Community Restoration Evaluation Unit, Aid & Assist (Operations & Policy Analyst 3)

State of Oregon; United States; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental coverage

Public service loan forgiveness

PERS/OPSRP retirement

Training & development

Job summary

The Oregon Health Authority seeks an Operation & Policy Analyst 3 to coordinate initiatives within Oregon’s Substance Use Disorders treatment system and advise senior Medicaid policy leadership.

The role focuses on the Oregon Health Plan, inter-departmental and inter-governmental collaboration, and reporting to CMS waiver requirements. Hybrid in Salem, with a demanding policy and analytical scope.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 7 years of professional evaluative, analytical and planning work experience may substitute for the degree.
• Seven years of experience is also acceptable in combination with education.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate implementation of initiatives related to Oregon's Substance Use Disorders treatment system.
• Serve as policy advisor to senior management of the Oregon Medicaid Program and OHA.
• Provide expertise, analysis, and coordination in benefits development, implementation, and monitoring for Oregon Health Plan beneficiaries.
• Engage in cross-agency coordination within OHA, DHS, and federal CMS bodies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Policy analysis

Planning & evaluation

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (relevant field)

Job description

Community Restoration Evaluation Unit, Aid & Assist (Operation & Policy Analyst 3)

Initial Posting Date: 10/19/2026

Application Deadline: 10/27/2026

Agency: Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range: $6,276 - $9,644

Position Type: Employee

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.

The Behavioral Health Division helps Oregonians achieve physical, mental and social well-being by providing access to health, mental health and addiction services and supports to meet the needs of Oregon adults and children.

We accomplish this through collaboration with individuals, their families, counties, other state agencies, providers, advocates and communities.

In this position, you will coordinate implementation of a broad range of initiatives related to Oregon's Substance Use Disorders treatment system.

You will serve as a key policy advisor to senior management of the Oregon Medicaid Program and OHA and provide expertise, analysis, and coordination in development, implementation, and monitoring of benefits for the Oregonians who are on the Oregon Health Plan.

In this position, you will focus on Oregon’s 1115 Demonstration Waiver.

The scope of your work will be inter-departmental (Behavioral Health and Medicaid), and inter-governmental (OHA and Tribal Governments).

You will engage in specific cross-agency coordination throughout OHA, with DHS, and with the federal government at CMS' Medicaid and Medicare regulatory bodies.

Your cross-agency coordination will include gathering information as requested by CMS and answering questions and communicating updates and requirements of this CMS waiver to other impacted agencies.

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 four years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.
• OR; Any combination of experience and education equivalent to seven years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skills for the classification.

Desired Attributes

• Experience utilizing strong project management skills to plan, organize, execute, and deliver projects successfully, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the required standard.
• Experience producing written reports with the ability to summarize reports to a variety of audiences with a range of conceptual understanding of the topic.
• Technical expertise and experience with health care financing and budget.
• Expertise and experience with reviewing, analyzing and making policy recommendations related to health outcomes research, health care delivery systems research, and modeling.
• Demonstrated experience at a leadership level communicating with a diverse group of partners on complex topics, and leading groups with diverse and/or opposing views through a consensus process that results in a mutually acceptable solution.
• Good understanding of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)’s role in healthcare policy and collaboration with states, federal requirements related to Medicaid authorities, and general experience and knowledge of Behavioral Health, Medicaid and Medicare programs, and particularly program quality improvement metrics.

Benefits

• Excellent, low-cost medical, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family.
• Optional benefits like life insurance, disability coverage, deferred compensation, and FSA options for health and childcare.
• Generous paid time off: 11 holidays, 3 personal days, monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours/month.
• Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Retirement security through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
• Training and development opportunities to grow your career with the State of Oregon.

Additional Details

This announcement is for one, full-time, permanent, SEIU represented, Community Restoration Evaluation Unit, Aid & Assist (Operation & Policy Analyst 3) position based in Salem, Oregon.

This is a hybrid (5-10% in-office) position.

Employment is contingent upon a criminal records check and a driving records check that meets OHA criteria at the time of hire and throughout employment.

The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying range. If the successful candidate qualifies for PERS, the salary range will increase by 6.95%.

Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. OHA will use E-Verify to verify work authorization. If your employment eligibility depends on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet the requirements for this position.

Recruiter Contact

Recruiter: Stephanie Mitchell

Email: [e-mail]

Phone (text friendly): [phone]

Accommodation Requests (ADA): OHA provides reasonable accommodations under the ADA, which may include alternative formats of materials or language support. If you need an accommodation to apply for this position or participate in the selection process, please contact the recruiter listed above.

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 protected class – including race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, or sexual orientation – and does 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.

Oregon state government is a large organization by nearly any standard. With over 40,000 employees working all over the state, in small communities and large, we are proving that government can be innovative. We work as a team, challenging ourselves to be better, faster and more efficient with taxpayer dollars. After all, when every day we are responsible for caring for the needs of a diverse population and thriving business community, we simply must have the best and brightest workforce. If you take responsibility for your actions, are passionate about helping others succeed, and have a reputation for excellence and honesty, why not make Oregon state government your next career move? Joining our team means you open the door to many possibilities. From entry level to executive, outdoor work to policy setting, we have a role for nearly every calling, expertise and background. If you’re looking at us from across the country (or beyond!), know that Oregon is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Made up of seven diverse regions, Oregon has the ocean, mountains, valleys, high desert, cities, small towns, and almost everything in between. Oregon “flies with her own wings.”