Research Analyst 3 (3 positions)

Office of Equity and Inclusion is looking for an analyst experienced in monitoring, evaluating, providing analyses, communicating results, and collaboration.

 In this position you will determine the effects of policy, practice, and institutional barriers in the health delivery system, as well as the social determinants of health and the social determinants of equity. Your work will entail using statistically valid methods to estimate numbers of people affected, demographic characteristics of people affected, health disparities and the articulation of expected outcomes, trends, and associated costs.

Your functions will include 1) the implementation of new or enhanced systems to analyze health equity data which can lead to better understanding of health inequities, disparities, and their appropriate interventions; 2) applying new research techniques to improve understanding of health inequities and disparities and 3) developing and disseminating regular equity data dashboards and reporting.

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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
• 8 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

We have three full-time, permanent, SEIU represented, Research Analyst 3 positions to fill.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Required Attributes

• Four years of research experience using any statistical or business intelligence applications to independently gather, compile, and analyze data and prepare narrative or statistical reports.
  • A Bachelor's Degree in any discipline that included six-quarter units in statistics or quantitative analysis methods and procedures can substitute for three years of required experience.

Requested Attributes:

• Skilled in collaborating equitably and extensively with, research analysts, and community stakeholders most impacted by health inequities.
• Knowledge and experience in the use of computers with emphasis on databases, spreadsheets, statistical and word processing software.
• Position requires quantitative and qualitative problem-solving ability.
• Knowledge and experience in research design, report writing, and presentation.
• Knowledge of how to use Community Based Participatory Research to guide all research and evaluation projects.
• Experience with health outcomes research, health care delivery systems research, or experience using health care expenditure, utilization, and quality assurance data.
• Experience and knowledge of statistical software, research methods and data presentation.
• A Bachelor's degree in biostatistics, public health, health policy, human services, social work, behavioral or social sciences, public administration, finance, or otherwise related field is preferred.
• Prefer experience with one or more of the following: SAS, R, SPSS, SQL, GIS, or Business Intelligence applications.
• Prefer experience and knowledge of Medicaid and Medicaid programs, medical billing, coding, and terminology or work with health care claims and enrollment files.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse teams, engage and work effectively with culturally diverse communities, and leaders throughout Oregon.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development around cultural responsiveness, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Experience developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating policies and programs that promote equity and inclusion and reduce racial and ethnic disparities.
• Experience providing technical assistance to state and community-based programs on strategies and initiatives that promote equity and reduce health inequities.

How to apply:

Complete the online application at oregonjobs.org using job number REQ-90393