Senior Policy Analyst (Operations and Policy Analyst 3)

Initial Posting Date:

08/08/2025

Application Deadline:

08/24/2025

Agency:

Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range:

$6,123 - $9,409

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Senior Policy Analyst (Operations and Policy Analyst 3)

Job Description:

Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today!  - Senior Policy Analyst (Operations and Policy Analyst 3)

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), Adolescent Health, ScreenWise & Reproductive Health Section is recruiting for a Senior Policy Analyst (OPA3) to serve as a senior programmatic and policy advisor for the Reproductive Health Program. This position will bring expertise to the state in the following areas: federal and state laws and rules related to access to and provision of reproductive health services; best practices and proven approaches to advancing health equity; health care systems, including local public health, Medicaid, and commercial payers; programmatic operations; and emergent policy issues that impact access to reproductive health care.

You will provide statewide leadership to build capacity, identify problems, develop programs/services, and improve systems by providing oversight and direction to implement systems change and policy that have complex financial, operational, and health related implications, and which aim to increase access to high-quality, culturally, and linguistically responsive reproductive health care and support Oregonians’ reproductive autonomy.

You will serve as subject matter expert for reproductive health and lead both programmatic and policy work.

You will work with staff across OHA and multiple public and private partner agencies to develop collaborative efforts related to reproductive health and to communicate this work to state and national offices.

For a full review of the position description, please click 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.

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: 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 and cover letter.

• Advanced knowledge of and experience in, the reproductive health field.
• Experience with reproductive health services, reproductive health policy, and the intersectional systems that impact the reproductive autonomy of all people.
• Experience in advancing health equity, addressing systemic health inequities, and collaborating with diverse communities most harmed by social injustice and health inequities.
• Master’s degree in public health or social sciences is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience and skills related to leading projects to achieve program goals.
• Knowledge of and experience with state legislative processes and bill analysis is preferred.
• Understanding of Medicaid programs and requirements is preferred.
• Advanced communication skills, both written and oral, preferred.

Preference Statement:

Preference will be given to candidates possessing more years of experience and meeting more of the desired attributes.

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, cover letter, and answer all supplemental questions.

** This job posting requires a resume and cover letter. Failure to upload any of the required documents will result in your application being disqualified. **

• 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, representation: SEIU, Senior Policy Analyst (Operations and Policy Analyst 3), position based in Portland, Oregon.
• This is 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, Elizabeth Chine at: Elizabeth.Chine@oha.oregon.gov or call 971-718-1114

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 Authority is 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. OHA will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized 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.

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