Hybrid Performance Data Analyst – Operations & Policy Analyst 3

at Oregon Department of Human Services

• Job title: Performance Data Analyst – Operations & Policy Analyst 3
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $6,123 - $9,409 per month
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: SQL, Tableau
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Salem, United States

About the role

• Performance Data Analyst supporting data systems and measurement for the Oregon Health Authority. Collaborating across units to enhance Medicaid program performance.

Responsibilities

• The Performance Data Analyst supports data systems and measurement efforts for the Quality Assurance and CCO Operations units.
• The position plans and implements operational improvements related to MCO performance monitoring data systems to improve accuracy, completeness, timeliness, and usefulness of data.
• It contributes to strategic planning and implementation efforts to promote better health, better care, and lower costs through improved and streamlined data collection and management.
• This position works across units, including the Information Systems Unit, the Actuarial Services Unit, and the Health Policy and Analytics Division, to assist with data analysis and reporting of MCO performance.

Requirements

• 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.
• Any combination of experience and education equivalent to seven years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skills for the classification.
• Experience supporting the development and implementation of policies and programs at the community, state, and/or national level that advance health equity.
• Experience and knowledge evaluating and synthesizing quantitative and qualitative data to analyze and measure the effectiveness, efficiency, and impact of administrative and technical programs within the context of health policy / healthcare services.
• Experience using health care expenditure, utilization, quality and outcomes data in large information systems.
• Knowledge of health services delivery systems, particularly the Oregon Health Plan/Medicaid administration in Oregon, including experience working with Coordinated Care Organizations, social safety net programs, health service providers, or community-based organizations.
• Experience presenting and articulating the value and relevance of research and evaluation data and data mapping to facilitate quality assurance, strategic planning, and decision-making.
• Demonstrated ability to use advanced statistical and analytic tools such as SQL, R, SPSS, SAS, Power BI, Tableau, Excel, and related applications.
• Strong oral and written communication skills across a variety of forums; experience communicating qualitative and quantitative information that are accessible to and understood by audiences with different levels of comprehension or interest and that are culturally responsive, inclusive, and appropriate.
• Ability to foster inter- and cross-agency collaboration and to facilitate coordination of community-centered policies, programs, and continuous improvement strategies.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.