Quality Incentive Program Transition Policy Analyst

Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today!  - Quality Incentive Program Transition Policy Analyst (OPA3)

The primary purpose of Quality Incentive Program Transition Policy Analyst position is to implement changes to the Quality Metrics, Surveys, and Reporting unit's efforts, with a focus on transitioning the Quality Incentive Program (QIP) to an equity-focused model as outlined in Senate Bill 966 (2023). This position will be responsible for aligning the unit’s activities with OHA’s 2030 goal to eliminate health inequities, including managing project plans, goals, and milestones. The analyst will advise management on project risks, including resource constraints and conflicting priorities. Strong project management, analytical, and interpersonal skills are required, as well as the ability to navigate complex situations with a high degree of autonomy. The role will involve working across multiple divisions and presenting complex information to diverse audiences.

For a full review of the position description, which describes the job duties of this position please  Click here to view the Position Description

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.

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.

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 engaging in equity analysis with the goal of decreasing health disparities for populations most affected by historic and contemporary injustices.
• Experience with Oregon Legislature and legislative processes, Oregon Administrative Rules and Oregon Revised Statutes.
• Experience with Medicaid and the Oregon Health Plan (OHP) with the ability to understand various cross system terms, mandates and policies.
• Experience in a public-facing role working with community groups, committees, advocates, OHP members (or similar populations), lobbyists and law makers.
• Experience with quantitative and qualitative problem solving.
• Experience in survey design, research design, report writing, and data presentation.
• Experience with health survey research, health outcomes research, health care delivery systems research, or experience using health care expenditure, utilization and quality assurance data. Experience in producing written reports, executive summaries and fact sheets.

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 a full-time, permanent, represented position based in Portland, Oregon.
• This can be a remote position. Please check SECTION 4. WORKING CONDITIONS, of the position description linked above to review more details regarding the details surrounding the working conditions.

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.

The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, committed to diversity and pay equity.