Operations and Projects Strategist

The Oregon Health Authority Equity and Inclusion Division is hiring an Operations and Projects Strategist (Operations and Policy Analyst 3).

The primary purpose of this position is to design, oversee, evaluate, and monitor highly complex and interdisciplinary projects, operations and policy work with the OHA Equity and Inclusion Division’s leadership and management teams, business partners, contractors, and community partners to support the division’s expansion and transformation of a growing number of programs and positions. Initiatives include but are not limited to identifying requirements for administrative and operations work, workforce strategy, planning, performance management, change management and process improvement on large scale and complex projects assigned by the Operations Director and the division’s executive leadership team.

Examples of initiatives include developing and improving systems related administrative, technology, equipment, facilities, recruitment, position management, contracts, procurement and grants management, communications and legislative-related processes that are mission-critical to establishing a system for the division’s expanded model of programs, processes, and positions.

This is a full-time position.

If you are interested in the transformational work the Equity and Inclusion Division is doing, we want you to apply now!

WHAT WE ARE SEEKING:

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 of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skills for the classification.

Requested Skills/Attributes:

Preferred educational background and certifications:

Master’s Degree related to Public Administration, Business Administration, Public Health, Social Work, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Organizational Development, Law, Race and Ethnic Studies, Disability Studies.

Certification in one or more of the following is desired: project management, process improvement, change management, and/or business administration and operations. Equity focus in any certificate program is preferred.  Note: Candidates who do not hold these certificates may pursue certification upon being hired.

What's in it for you?

The Equity & Inclusion division is a team of passionate individuals working to identify and address health inequities. You will receive a comprehensive, competitive, and affordable benefits, leave, and wellness package, including:

• Nearly unbeatable medical, vision, and dental benefits
• 11 paid holidays
• 10 hours of vacation per month, eligible to be used after 6 months of service
• 8 hours of sick leave per month, eligible to be used as accrued
• 24 hours of personal business leave per fiscal year, eligible to be used after 6 months of service
• Pension and retirement programs
• Opportunity to potentially receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• Continuous growth and development opportunities
• Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work
• A healthy work/life balance, including flexible schedules and hybrid work options for many positions

How to Apply:

To apply, please visit the following link:

https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/Portland--OHA--Oak-Street/Operations-and-Projects-Strategist--Operations-and-Policy-Analyst-3-_REQ-123418

Application Deadline: 04/26/2023

https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/Portland--OHA--Oak-Street/Operations-and-Projects-Strategist--Operations-and-Policy-Analyst-3-_REQ-123418