Health Policy Analyst (Operations and Policy Analyst 3) (Limited Duration- 12 months)

About the role

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), within the Adolescent Health, ScreenWise and Reproductive Health section is seeking a Health Policy Analyst (Operations and Policy Analyst 3).

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret Gender Affirming Care (GAC) policies affecting both current programs and emerging legislation and initiatives across OHA.
• Work closely with the OHA Gender Affirming Care Steering Committee to deliver policy analysis, expert consultation, and strategic recommendations to OHA leadership, program areas, and partner organizations.
• Lead studies exploring treatment access barriers identified by community members and partners, guide statewide policy and legislative efforts, and develop both immediate and long-range plans to advance GAC priorities.
• Audit current programs and Oregon’s capacity to support GAC services, recommending improvements that build sustainable systems of care aligned with House Bill 2002.
• Strengthen cross-system relationships to ensure equitable access to high-quality, culturally and linguistically responsive gender affirming care.
• Coordinate OHA’s response to high-profile policy changes, addressing scope, resource allocation, accountability, and policy alignment.
• Develop privacy conscious data collection methods, support the expansion of GAC provider networks, and consider insurance coverage and reimbursement structures essential for sustainable health systems.
• Bring critical GAC expertise, strategic and systems thinking, and community engagement skills to convene partners, facilitate equitable decision-making, and support OHA’s mission to eliminate health inequities.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of gender-affirming care, including related policies, systems, and community needs.
• Strong knowledge of Oregon’s health systems, including public health, Medicaid, and commercial payers.
• Experience with studies, projects, or programs that focus on state-level workforce development and network adequacy needs.
• Experience working directly with communities and partners most impacted by health inequities, demonstrating cultural humility and community-centered engagement.
• Proven project management skills, including planning, organizing, and coordinating complex initiatives.
• Background in policy analysis that informs project planning, development, and implementation.
• Experience conducting community-based data collection, assessments and evaluations to guide program improvement and decision-making.

Skills

• Strategic and systems thinking.
• Community engagement skills.
• Expertise in gender-affirming care.
• Knowledge of Oregon’s health systems.
• Project management skills.
• Data collection and evaluation experience.
• Policy analysis and advocacy.

Benefits

• Excellent, low-cost medical, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family.
• Optional benefits like 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.
• Retailer 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

The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying range. If the successful candidate qualifies for PERS, the salary range will increase by 6.95%.

Schedule

This is a hybrid position. The individual selected will work both remotely and in person and will be required to attend onsite meetings at least twice per year.