Research & Data - Office of Health Analytics (RA4)

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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 is the All Payer All Claims (APAC) Program?

The APAC Program is one of the largest and most complex data systems within OHA and one of the most comprehensive All Payer Claims Datasets (APCDs) in the country, incorporating health care data from over 90 percent of people in Oregon. The APAC team collects, manages, and analyzes health care claims from commercial insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid plans to inform policy and community decision-making.

What you will do:

The APAC Research Analyst will play a key role in maintaining, analyzing, reporting on, and continuously improving APAC data. The APAC Analyst manages data quality improvement and validation efforts, processes and fulfills data requests from academic researchers, health care organizations, OHA partners, other state and county agencies, and the Governor's Office, and conducts complex analyses to support decision making and health system transformation.

This position requires strong analytic, communication, and interpersonal skills. The APAC Analyst will be expected to solve complex, emergent, novel data issues and communicate with team members and partners who have varying types and levels of expertise.

This position works collaboratively with analytic, policy, and program staff across OHA divisions such as the Public Health Division and the Equity and Inclusion Division, as well as with staff from other state agencies, such as the Department of Human Services (DHS) and Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS).

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.

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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.

Required Attributes:

• At least two years of work experience analyzing healthcare claims data.
• Knowledge of statistical software packages, preferably R or SAS, and programming languages, preferably SQL.
• Demonstrated ability to perform complex statistical and quantitative analyses.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively present data using text, charts, graphs, and other data visualizations.

Preferred Attributes:

• A master’s degree or PhD in health sciences, economics, statistics, informatics, mathematics, public health, epidemiology, social science, public policy, computer science, or related field*
•  Extensive knowledge of health care claims (such as ICD-9, ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS codes), encounter, and enrollment data; health care quality, cost, and utilization measures; health care financial data; and/or hospital data
• Knowledge of health services research and evaluation design, methods, and analyses
• Knowledge of state and federal health policy, Medicaid and Medicare programs, and health care reform efforts
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex, technical data concepts to a range of technical, policy, and community audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to identify data-related issues, work with a team to propose solutions, implement the chosen solution, and communicate and document the solution to internal and external partners.
• Experience with Tableau or other data visualization software.

*While an advanced degree is one of the preferences for this position, other experiences that demonstrate mastery of claims data analysis and other relevant knowledge will also be heavily considered. Please consider applying even if you do not have an advanced degree.

How to apply:

Complete the online application.

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Specific instructions for resume and cover letter:

Please use your resume and cover letter to explain very explicitly how you meet the minimum qualifications, required attributes, 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: Trach Blach at 503-509-5513 or Tracy.Blach@oha.oregon.gov

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• 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.
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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.