The Oregon Health Authority has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Evaluation, Policy, and Contract Advisor (OPA 3) to join an excellent team. This is a full time, classified permanent position with Health Policy and Analytics.
What you will do!
The primary purpose of the Evaluation, Policy, and Contract Advisor (OPA 3) is to provide policy advice as well as design, lead, and contribute to evaluation projects for the 1115 Medicaid demonstration waiver. You will oversee and conduct analyses and communicate evaluation results and other information about Oregon’s health system. In this role, you will perform systems improvement, organizational improvement, contract management, and project management functions. You will manage and contribute to internal and external program evaluations conducted by OHA researchers, state agency partners, and independent contractors. You will collaborate with OHA researchers, other state agencies, consultants, and contractors, to define evaluation and research questions, analyze and interpret evaluation results and other data, and communicate findings and other information to policymakers, stakeholders, and the public. position will give you the opportunity to lead and organize multi-agency analytics efforts and provide recommendations to inform the operational and policy decisions of OHA leadership, the Governor’s office, the Oregon Health Policy Board, other state agencies, and health care stakeholder groups. Additionally, you will plan, coordinate, and collaborate with external partners such as DHS, Shared Services, and others, for example, consultants, contractors, and other teams within OHA staff, including research analysts and policy analysts.
Work Location: Hybrid options are available, with office space in Salem or Portland, Oregon.
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.
Salary Range: $5,747 - $8,831 Monthly
The Oregon Health Authority is committed to developing and promoting culturally and linguistically appropriate programs and a diverse and inclusive workforce representing the diversity, culture, strengths, and values of the people of Oregon. Click here, to learn more about OHA’s mission, vision, and core values. The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to work force diversity.
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.
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How to Apply
Apply online at oregonjobs.org using job number REQ-165392
Application Deadline: 9/30/2024