Initial Posting Date:
10/31/2024
Application Deadline:
11/14/2024
Agency:
Oregon Health Authority
Job Description:
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The Oregon Health Authority has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Community Information Exchange (CIE) Policy Analyst (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 Community Information Exchange (CIE) Policy Analyst (OPA 3) position will primarily work on CIE policy within the Office of Health Information Technology & Analytics Infrastructure (OHITAI) providing policy analysis, strategic planning, and program development related to CIE in Oregon to affect significant agency-wide objectives. This position will work closely with and advise the CIE Policy & Program Lead and CIE Policy & Program Manager providing consultative advice to management and leadership by researching and giving objective information on which to base policy and operational decisions. Primary functions of this position include: analyzing and evaluating existing or proposed policies with recommendations for leadership; developing informational documents and meeting materials for internal and external partners; developing, monitoring, and documenting work plans; creating partner engagement materials; supporting facilitation of partner meetings; assisting with vendor relationship management and deliverable input and review; and monitoring national and local CIE policies and landscape. This position monitors, analyzes, and interprets federal and state policy, which may include tracking new bills, regulations, and administrative rules. In achieving this work, this position will analyze and synthesize complex, disparate pieces of information into clear, consumable concepts. The position may develop administrative rules and procedures for programs. The position will engage with a wide variety of OHA staff and partners including community-based organizations, Medicaid coordinated care organizations (CCOs), healthcare organizations, other state agencies, and local government. The CIE program is highly visible and of interest to the state legislature, multiple partner groups or constituencies, and the Governor’s Office. Please visit https://www.oregon.gov/oha/HPA/OHIT/Pages/CIE-Overview.aspx to learn more about CIE.
Work Location: This position provides the opportunity for remote work. The primary work location for this position will be in Portland or Salem, within a cubicle setting or a mutually agreed upon remote work environment. This role will involve considerable computer usage and video conferencing. The hiring manager retains the authority to change the work location as necessary. Confidentiality of information must always be upheld. Occasional travel within the state may be necessary for attendance at meetings, conferences, and for delivering presentations.
This position falls under the Community Information Exchange (CIE) Policy Analyst (OPA 3). The AA Rate Pay Range for this position is $ 5,747.00-$ 8,831.00 USD Monthly
What we are looking for:
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.
Desired Attributes:
- Experience reading, comprehending, interpreting, analyzing, and evaluating existing or proposed policies at the local, state, or federal level such as legislative bills, proposed rules, regulations, and final rules.
- Experience in the social services and health care industries such as community-based organizations and social services delivery systems, Medicaid or Medicare programs, health care delivery systems, health care policy, health care clinical practice, health information technology, or Oregon's health care transformation initiatives.
- Experience working with closed loop referral technology or community information exchange (CIE) technology.
- Experience analyzing systems or situations, identifying problems, and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options that resulted in a solution focused plan.
- Experience eliciting and documenting issues and needs from internal and external partners.
- Proficiency with writing documents, whitepapers and presentations, and with presenting key takeaways in a concise fashion.
- Experience working with senior-level decision makers and their immediate staff.
- Experience with developing high-level presentation materials, notes, summaries, and themes.
- Experience communicating information verbally and in writing to peers, management, and external partners/customers.
- Experience coordinating and supporting multiple projects for senior staff, including preparing draft/final content and materials, monitoring timelines, and logistics Experience with working on multiple projects simultaneously, keeping track of timelines, and resulting in complete assignments that were timely and accurately.
- Experience with the conceptualization and completion of projects with minimal direction to meet deadlines.
- Advanced skills using software programs including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Experience in promoting a culturally competent and diverse work environment.
How to apply:
Complete the online application
Complete questionnaire
Upload Resume (Required)
- Upload Cover Letter (Required) Cover Letter, no more than 2 pages, specifically focused on your qualifications for this position as identified in the Desired Attributes section of this announcement.
*Applications without the required resume and cover letter will be removed from consideration.
Need Help?
If you need assistance to participate in the application process, including an accommodation request under the American with Disabilities Act contact: Tracy Blach at 503-509-5513 or tracy.blach@oha.oregon.gov
Additional Information
- Please monitor your Workday account, as all communication will be sent to your Workday account. You must have a valid e-mail address to apply.
- If you are a veteran, you may receive preference. Click here for more information about veterans’ preference. Veterans: To receive veterans' preference points, please submit the following required documentation when you apply:
- A copy of your DD214/DD215 form; OR a letter from the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs indicating you receive a non-service-connected pension for the five (5) point preference.
- A copy of your DD214/DD215 form; AND a copy of your veterans' disability preference letter from the Dept. of Veterans Affairs for the ten (10) point preference.
We do not offer VISA sponsorships or transfers at this time. You will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States within three days of hire.