Medicaid School Based Services Analyst – 24 month Limited Duration (Operations & Policy Analyst 2)

This position is situated on the Medicaid Children and Family Policy unit which writes administrative rules (OAR), directs coverage policy, directs provider enrollment and provider billing policy, issues guidance, leads rate setting and provides subject matter expertise and FFS program leadership for the following areas within OHP: Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostics and Treatment (EPSDT); School Based Health Services; and Young Adults with Special Health Care Needs (YSCHN).

In this position, you will:

• Coordinate grant activities and grant projects; overseeing the implementation of project activities.
• Develop meeting agendas, schedules, and conduct meetings
• Coordinate training and technical assistance; responding to and supporting requests from education agencies.
• Design and direct the gathering, tabulating, and interpreting of required data for grant reporting requirements.
• Track overall program evaluation; and ensure necessary reports and documentation are submitted.

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Desired Attributes:

• Experience supporting the development and implementation of policies and programs at the community, state, and/or national level that advance health equity (address systemic health disparities, expand culturally responsive and inclusive services, factor in social determinants of health) and elevate the voice of community and those with lived experience.
• Knowledge of health services delivery systems, particularly the Oregon Health Plan/ Medicaid administration in Oregon.
• Knowledge of legislative and regulatory processes; specific knowledge of Oregon Administrative Rules and Oregon Revised Statutes is valued.
• Experience supporting inter-and cross-agency collaboration and coordination of community centered policies, programs, and continuous (performance / quality / process) improvement strategies.
• Strong oral and written communication skills across a variety of forums; experience communicating qualitative and quantitative 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.
• Experience and knowledge evaluating and synthesizing quantitative and qualitative data to analyze and measure the effectiveness, efficiency, and impact of administrative and technical programs within the context of health policy / healthcare services.
• Knowledge about contracts/interagency agreement administration, procurement, and grant administration within the context of Oregon state government (e.g. OHA/ODHS) or other complex health services delivery organizations.
• Demonstrated project management experience, including ability to effectively manage multiple project timelines and priorities and promote human-centered change management.

Benefits of Joining Our Team

• 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.

Application Guidance

How to Apply: Submit a copy of your resume and cover letter at Oregonjobs.org using job number REQ-180806

Application Deadline:  05/26/2025

Salary Range:  $5,325 - $8,148