Measure 110 Regional BHRN Analyst (Operations & Policy Analyst 3)

Initial Posting Date:

03/11/2025

Application Deadline:

03/23/2025

Agency:

Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range:

$6,123 - $9,409

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Measure 110 Regional BHRN Analyst (Operations & Policy Analyst 3)

Job Description:

The Behavioral Health Division (BHD) is seekingtwo skilled and dedicated grant administratorsfor the grant agreements awarded by the Measure 110 Oversight and Accountability Council for the purposes of creating the Behavioral Health Resource Networks (BHRNs), Oregon’s new statewide substance use

recovery system.

What you will do!

• Grant/Contract Oversight (40%): Administer and monitor various Measure 110 grant agreements, ensuring compliance and validation of grantee expenditures by performing. These duties include facilitating meetings; draft, update, and maintain documentation, work with OHA leadership and key partners, develop procurement strategies and schedules.

• Project Management (20%): Plan, organize, and execute operational improvement projects and research studies for the Measure 110 Behavioral Health Resource Networks program.Identify and mitigate potential risks, collaborating with local BHRNs to enhance access to addiction treatment and recovery services.Monitor and track project deliverables, budgets, and performance, ensuring alignment with program goals.

• Operational Research & Evaluation and Policy Analysis & Development (25%): Evaluate the effectiveness of the Measure 110 Program and BHRNs.Research trends to develop new information, evaluate findings, and propose legislative changes,policy implementation or changes,and operational changes to improve program effectiveness.Lead strategic planning initiatives and foster continuous organizational improvement.Work with external agencies and community partners to gain support for policy initiatives.

• Training and Technical Assistance (10%): Provide training, materials, and technical assistance on best practices related to BHRNs and the Measure 110 Program.Serve as a technical advisor for the necessary tools and resources.

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.

This is a full-time, permanent position and is represented by a union, SEIU Human Services.

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 medical, vision and dentalbenefits 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: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/pebb/pages/alex.aspx

• 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

• Pension and retirement programs

• Optional benefits include short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.

• Click here to learn more about State of Oregon benefits.

Most of this work may be conducted remotely at an alternate worksite with full access to the needed operating systems and technology. However, there are times (semi-annually) that the work will need to be conducted at field work to a specific location may be necessary. Work location can be changed at any time at the discretion of the hiring manager.

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.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Minimum Qualifications

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

Desired Attributes

• Experience in advancing health equity, addressing systemic health inequities and collaborating with diverse communities most harmed by social injustice and health inequities, with ability to use a trauma informed lens in interactions with community members, community partners, and grantees.

• Knowledge and skills related to contract and grant administration. (essential)

• Experience developing, implementing policies and programs at the community, state, and/or national level that promote equity and inclusion and address systemic health disparities, with an emphasis on integrating the voice of consumers with lived experience.

• Experience and knowledge of Oregon's Behavioral Health System and relational landscape of keypartners, providers, community based organizations, and advocacy groups such as Oregon Health Plan/MedicaidAdministration in Oregon, and experience in working with Community Mental Health Programs, Behavioral Health Service Providers, Coordinated Care Organizations or other managed care entities and their leadership to guide operations and policies.

• Experience with conflict resolution and consensus building.

• Understanding of the impact of the War on Drugs on the community and lived experience of these and other areas of diversity is valued and recognized as a desiredqualification for this position.

• Experience with and understating of quality improvement methodologies and metrics, providing organizational leadership, and project management to make gap analysis and recommendations

• Strong communication skills, oral and written, to lead/facilitate meetings and discussions, provide technical assistance, explain concepts and reportsregardinghealth care analytics, measurement, and/or programevaluation.

How to apply:

• Complete the online application

• Attach a 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. (Required)

• Please ensure you’ve provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Update professional, educational, voluntary, and personal experience on your resume. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information, please visit the Pay Equity Projecthomepage.

Questions/Need Help?

If you need assistance to participate in the application process, including an accommodation request under the American with Disabilities Act contact: Stephanie MitchellatVoice: [503-979-7679] (TTY 711)or Email: stephanie.d.mitchell@oha.oregon.gov.

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Additional Information

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• Candidates gathered from this job announcement may be used to fill future vacancies.

• If you are a veteran, you may receive preference. Click here for more information about veterans’ preference. If you checked that you are a veteran, we will ask you for your documents later in the process.

• Oregon Health Authority (OHA) does not offer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. OHA is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.

• If you are offered employment, the offer will be contingent upon the outcome of an abuse check, criminal records check and driving records check, and the information shall be shared with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Office of Human Resources (OHR). Any criminal or founded abuse history will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment.

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The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to work force diversity and anti-racism.