Program Implementation Strategist

Initial Posting Date:

10/17/2025

Application Deadline:

10/29/2025

Agency:

Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range:

$6,123 - $9,409

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Program Implementation Strategist (Operations & Policy Analyst 3)

Job Description:

Are you an experienced analyst who believes in Oregon Health Authorities goal to address health inequities? Would you like to play an integral part in

Behavioral Health Division (BHD)

initiatives to help Oregonians achieve physical, mental and social well-being?

This position is imbedded in the outpatient and strategic initiatives unit of the Adult Behavioral Health program. The two primary function of this role will be to support the expansion of Behavioral Health programs for young adults and support the Veteran's Behavioral Health program. You will handle complex and potentially controversial agency decisions related to young adult services and will routinely represent the agency in dealings with vendors, public and private sector organizations, businesses, legislature and advocacy or special interest groups.

You will be responsible for contract accountability and success and may manage large and complex contracts that blend multiple funding streams and may include corrective action planning or repayment planning with providers. Duties for this role may include preparing, negotiating, administering, and auditing assigned contracts; drafts, updates, and maintaining a variety of procurement documentation; participates in developing procurement strategies and schedules. You will maintain compliance with contract standards and regulations governing public agency contracts.

You will plan, design and direct behavioral health regulations, policies and priorities, assuring that state and local planning processes are conducted as authorized by state statutes and federal regulations. You will identify system performance and system development needs, including administrative, legislative and funding changes to improve the effectiveness of services.

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If this opportunity aligns with your strengths, background, and commitment to fostering inclusivity, we encourage you to apply At the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), we value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to help us build a stronger, more equitable future for all.

What We Are Looking For

Minimum Qualifications: These qualifications must be visible in your application for consideration.

Any combination of experience and education equivalent to seven years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skills for the classification.

OR

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: The following are skills and lived experiences that we have identified as key to success in this role at OHA. These are the attributes we are looking for in our top candidate. If you possess any of these, please let us know in your application.

• Experience with substance use disorder treatment, prevention, and/or policy preferred.
• Experience working with Veterans and/or understanding of military cultural awareness.
• Demonstrated understanding of the importance of health equity and ensuring decisions prioritize the equitable distribution or redistribution of resources and power and recognize, reconcile and rectify historical and contemporary injustices.
• Experience researching and analyzing new or updated policies, procedures, and programs.
• Experience providing training and technical assistance.

We are seeking someone who shares Oregon Health Authority's mission and values. 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

here

, to learn more about OHA's mission, vision and core values.

Application Guidance

How to Apply: Submission Requirements - At the time of application, ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up to date and attach a current copy of your resume and answer all supplemental questions.

• External Candidates: Visit the

State of Oregon job opportunities webpage

to submit your application. Be sure to follow all application submission requirements.
- Internal Candidates: Current State of Oregon employees must apply through their

employee Workday login

. Be sure to follow all application submission requirements.

After You Apply:

• Before the job announcement closes, log in to your Workday account to check for pending tasks under "My Applications" and complete them.
• Remember to check your email (including your junk folder) and Workday inbox for updates on your application.
• We value our veterans To ensure the security of your information, kindly follow the instructions for

how to submit your Veteran documents for preference

found here. Please do not attach your Veterans' preference documentation in the Resume/CV field of your application.

Reminders:

• Your candidate profile and application materials are great opportunities to showcase your interest in the position and highlight your skills and experience. Submissions will be screened for consistency and communication skills, including attention to detail, spelling, and grammar. For more tips and guidance, check out

What you need to know to get the job

- This announcement is for one, full-time, permanent, SEIU represented, Operations & Policy Analyst 3position based in Portland, Oregon
- This is a HYBRID position. Please check SECTION 4. WORKING CONDITIONS, of the position description linked above to review more details regarding the details surrounding the working conditions.
- Please download and save a copy of this job announcement and linked position description, as it is not available after the application deadline. For questions about the announcement, or if you require an alternate format to apply, please contact the Senior Recruiter, Stephanie Mitchell at Voice: [ ] (TTY 711) or Email:

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Benefits of Joining Our Team

We offer a workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment; promote an atmosphere of mutual respect, dedication, and enthusiasm. You will collaborate with a team of bright individuals to work with and learn from. If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, the

Oregon Health Authority

is the place for you. We also offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Excellent

medical, vision, and dental

benefits package for the employee and qualified family members with a very low monthly out-of-pocket cost.
- Optional life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
- Employee benefits

include 11 paid holidays, 3 personal business days, 8 hours of monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours per month.
- Possible eligibility for the

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

.
- Membership in the

Public Employees Retirement System

(PERS)/

Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan

(OPSRP).

• Training opportunities

that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.

Additional Details

• The information in your application will be used to complete an Equal Pay Analysis to determine salary placement upon hire. Visit the Department of Administrative Services

Equal Pay Analysis Webpage

for more information.
- The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect the additional 6.95%. Review the

Classification and Compensation

page for more details on the classification.
- The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance, or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.
- Agency does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet Agency employment eligibility standards.

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The Oregon Health Authority is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer, committed to fair employment practices and pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate based on any protected class—including race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, or sexual orientation—and we do not screen applicants based on current or past compensation. Salary is determined through a fair review of your education, experience, and training as it relates to the position.

OHA is an anti-racist organization working to eliminate health inequities and dismantle structural barriers that impact underserved communities. Join us in advancing our Strategic Plan and building a more equitable Oregon.