Transition Populations Senior Policy Analysts

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!

This posting will be used to fill two (2) permanent, full-time position. These positions are classified as Management Service and are not represented by a union. 

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

What you will do!

Transition Population Senior Policy Analyst. 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.

Carceral Expansion Senior Policy Analyst. This position will serve as a strategic policy advisor and lead cross-agency work related to the design, coordination and oversight of statewide health programs and treatment service delivery systems for OHP members who are incarcerated or have experienced incarceration and/or multi-system involvement through Oregon Youth Authority, state or county[1]administered behavioral health, or judicial systems. This position will focus on identifying the need for strategic improvements in the delivery of Oregon Health Plan-funded services to members in carceral settings across state and county jurisdictions. The position will work closely with other programs within OHA and with staff overseeing programs administered by other agencies in the State of Oregon, including the Oregon Department of Human Services, Oregon Education Department, Oregon Department of Corrections, Oregon Youth Authority, and professional organizations such as the Oregon Juvenile Directors Association, Oregon State Sheriff’s Association, public and legislative partners, and advocacy or advisory organizations.

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?

• Salary Range: $6,901 - $10,161
• We offer exceptional medical, vision and dental benefits packages
• 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 eight years of experience coordinating or administering a program.

NOTE:

A degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, or a degree related to the agency program will substitute for some required experience.

Desired Attributes

• Knowledge of health services delivery systems, with Community Mental Health Programs.
• Knowledge and experience of the legislative process and government finance.
• [for Transition Populations Senior Policy Analyst] Experience and knowledge of Oregon’s child-serving system services, including child welfare, foster care and juvenile justice.
• 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:

Complete the online application at oregonjobs.org using job number REQ-163027

Application Deadline: 08/21/2024