities, veterans, older adults, individuals identifying as LGBTQIA2S+ and other communities that have been traditionally marginalized. Specific knowledge of Oregon Administrative Rules and Oregon Revised Statutes, other applicable regulations, and program requirements. 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 and their leadership to guide operations and policies. Experience and knowledge of Oregon's Behavioral Health System and relational landscape of key partners, providers, community based organizations, and advocacy groups. Knowledge and understanding of the full continuum of behavioral health care, with specific understanding of the cross section between behavioral health, community corrections and systemic racism. Experience and knowledge of Oregon's child-serving system services, including child welfare, foster care and juvenile justice. Knowledge about contracts/interagency agreement administration, procurement, and project management within the context of Oregon state government (e.g. OHA/ODHS) or other complex health services delivery organizations. Ability to demonstrate advanced Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook skillset; and skilled use of collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and Smartsheet. Ability to provide organizational leadership to support inter-and cross-agency collaboration and systems-wide changes that facilitate advocacy, equity, and client-centered policies and solutions. Specific knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, iterative design, and improvement science. Strong communication skills across a variety of forms that demonstrate the ability to facilitate appreciative inquiry, foster trust and transparency, and promote human-centered change management. Experience communicating qualitative and quantitative information, verbal and written, that are accessible to and understood by audiences with different levels of comprehension or interest and that are culturally responsive, inclusive, and appropriate. Ability to navigate complex relationships; ability to demonstrate collaborative problem-solving skills, consensus-building and solution driven approaches. Ability to demonstrate successful meeting facilitation with variety of internal and external partners including program-policy-fiscal staff, community members, community groups, government officials and legislators. Demonstrates skills in the following areas: Community and Partner Engagement Contract Administration Data Synthesis, Analysis and Reporting Legislative Coordination Performance / Process / Quality Improvement Policy Advisement Program Design, Implementation, and Evaluation Project Management Strong Oral and Written Communication Systems and Organizational Improvement Expert level Technical Assistance How to apply:
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Attach a Cover Letter, no more than 2 pages, specifically focused on your qualifications for this position as identified in the Desired Attributes section of this announcement.
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for more information about veterans' preference. If you checked that you are a veteran, we will ask you for your documents later in the process. Oregon Health Authority (OHA) does not offer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. OHA is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States. If you are offered employment, the offer will be contingent upon the outcome of an abuse check, criminal records check and driving records check, and the information shall be shared with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Office of Human Resources (OHR). Any criminal or founded abuse history will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment. Please only attach documents that are related to the position. Additional documents that are attached will not be reviewed. Attention current State of Oregon employees: To apply for posted positions, please close this window and log into your Workday account and apply through the Career worklet. Applicant Help and Support
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