Community Restoration Evaluation Unit, Aid & Assist (Operations & Policy Analyst 3)

Initial posting date: 10/19/2026 • Application deadline: 10/27/2026 • Agency: Oregon Health Authority • Position type: Employee • Location: Salem, Oregon (hybrid, 5–10% in‑office) • Full‑time, permanent, SEIU represented

About the Role

The Behavioral Health Division 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 adults and children. This work is accomplished through collaboration with individuals, their families, counties, other state agencies, providers, advocates and communities.

In this position you will coordinate implementation of a broad range of initiatives related to Oregon’s Substance Use Disorders treatment system. You will serve as a key policy advisor to senior management of the Oregon Medicaid Program and OHA, providing expertise, analysis, and coordination in the development, implementation, and monitoring of benefits for Oregonians on the Oregon Health Plan. The focus is on Oregon’s 1115 Demonstration Waiver, with scope that is inter‑departmental (Behavioral Health and Medicaid) and inter‑governmental (OHA and Tribal Governments). You will engage in cross‑agency coordination throughout OHA, with DHS, and with the federal government at CMS’ Medicaid and Medicare regulatory bodies, including gathering information requested by CMS, answering questions, and communicating updates and requirements of the waiver to other impacted agencies.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate implementation of initiatives related to Oregon’s Substance Use Disorders treatment system
• Serve as key policy advisor to senior management of the Oregon Medicaid Program and OHA
• Provide expertise, analysis, and coordination in development, implementation, and monitoring of Oregon Health Plan benefits
• Focus on Oregon’s 1115 Demonstration Waiver across Behavioral Health and Medicaid divisions
• Conduct inter‑governmental coordination with OHA, Tribal Governments, DHS, and CMS Medicaid/Medicare regulatory bodies
• Gather information as requested by CMS and communicate waiver updates and requirements to impacted agencies

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• 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

• Strong project management skills to plan, organize, execute, and deliver projects successfully — on time, within budget, and to required standards
• Experience producing written reports and summarizing them for audiences with varying levels of conceptual understanding
• Technical expertise and experience with health care financing and budget
• Expertise reviewing, analyzing, and making policy recommendations related to health outcomes research, health care delivery systems research, and modeling
• Demonstrated leadership‑level communication with diverse partners on complex topics, and leading groups with diverse or opposing views through a consensus process to a mutually acceptable solution
• Good understanding of SAMHSA’s role in healthcare policy and collaboration with states, federal requirements related to Medicaid authorities, and general experience with Behavioral Health, Medicaid and Medicare programs — particularly program quality improvement metrics

Benefits

• Excellent, low‑cost medical, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family
• Optional benefits: life insurance, disability coverage, deferred compensation, and FSA options for health and childcare
• Generous paid time off: 11 holidays, 3 personal days, monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours/month
• Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Retirement security through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) / Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP)
• Training and development opportunities to grow your career with the State of Oregon

Pay

Salary range: $6,276 – $9,644 per month (non‑PERS qualifying range). If the successful candidate qualifies for PERS, the salary range increases by 6.95%.

Schedule

Full‑time, hybrid (5–10% in‑office).

Additional Details

• Employment is contingent upon a criminal records check and a driving records check that meets OHA criteria at the time of hire and throughout employment
• This position does not provide visa sponsorship; within three days of hire you must complete I‑9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States (E‑Verify will be used)
• Eligible veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications receive candidate preference
• Unless explicitly approved, outside resources — including Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools — are not permitted during assessments or interviews; use of unauthorized resources will disqualify a candidate