OHP Health Equity Learning and Capacity Building Specialist (Operations Policy Analyst 3)

Initial Posting Date:

05/01/2025

Application Deadline:

05/08/2025

Agency:

Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range:

$6,123 - $9,409

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

OHP Health Equity Learning and Capacity Building Specialist (Operations Policy Analyst 3)

Job Description:

Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! The Health Equity Innovation & Implementation Organization Equity & Policy E&I Section is hiring a OHP Health Equity Learning and Capacity Building Specialist (Operations Policy Analyst 3).

As our OHP Health Equity & Capacity-Building Specialist you’ll turn big-picture goals into everyday practice providing technical assistance, rewriting policies, and dismantling systemic barriers along the way. Imagine shaping policies that reach 1.5 million Oregonians and move the state closer to eliminating health inequities by 2030. In this role you will:

• Be a change architect. Weave health-equity principles into policy and programs, processes, and procedures across the Oregon Health Plan.

• Use data and community insight to find the policies that hold people back, then design fixes that close gaps for good.

• Partner with CCOs, provider groups, and community and OHP members to draft, pilot, and fine-tune equity-centered solutions.

• Build toolkits and hands-on training that help staff connect policy to practice so equity shows up in every member interaction.

• Turn insight into action. Utilizing an equity framework, you will recommend course corrections, and track results that matter to the communities we serve.
  
  If you’re ready to turn vision into measurable impact, we want to hear from you.

This position falls under the OPA3 classification and is a full-time, permanent represented position. The AA Rate Pay Range for this position is $6,123.00- $9,409.00 USD Monthly.

For a full review of the position description, which describes the job duties of this position please Click here to view the Position Description

If this opportunity aligns with your strengths, background, and commitment to fostering inclusivity, we encourage you to apply! At the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), we value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to help us build a stronger, more equitable future for all.

What We Are Looking For
Minimum Qualifications: These qualifications must be visible in your application for consideration.

A 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: The following are skills and lived experiences that we have identified as key to success in this role at OHA. These are the attributes we are looking for in our top candidate. If you possess any of these, please let us know in your application.

WHAT WE ARE SEEKING:

• Extensive knowledge of the Oregon Health Plan (OHP), including Coordinated Care Organizations (CCOs), fee-for-service systems, contracting mechanisms, and policy frameworks.

• Notable experience in front-desk or clinic operations, contributing to a well-rounded understanding of health care delivery settings.

• Demonstrated expertise in developing policy, navigating legislative processes, and implementing programs designed to benefit diverse populations.

• Proven capability in translating complex policy and health care topics into accessible, engaging training content across multiple formats, including in-person workshops, virtual sessions (e.g., Zoom), and e-learning modules.

• Strong background in data analysis with a focus on storytelling—integrating both quantitative insights and qualitative narratives to inform and improve training and communication strategies.

• Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and learning management systems, supporting seamless facilitation and training development.

• Proven track record of building and sustaining collaborative relationships with providers, CCO staff, OHP members, and community-based organizations, with willingness and ability to travel statewide to maintain engagement.

• Effective at managing tight deadlines, addressing complex questions, and balancing competing priorities while maintaining confidentiality and contributing to team-based solutions.

Working Conditions: The role is primarily remote, with occasional visits to the division's home office at the Five Oak Building in downtown Portland.

Application Guidance

How to Apply: Submission Requirements - At the time of application, ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up to date and attach a current copy of your resume, cover letter, and answer all supplemental questions.

• External Candidates: Visit the State of Oregon job opportunities webpage to submit your application. Be sure to follow all application submission requirements.

• Internal Candidates: Current State of Oregon employees must apply through their employee Workday login. Be sure to follow all application submission requirements.

After You Apply:

• Before the job announcement closes, log in to your Workday account to check for pending tasks under “My Applications” and complete them.

• Remember to check your email (including your junk folder) and Workday inbox for updates on your application.

• We value our veterans! To ensure the security of your information, kindly follow the instructions for how to submit your Veteran documents for preference found here. Please do not attach your Veterans’ preference documentation in the Resume/CV field of your application.

Reminders:

• Your candidate profile and application materials are great opportunities to showcase your interest in the position and highlight your skills and experience. Submissions will be screened for consistency and communication skills, including attention to detail, spelling, and grammar. For more tips and guidance, check out What you need to know to get the job!

• Please check SECTION 4. WORKING CONDITIONS, of the position description linked above to review more details regarding the details surrounding the working conditions.

• Please download and save a copy of this job announcement and linked position description, as it is not available after the application deadline. For questions about the announcement, or if you require an alternate format to apply, please contact the Senior Recruiter, Tracy Blach at: Tracy.Blach@oha.oregon.gov | 503-509-5513.

Benefits of Joining Our Team

We offer a workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment; promote an atmosphere of mutual respect, dedication, and enthusiasm. You will collaborate with a team of bright individuals to work with and learn from. If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, the Oregon Health Authority is the place for you. We also offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Excellent medical, vision, and dental benefits package for the employee and qualified family members with a very low monthly out-of-pocket cost.

• Optional life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.

• Employee benefits include 11 paid holidays, 3 personal business days, 8 hours of monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours per month.

• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).

• Training opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.

Additional Details

• The information in your application will be used to complete an Equal Pay Analysis to determine salary placement upon hire. Visit the Department of Administrative Services Equal Pay Analysis Webpage for more information.

• The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect the additional 6.95%. Review the Classification and Compensation page for more details on the classification.

• Agency does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet Agency employment eligibility standards.

• 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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The Oregon Health Authority is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer, committed to fair employment practices and pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate based on any protected class including race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, or sexual orientation and we do not screen applicants based on current or past compensation. Salary is determined through a fair review of your education, experience, and training as it relates to the position.

OHA is an anti-racist organization working to eliminate health inequities and dismantle structural barriers that impact underserved communities. Join us in advancing our Strategic Plan and building a more equitable Oregon.

The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, committed to diversity and pay equity.