Data & Systems Project Analyst (Operations & Policy Analyst 3)

Do you have experience providing business analysis and project management at a community, state, federal, and/or large organization level for Agile IT teams? Do you have a passion for gathering detailed business requirements or developing landscape assessments in the IT space? We look forward to hearing from you

to view a Dashboard of all current recruitments for the Behavioral Health Division, Medicaid Division, and the Office of Data Strategy & Operations (which were previously all part of OHA’s Health Systems Division). The specific positions associated with this posting are listed under REQ-158150. The dashboard identifies the business area (“Section”) and Unit for each position and also provides a link to a position description to offer you greater context for the role. Section 1 of the position description outlines Position Information, including Work Location and Supervisor Name. Section 3 outlines the Description of Duties. In some circumstances, a position summary will be posted; selected candidates will be provided the full position description at time of hire.

This posting will be used to fill one (1) permanent, full-time position. The position is classified and is represented by a union. 

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

What you will do

The Office of Data Strategies & Operations currently encompasses three units: the Data Strategy and Partnerships (DSP) Team, Compass Data Systems (Compass), and the Business Systems Unit (BSU). Compass is responsible for developing and supporting data systems that are responsive to the needs of the Behavioral Health and Medicaid Divisions, including leading the Compass Modernization portfolio of projects. Compass represents multiple systems that comprise the Behavioral Health data collection systems and the enterprise level OHA Data Environment. The Compass priorities are focusing on continuity of care, improving outcomes, enhancing data quality, breaking down information silos, streamlining reporting, reducing administrative burden, and supporting efficient data collection from providers. Compass’ data and system work supports the OHA efforts to help identify and monitor the elimination of health inequities.

This position is responsible for identifying system and operational needs across OHA and partner groups to support accurate and effective systems and operational processes for Behavioral Health programs and service delivery. This position is charged with providing strong leadership in accomplishing the primary directives of improving behavioral health systems and data accuracy. This position is a liaison across OHA for the purpose of identifying gaps; root cause analysis; developing and building on business processes; identifying areas for data system improvements; and OHA data collection requirements. This position is expected to identify and work toward the elimination of health inequities as part of new and ongoing legislative efforts.

This position monitors and tracks project schedules, areas of risk and system performance as appropriate. This position monitors and administers project contracts, monitors, and evaluates performance. This position regularly communicates with agency leadership, systems users, and external business partners.

OHA values service excellence, leadership, integrity, health equity and partnership and has a strategic goal to end all health inequities by 2030.

The OHA mission is helping people and communities achieve optimum physical, mental, and social well-being through partnership, prevention and access to quality, affordable health care. OHA’s work is organized into three broad goals: Improve the lifelong health of all Oregonians, increase the quality, reliability, and availability of care for all Oregonians and lower or contain the cost of care so it is affordable to everyone.

What's in it for you?
Oregon Health Authority is a team of passionate individuals working to promote health across the lifespan of individuals, families, and communities. We value and support unique perspectives using a trauma-informed approach and aim to reflect these values in our hiring practices, professional development, and workplace.

• We offer exceptional benefits packages for you and your qualified family members, with very low monthly out-of-pocket costs. Try this free virtual benefits counselor by clicking here:  
• 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
• Optional benefits include short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
• Click to learn more about State of Oregon benefits.

OHA values health equity, service excellence, integrity, leadership, partnership, innovation and transparency. OHA’s health equity definition is “Oregon will have established a health system that creates health equity when all people can reach their full potential and well-being and are not disadvantaged by their race, ethnicity, language, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, social class, intersections among these communities or identities, or other socially determined circumstances. Achieving health equity requires the ongoing collaboration of all regions and sectors of the state, including tribal governments to address: the equitable distribution or redistributing of resources and power; and recognizing, reconciling, and rectifying historical and contemporary injustices.” OHA’s 10-year goal is to eliminate health inequities. Click , to learn more about OHA’s mission, vision and core values.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of experience and education equivalent to seven years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.

Example:

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.

Desired Attributes

• Evidence of ongoing development of personal cultural awareness and humility, and knowledge of social determinants of health and their impacts on health outcomes.
• Personal or professional experience in collaborating with diverse populations most harmed by social injustice and inequities; demonstrated ability to build and steward positive, collaborative, and partnership-based relationships with diverse community groups including communities of color, immigrant groups, the disability and neurodivergent communities, veterans, older adults, individuals identifying as LGBTQIA2S+ and other communities that have been traditionally marginalized.
• Specific knowledge of Oregon Administrative Rules and Oregon Revised Statutes, other applicable regulations, and program requirements.
• Knowledge of information systems development and implementation processes.
• Understanding of data systems best practices and concepts of data governance and data management, including requirements review, decision processes and models, system testing and acceptance and user training. Experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience working in IT systems operations or projects in a business analyst role, including developing detailed business requirements, landscape assessments, gap analysis, scope statements and business cases.
• Knowledge and experience with the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), the Project Management Institute (PMI), industry and technology standards, including Azure Dev Ops (ADOS) best practices, and Agile/hybrid best practices.
• Knowledge of Oregon's Behavioral Health System and relational landscape of key partners, providers, community-based organizations, peer delivered services, and advocacy groups.
• Knowledge and understanding of the full continuum of behavioral health care, with specific understanding of the cross section between mental health, substance use disorder, community criminal legal system and systemic racism.
• Demonstrated project management experience, including ability to effectively manage multiple project timelines, contracts, plans, and deliverables.
• Experience communicating information, verbal and written, that are accessible to and understood by audiences with different levels of comprehension or interest and that are culturally responsive, inclusive, and appropriate. 
• Strong communication skills across a variety of forms that demonstrate the ability to facilitate appreciative inquiry, foster trust, and transparency, and promote human-centered change management.
• Ability to demonstrate successful meeting facilitation with variety of internal and external partners.
• Ability to demonstrate advanced Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, and Outlook skillset; and skilled use of collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and Smartsheet.