REALD & SOGI Repository and Registry Governance Policy Advisor (OPA4)

Initial Posting Date:

03/13/2025

Application Deadline:

03/24/2025

Agency:

Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range:

$7,353 - $10,827

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

REALD & SOGI Repository and Registry Governance Policy Advisor (OPA4)

Job Description:

Recruiting Announcement for REALD & SOGI Governance Policy Advisor

The Equity & Inclusion Division Race Ethnicity, Language Disability, & Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (REALD & SOGI) Section is hiring a REALD & SOGI Repository and Registry Data Governance Policy Advisor (Operations Policy Analyst 4).

If you are interested in Data Governance Policy, change and project management related to using disaggregated demographic data to inform health equity policy, research, and programmatic decisions, then we want you to apply now!

WHAT YOU WILL DO
The primary purpose of this position is to lead the governance policy development process for REALD & SOGI data collection standards. The role involves facilitating an interagency governance and technical advisory process across OHA & ODHS to support the implementation and adoption of these standards. This position will manage the integration of these standards into data systems within OHA, ODHS, CCOs, insurers, and providers. The Data Governance Policy Advisor will develop consensus recommendations for agency leadership, the Governor's Office, the Oregon State Legislature, the Oregon Health Policy Board, and other key health care groups regarding the implementation, analysis, and reporting of REALD & SOGI data for diverse use cases. The role will also focus on creating enterprise-wide implementation strategies and ensuring that the adoption of REALD & SOGI requirements aligns with legislative intent, community priorities, and the ongoing evaluation of data representativeness across Oregon. Key responsibilities include implementing processes to ensure accessibility of the data for policy and programmatic decision-making, increasing parity across OHA and ODHS, and identifying and eliminating health inequities in Oregon. This position will manage the REALD & SOGI data request processes, ensuring they are aligned with legislative intent and agency-wide governance procedures. The Policy Advisor will develop guidance documents and support training for research and data analysts, program staff in OHA, ODHS, CCOs, providers, and insurers, helping them to request, use, and protect REALD & SOGI data appropriately. Additional duties involve creating and managing data use agreements, establishing criteria for exempting data collection systems from the standards, and ensuring compliance with agency-wide data privacy, security, and accessibility requirements. The Advisor will also update and maintain the REALD & SOGI data reporting policy, governance standards, data governance charter, and the governance website, ensuring continuous communication about data governance and the request process. This position requires strong project and change management skills, a deep understanding of statewide health care data systems, and a broad knowledge of national laws governing consent, privacy, and the use of personally identifiable information. The Policy Advisor must facilitate complex discussions about data governance and manage the technical, political, fiscal, and administrative aspects of projects. The role requires significant autonomy, excellent self-direction, and the ability to navigate competing demands in a dynamic environment. The Policy Advisor will partner with the repository data team and analysts to support the development and operation of the REALD & SOGI data Repository and Registry, contributing to OHA’s overarching goal of eliminating health inequities by 2030.

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 five years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.

OR;

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

WHAT WE ARE SEEKING:
Desired Attributes:

• Demonstrated expertise in leadership, data governance, and equity analysis, with a focus on addressing disparities through community engagement, policy development, and social justice work.
• Proven track record of applying health equity frameworks to manage organizational change and implement equity initiatives in diverse systems and large organizations.
• Extensive knowledge of national policies on data interoperability, privacy protections for personally identifiable information, and state/federal governance of data collection and sharing.
• Accomplished in building and maintaining effective relationships with diverse communities, including Tribes, and gender, racial, ethnic, linguistic, and disability groups, while incorporating their input into decision-making processes.
• Expertise in applying health equity frameworks and change management principles in large organizations and multi-system environments.
• Proven experience in engaging and collaborating with external partners and internal partners to support governance and project management focused on equity and policy initiatives.
• Advanced proficiency in tracking, managing, and prioritizing multiple project timelines to ensure projects meet deadlines and deliverables.
• Solid foundation in adhering to federal and state regulations for data privacy, governance, and the ethical use of personally identifiable information.

Working Conditions: This position involves frequent contact with executives, management, and staff both internal and external to the organization. It requires working with a variety of people and situations, which requires the incumbent to exercise diplomacy. Confidentiality of information must be always maintained. This position is in Portland and may require travel to Salem and around the state and will be a hybrid mix of in office /remote work. Candidates will need flexibility to come into the Portland office at least a few days a week. Often travel to meetings is required with some travel to trainings. There can be frequent interruptions and demanding timeframes. The location of this position is in an office, cubicle and/or an agreed upon remote work environment with significant use of a computer and video conferencing. Requires frequent use of a computer for prolonged periods to produce written documents. Must be willing to learn new technologies, especially remote-based learning programs and other applications. This position regularly works with internal and external groups composed of racially, ethnically, linguistically, disability and gender-diverse individuals.

What's in it for you?

The Equity & Inclusion division is a team of passionate individuals working to identify and address health inequities. You will receive a comprehensive, competitive, and affordable benefits, leave, and wellness package, including:

• Nearly unbeatable medical, vision, and dental benefits
• 11 paid holidays
• 10 hours of vacation per month
• 8 hours of sick leave per month, eligible to be used as accrued.
• 24 hours of personal business leave per fiscal year, eligible to be used after 6 months of service.
• Pension and retirement programs
• Opportunity to potentially receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• Continuous growth and development opportunities
• Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work.
• A healthy work/life balance, including flexible schedules and hybrid work options for many positions.

OHA’s strategic goal is to eliminate health inequities in Oregon by 2030. OHA definition for health equity:

“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 redistribution of resources and power; and recognizing, reconciling, and rectifying historical and contemporary injustices.”

OHA values health equity, service excellence, integrity, leadership, partnership, innovation, and transparency. Click here, to learn more about OHA’s mission, vision, and core values.

How to apply:

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This position falls under the OPA 4 classification. The AA Rate Pay Range for this position is $7,353.00 - $10,827.00 USD Monthly

Please ensure you’ve provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information, please visit the Pay Equity Project homepage.

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Voice: 503-509-5513

Email: tracy.blach@oha.oregon.gov

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