Operations & Policy Analyst 1 (Operations & Policy Analyst 1)
State of Oregon
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State of Oregon is seeking an Operations & Policy Analyst 1 to identify and implement operational activities that improve recruiting and offboarding efficiency within the Office of Business Operations. You will support the division and use independent decision making to route assignments and manage deadlines.
The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to work with management across teams.
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.
- Three years of technical-level experience or education equivalent to the degree requirements.
Responsibilities
- Identify, recommend and implement operational activities to improve recruiting and offboarding efficiency.
- Provide operational support for the Office of Business Operations and Health Policy & Analytics.
- Coordinate administrative initiatives and directives and route assignments to meet deadlines.
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Job description
10/13/2026
10/20/2026
Oregon Health Authority
Employee
The primary purpose of the Operations Analyst is to identify, recommend, and implement operational activities to improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the recruiting and offboarding functions in the Office of Business Operations. The Operations Analyst provides operational support for the Office of Business Operations and within Health Policy & Analytics, as assigned, and ensures that the recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding functions are effective for the division. Using independent decision making, this position implements and coordinates administrative initiatives and directives. This position is authorized to make decisions in the routing of assignments, movement of information and initiating follow up when deadlines need to be met or when quick response is needed.
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;
OR Any combination of experience or education equivalent to three years technical-level experience that typically supports the knowledge and skill requirements listed for the classification.
- Experience interacting with and providing professional and helpful feedback to all levels of management. Excellent organization and task management skills.
- Experience providing exceptional customer service. Proficiency in MS Office-especially Outlook, Word, Excel, as well as Smartsheet and Adobe. Understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
- Skill in monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
- Excellent at developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. Ability to encourage and build trust, respect and cooperation among team members.
- Experience with translating what information means and how it can be used.
- Ability to establish long-range objectives and specify the strategies and actions to achieve them. Identifies complex problems and reviews related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. Experience using teleconference, webinar, and other communication software or technology. Ability to learn new software and technology quickly.
- Ability to write clearly, effectively, and proficiently. Skill in developing various documents including procedures, formal letters, emails, and reports. Consistent transportation to get to the state office building for any appointments.
We offer a workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment; promotes an atmosphere of mutual respect, dedication, and enthusiasm. You will collaborate with a team of smart, experienced and passionate people.
- 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.
- This position will require 4-6 days a month in the office
- Employment is contingent upon a criminal records check and a driving records check (if applicable) 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%. For more information, see the Classification and Compensation page.
- The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an education institution during the application process.
- This position does not provide visa sponsorship. 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.
- Each application is reviewed by the hiring team as part of the standard process. The hiring team will not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to review applications.
- We evaluate candidates based on their own skills and experience. Unless explicitly approved, outside resources including Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools are not permitted during assessments or interviews. Use of unauthorized resources will disqualify a candidate from further consideration.
Recruiter: Tracy Blach
Email: tracy.blach@oha.oregon.gov
Phone (text friendly): 503-509-5513
Reasonable Accommodation Requests (ADA): OHA provides reasonable accommodation under the ADA, which may include alternative formats of materials. If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for this position or participate in the selection process, please contact the recruiter listed above.
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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 protected class – including race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, or sexual orientation and 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.
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