Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics Research & Data Senior Analyst (RA4)

Initial Posting Date:

12/09/2024

Application Deadline:

12/20/2024

Agency:

Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range:

$6,146 - $9,447

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics Research & Data Senior Analyst (RA4)

Job Description:

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The Oregon Health Authority has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Research Analyst to join an excellent team. This is a full-time, permanent, represented position in the Health Policy and Analytics Division, Office of Health Analytics.

What you will do:

The primary purpose of the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics Research & Data Senior Analysts position involves establishing data infrastructure for various care initiatives at different levels, collaborating with committees and partners, conducting research studies, developing evaluation frameworks, creating data collection tools, analyzing data, and overseeing junior research analysts. This position will work independently to promote data-driven decision making within the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics program. The Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC) Research and Data Senior Analyst position will play a vital role in supporting CCBHC program decision-making and strategic planning efforts, particularly as they pertain to persons seeking services from the CCBHC network. This position Will work in collaboration with the Behavioral Health Analytics Manager and colleagues from various OHA Divisions, including Behavioral Health and Medicaid, to provide data support and project coordination for CCBHC programs and services. This position will oversee and execute intricate research projects and extensive analyses. This role involves conducting research on CCBHC program, calculating, and reporting monitoring metrics, evaluating related programs, and performing advanced analyses such as regression and survival data analyses. Additionally, it involves organizing intricate claims data into understandable components including costs of behavioral health programs and creating and implementing data collection tools such as complex surveys. Create, execute, and provide research and complex data solutions to a diverse range of prominent data clients and collaborators.

This role requires strong analytical, project management, and interpersonal skills and offers a high level of autonomy. Applicants should be skilled in self-direction, as well as adept at navigating complex situations and managing multiple priorities with professionalism.

Work Location: Optional 100% remote, 100% in-person or hybrid options are available, with office space in Salem or Portland. 

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What's in it for you?

We offer a workplace that balances productivity with wellbeing and promotes an atmosphere of mutual respect, dedication, and innovation. You will collaborate with a motivated team of bright, highly skilled, passionate individuals. We offer full medical, vision and dental with paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and eleven paid holidays per year plus pension and retirement plans. If you are committed to contributing to a healthier Oregon and advancing health equity through data-driven decision-making, we highly encourage you to apply for this position at Oregon Health Authority .

This position falls under the Research Analyst 4 classification. The AA Rate Pay Range for this position is $5,747.00-$8,831.00 USD Monthly.

The Oregon Health Authority is committed to developing and promoting culturally and linguistically appropriate programs and a diverse and inclusive workforce representing the diversity, culture, strengths, and values of the people of Oregon. Click here to learn more about OHA’s mission, vision, and core values. OHA is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other protected class under state or federal law.

What we are looking for:

Minimum Qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree in any disciplines that included six-quarter units in statistics or quantitative analysis methods and procedures, and three years of experience using computerized applications to independently gather, compile, and analyze data and prepare narrative or statistical reports. Two of the three years must have included coordinating complex research projects.

OR

Five years of research experience using computerized applications to independently gather, compile, and analyze data and prepare narrative or statistical reports. Two of the five years must have included coordinating complex research projects.

Preferred Attributes:
• Three (3) years of experience with statistical software and programming languages, such as SAS and SQL, including data management and statistical analyses
• Experience in health outcomes research, healthcare delivery systems research, or health survey research; related fields such as public health, sociology, nursing, psychology, or economics may also apply.
• Proficiency with data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or SharePoint BI, including dashboard development and implementation. Preference given for Power BI experience.
• Proven ability to produce written reports, executive summaries, fact sheets, and other plain-language materials to support data-driven decision-making.
• Quantitative and qualitative problem-solving skills; preference for formal qualitative data analysis experience and working with healthcare claims, particularly Medicaid data.
• Experience with Medicaid programs, behavioral health services, and other social services.
• Expertise in collecting, analyzing, and reporting granular data on race, ethnicity, language, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity.
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing health equity and addressing systemic health disparities through collaboration with diverse populations.
• Experience managing complex projects involving diverse perspectives and achieving consensus.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical data concepts in accessible language.
• Proficiency in project management techniques and tools for end-to-end project delivery.
• Experience in evaluation design, mixed-methods data collection, and reporting.
• Familiarity with statistical analysis software such as SAS, STATA, or RStudio.
• Proven ability to develop and implement data measures and project management strategies.

How to apply:

Complete the online application.

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Applicants who fail to upload resume and cover letter will not be considered.

Resumes, cover letters and all other documents must all be uploaded at one time. When uploading a resume, please upload any other documents in the same area/field. Applicants who fail to upload resume and cover letter will not be considered.

Specific instructions for resume and cover letter:

Please use your resume and cover letter to explain very explicitly how you meet the minimum qualifications and preferred attributes above, to the extent possible. The hiring manager will be looking for evidence of the explicit attributes listed during the screening process.

We are especially looking for someone who has high-level technical skills and experience but who is also highly skilled in written and verbal communication with people of varying levels and types of expertise and who is excited about working with a team, building relationships, and contributing to a continuously improving program.

This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

Please ensure you’ve provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment.  For further information, please visit the Pay Equity Project homepage.

Need Help?

If you need assistance to participate in the application process, including an accommodation request under the American with Disabilities Act contact: Tracy Blach at 503-509-5513 or Tracy.Blach@oha.oregon.gov

Additional Information

• Please monitor your Workday account, as all communication will be sent to your Workday account. You must have a valid e-mail address to apply.
• If you are a veteran, you may receive preference. Click here for more information about veterans’ preference. If you checked that you are a veteran, we will ask you for your documents later in the process.
• We do not offer VISA sponsorships or transfers at this time – unless specifically noted. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States.
• If you are offered employment, the offer will be contingent upon the outcome of an abuse check, criminal records check and driving records check, and the information shall be shared with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Office of Human Resources (OHR). Any criminal or founded abuse history will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment.
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The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to work force diversity.

The Oregon Health Authority is committed to fair employment practices and non-discrimination, including pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected class (race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation) in the payment of wages or screen applicants on the basis of their current or past compensation. We determine salary by completing a review of your application materials to evaluate your related education, experience, and training for this position. OHA is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.

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