Behavioral Health Division is seeking an experienced operations and policy analyst to serve as liaison between the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs (ODVA), Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS), local, state and federal officials, and community partners by providing and promoting statewide collaboration and leadership on veterans’ and military service members' behavioral health care issues, benefits and entitlements. Sound intriguing? Apply now!

What you will do!
• Research trending topics, determining which are actionable on a state or local level.
• Develop, in cooperation with department policy coordinator and ODVA, potential legislation impacting veterans’ behavioral health care.
• Advise OHA staff on rulemaking, contracting and best practices in serving the behavioral health needs of veterans.
• Testify as necessary, on legislative issues relating to veterans’ behavioral health care.
• Discover and develop solutions for:
o Barriers to access to behavioral health care for veterans and military service members in Oregon
o Barriers to utilization of behavioral health care for veterans and military service members in Oregon
o Unique challenges access and utilization of behavioral health care for women veterans in Oregon
o Unique challenges experienced by underserved veterans, including homeless, LGBTQ, rural and tribal veterans.
o Unique behavioral health challenges experienced by family members of veterans and military service members.
o The disproportionately high rate of suicide among Oregon veterans, and military service members.

OHA values service excellence, leadership, integrity, health equity and partnership and has a strategic goal to end all health inequities by 2030.

This is a full-time, permanent position and is considered management service and not represented by a union.

What's in it for you?
• Salary Range: $6,901 - $10,161
• We offer exceptional medical, vision and dental benefits packages
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• Paid Leave Days:
o 11 paid holidays each year
o 3 additional paid "Personal Business Days" each year
o 8 hours of paid sick leave accumulated every month
o Progressive vacation leave accrual with increases every 5 years
• Pension and retirement programs
• Optional benefits include short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
• Click here to learn more about State of Oregon benefits.

Most of this work may be conducted remotely at an alternate worksite with full access to the needed operating systems and technology. However, there are may be times that will require travel. The primary office location for this position is the Portland State Office Building located at 800 NE Oregon Street, Portland, OR 97232. Work location can be changed at any time at the discretion of the hiring manager.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of experience or education equivalent to eight years of experience coordinating or administering a program.

NOTE:
A degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, or a degree related to the agency program will substitute for some required experience:
• An Associate’s Degree is equal to 18 months of experience.
• A Bachelor's Degree is equal to three years of experience.
• A Master’s Degree is equal to four years of experience.
• A Doctorate Degree is equal to five years of experience.

Desired Attributes
• Experience in advancing health equity, addressing systemic health inequities and collaborating with diverse communities most harmed by social injustice and health inequities.
• Experience conducting research, evaluating information, and preparing reports with recommendations on a course of action or solution to problem, and implementation.
• Experience responding to inquiries both verbally and in writing.
• Experience acting as a liaison between state, local, and federal agencies, and the public.
• Experience communicating department goals and objectives for women veterans; providing information, providing advice and direction to agency staff, the public or other state, local, or federal agencies.
• Experience assisting with achieving compliance, resolving problems, and determining appropriate course of actions.
• Extensive knowledge of veteran terminology, and USDVA systems and processes.

How to apply:
Complete the online application at (link removed) using job number REQ-163400
Deadline: 09/03/2024