Behavioral Health Research & Data Analyst

The Oregon Health Authority has a fantastic opportunity for a Behavioral Health Research & Data Analyst (Research Analyst 3) to join an excellent team. This is a full-time, permanent, classified position with Health Policy and Analytics.

What you will do!

The primary purpose of the Behavioral Health Research & Data Analyst involves establishing data infrastructure for various behavioral health care initiatives at different levels, collaborating with committees and community partners, conducting research studies, developing evaluation frameworks, creating data collection tools, and analyzing data. This position will assist in promoting data-driven decision making across the Behavioral Health Division, with particular emphasis on the reporting requirements around HB 4092. The Behavioral Health Research and Data Analyst position will play a vital role in supporting behavioral health program decision-making and strategic planning efforts, particularly as they pertain to persons seeking services from the behavioral health continuum in Oregon. This position will collaborate with the Behavioral Health Analytics Manager and staff from other OHA Divisions such as Behavioral Health Division and Medicaid Division to offer data support and data strategy project coordination for behavioral health programs and services.

The Behavioral Health Research & Data Analyst will support the execution of complex research projects and comprehensive analyses. This role includes conducting research on behavioral health program outcomes, reporting on funding structures for HB 4092, evaluating related programs, and organizing complex claims data into clear, understandable components including the costs associated with behavioral health programs. The Research Analyst will be responsible for supporting the development and implementation of data collection tools, such as sophisticated surveys and legislation directed reporting. This position will assist in creating, executing, and delivering research deliverables and advanced data solutions for a diverse range of esteemed data clients and collaborators.

Work Location:  In-person or hybrid and remote options are available, with office space in Portland and Salem.

What's in it for you?

We offer a workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment; promote an atmosphere of mutual respect, dedication, and enthusiasm. You will collaborate in an open office and/or work remotely with a team a team of bright individuals who work in remote locations. We offer full medical, vision and dental with paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and eleven paid holidays per year plus pension and retirement plans. If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, the Oregon Health Authority is the place for you.

What we are looking for:

A Bachelor's Degree in any discipline that included six-quarter units in statistics or quantitative analysis methods and procedures, and one year experience using computerized applications to independently gather, compile, and analyze data and prepare narrative or statistical reports;

OR

Four years of research experience using computerized applications to independently gather, compile, and analyze data and prepare narrative or statistical reports.

In addition to the above requirements, some positions require one or more of the following:

Experience in using trends such as social, economic, or industrial to do analytical research.

Experience using advanced statistical or quantitative analysis computer applications.

College-level course work in advanced statistics or quantitative analysis such as multiple regression, factor analysis, analyses of variance and discriminate analysis.

Position Requires:

• A bachelor’s or graduate degree in any discipline that included six-quarter units in statistics or quantitative analysis methods and procedures.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience with statistical software and programming languages, such as SAS and SQL. Additional preference given for more extensive experience with data management and statistical analyses.
• Experience with health outcomes research, healthcare delivery systems research, and/or health survey research. Experience with research in the following other related fields may also be substituted: social work, public health, sociology, nursing, psychology, economics, or other health or social sciences.
• Minimum of (2) years of experience producing written reports, executive summaries, manuscripts, abstracts, and fact sheets.
• Quantitative and qualitative problem-solving skills. Additional preference given for ability to conduct formal qualitative data analysis.
• Strong communications skills and the ability to translate complicated data topics into understandable plain language to ensure partners can easily make data-driven decisions.
• Ability to successfully work with and fit into a highly collaborative team. Ability to treat team members as equals and ensure effective partnership with all team members and program manager.
   

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of and experience with data visualization or business intelligence tools, such as Power BI and/or Tableau.
• Graduate degree in health or social sciences fields (healthcare, social work, public health, sociology, nursing, psychology, economics, or other health or social sciences).
• Experience working with large administrative datasets, especially healthcare claims data.
• Knowledge of Medicaid programs, behavioral health treatment services, and/or other health and social services.
• Dashboard concept development and implementation with Power BI and/or Tableau.
• Qualitative and/or mixed methods evaluation design, data collection, analysis and reporting experience.
• Statistical analysis software such as SAS, STATA, or RStudio utilization and experience.
• Data measure development, project management, and implementation experience.

Application Deadline: 12/19/2024

Salary Range: $4,755 - $7,296 Monthly

The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to work force diversity.

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