Initial Posting Date:
10/17/2025Application Deadline:
10/29/2025Agency:
Oregon Health AuthoritySalary Range:
$6123 - $9409Position Type:
EmployeePosition Title:
Program Implementation Strategist (Operations & Policy Analyst 3)Job Description:
Are you an experienced analyst who believes in Oregon Health Authorities goal to address health inequities Would you like to play an integral part in Behavioral Health Division (BHD)initiatives to help Oregonians achieve physical mental and social well-being
This position is imbedded in the outpatient and strategic initiatives unit of the Adult Behavioral Health program. The two primary function of this role will be to support the expansion of Behavioral Health programs for young adults and support the Veterans Behavioral Health program. You will handle complex and potentially controversial agency decisions related to young adult services and will routinely represent the agency in dealings with vendors public and private sector organizations businesses legislature and advocacy or special interest groups.
You will be responsible for contract accountability and success and may manage large and complex contracts that blend multiple funding streams and may include corrective action planning or repayment planning with providers. Duties for this role may include preparing negotiating administering and auditing assigned contracts; drafts updates and maintaining a variety of procurement documentation; participates in developing procurement strategies and schedules. You will maintain compliance with contract standards and regulations governing public agency contracts.
You will plan design and direct behavioral health regulations policies and priorities assuring that state and local planning processes are conducted as authorized by state statutes and federal regulations. You will identify system performance and system development needs including administrative legislative and funding changes to improve the effectiveness of services.
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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.
Any combination of experience and education equivalent to seven years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skills for the classification.
OR
A Bachelors 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: 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.
We are seeking someone who shares Oregon Health Authoritys mission and values. OHA values health equity service excellence integrity leadership partnership innovation and transparency. OHAs 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. OHAs 10-year goal is to eliminate health inequities. Click here to learn more about OHAs mission vision and core values.
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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 youre driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives the Oregon Health Authorityis the place for you. We also offer a competitive benefits package including:
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The Oregon Health Authority is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to fair employment practices and pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate based on any protected classincluding race sex veteran status disability age color religion national origin marital status or sexual orientationand we do not screen applicants based on current or past compensation. Salary is determined through a fair review of your education experience and training as it relates to the position.
OHA is an anti-racist organization working to eliminate health inequities and dismantle structural barriers that impact underserved communities. Join us in advancing our Strategic Plan and building a more equitable Oregon.
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