Problem Gambling Analyst (Operations & Policy Analyst 3)

Oregon State Government Jobs; Salem (OR); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oregon Health Authority is seeking a Problem Gambling Analyst to oversee and improve statewide treatment services. The position emphasizes collaboration and leadership, aiming to enhance health equity and support for individuals in need.

Benefits

Excellent medical, vision, and dental benefits

11 paid holidays and personal business days

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Seven years of professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.
• Experience specific to gambling disorder treatment practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and coordination for statewide problem gambling treatment services.
• Make agency decisions while representing the agency in various sectors.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication

Program development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, or Political Science.

Certified Gambling Addition Counselor (CGAC) or Certified Gambling Addiction Counselor - Registration (CGAC-R)

Job description

Initial Posting Date:

05/29/2025

Application Deadline:

06/12/2025

Agency:

Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range:

$6,123 - $9,409

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Problem Gambling Analyst (Operations & Policy Analyst 3)

Job Description:

Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! - Problem Gambling Analyst (Operations & Policy Analyst 3)

The Behavioral Health Division (BHD) 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’s adults and children. We accomplish this through collaboration with individuals, their families, counties, other state agencies, providers, advocates and communities.

The purpose of this position is to provide leadership, coordination, consultative advice, planning, policy and program development recommendations, and evaluation and oversight to a statewide problem gambling treatment services delivery system.

In this position, you will focus on:

• program improvement plans, establishment of policy and procedures, evaluation of program outputs and outcomes, and development of new methods or standards.
• setting standards, directing projects, determining program priorities and direction, developing systems, providing technical assistance to local program directors and staff, providing workforce development opportunities, developing key and strategic partnerships and liaisons on a statewide level.
• Make complex and potentially controversial agency decisions and will routinely represent the agency in dealing with other state agencies, public and private sector organizations, businesses, and advocacy and special interest groups related to consultation, development, funding and monitoring of problem gambling treatment or other related programs.
• make recommendations for budget development, tracks legislative bills and provides legislative analysis as it relates to problem gambling treatment, determines program priorities and will exercise independent judgement, consulting with management as needed.
• Periodic in state travel and occasional out of state travel.

For a full review of the position description, pleaseclick here.

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 ofprofessional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.

EXAMPLE: 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.

Special Qualifications:

Must possess a Certified Gambling Addiction Counselor (CGAC) or Certified Gambling Addiction Counselor - Registration (CGAC-R) at the time of application.

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.

• Federal, state, local laws, rules, policies, plans, and funding requirements related to treatment of gambling disorder, knowledge of health care delivery systems, and an understanding the full continuum of behavioral health care, with specific understanding of the cross section between mental health, substance use disorder, gambling disorder, and systemic racism.
• Experience analyzing research and cost literature. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience specific to gambling disorder treatment practices and strategies in a variety of settings and applying this research to the program and services.
• Extensive knowledge of public health and behavioral health principles.
• Skill in writing and analyzing general, statistical and technical reports.
• Skill in presenting and defending data, research and administrative studies.
• Professional subject matter expertise in gambling disorder treatment and co-occurring disorders including experience in programs or organizations and activities that integrated co-occurring disorders.
• Lived experience with behavioral health issues.

We are seeking someone who shares Oregon Health Authority’s mission and values. OHA values health equity, service excellence, integrity, leadership, partnership, innovation and transparency. OHA’s 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.” OHA’s 10-year goal is to eliminate health inequities. Click here, to learn more about OHA’s mission, vision and core values.

Application Guidance

How to Apply: Submission Requirements - At the time of application, ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up to date and attach a current copy of your resume and cover letter.

• External Candidates: Visit the State of Oregon job opportunities webpage to submit your application. Be sure to follow all application submission requirements.
• Internal Candidates: Current State of Oregon employees must apply through their employee Workday login. Be sure to follow all application submission requirements.

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• Before the job announcement closes, log in to your Workday account to check for pending tasks under “My Applications” and complete them.
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Reminders:

• Your candidate profile and application materials are great opportunities to showcase your interest in the position and highlight your skills and experience. Submissions will be screened for consistency and communication skills, including attention to detail, spelling, and grammar. For more tips and guidance, check out What you need to know to get the job!
• This announcement is for one, full-time, permanent, SEIU represented, Operations & Policy Analyst 3 position based in Salem, Oregon.

• This is a fully remote position. Please check SECTION 4. WORKING CONDITIONS, of the position description linked above to review more details regarding the details surrounding the working conditions.

• Please download and save a copy of this job announcement and linked position description, as it is not available after the application deadline. For questions about the announcement, or if you require an alternate format to apply, please contact the Senior Recruiter, Stephanie Mitchell at Voice: [503-979-7679] (TTY 711) or Email: [e-mail].
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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 you're 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:

• Excellent medical, vision, and dental benefits package for the employee and qualified family members with a very low monthly out-of-pocket cost.
• Optional life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
• Employee benefits include 11 paid holidays, 3 personal business days, 8 hours of monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours per month.
• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).

• Training opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.

Additional Details

• The information in your application will be used to complete an Equal Pay Analysis to determine salary placement upon hire. Visit the Department of Administrative Services Equal Pay Analysis Webpage for more information.
• The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect the additional 6.95%. Review the Classification and Compensation page for more details on the classification.
• Agency does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet Agency employment eligibility standards.

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