Initial Posting Date:
10/29/2025Application Deadline:
11/11/2025Agency:
Oregon Health AuthoritySalary Range:
$7353 - $10827Position Type:
EmployeePosition Title:
Senior Communications and Organizational Strategy Analyst (Operations & Policy Analyst 4)Job Description:
Office of Behavioral Health Services Directors Office is looking for an experienced operations/policy analyst to operate as a liaison to provide advisement on strategic positioning across partners on behalf of the Behavioral Health Director.
In this position you will provide expert policy and strategy advice to BH Executive team including the BH Director and BH Deputy Director on high profile behavioral health issues policy level shifts organizational changes and communications strategy for overall positioning. You will represent the agency in cross functional work sometimes speaking on behalf of the Director of Behavioral Health. You will work closely with external relations/public affairs staff the Governors Office Oregon Health Policy Board OHA committees and advisory bodies the Legislature state and federal agencies OHA staff external partners and the public to represent the agency in a professional manner and to facilitate understanding and support for Behavioral Healths interests and policy positions and advise on and facilitate the development and implementation of strategic communications and presentations for internal and external audiences. You will also advise on budget legislative and policy issues at the direction of the Director of Behavioral Health.
Other duties you may perform are research analyze findings provide written reports provide executive talking points and advise on recommendations risks and challenges associated with reports studies and emerging analyses; work with web content; provide system and organizational technical support change management support develop process maps and operating procedures and processes and strategic planning efforts.
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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 eight years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skills for the Operations & Policy Analyst classification.
EXAMPLE: 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 five 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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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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