OVERS Operations and Business Analyst (Operations and Policy Analyst 3)

Initial Posting Date:

10/23/2024

Application Deadline:

11/06/2024

Agency:

Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range:

$5,747 - $8,831

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

OVERS Operations and Business Analyst (Operations and Policy Analyst 3)

Job Description:

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), Center for Vital Statistics in Portland, Oregon has a career opportunity for a Oregon Vital Events Registration System(OVERS) Operations and Business Analyst to conduct operational and business analysis for the Oregon Vital Events Registration System (OVERS) Program.

This is a full-time, permanent, classified position and is represented by a union. This recruitment may be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill current or future vacancies.

What you will do!

As the Oregon Vital Events Registration System(OVERS) Operations and Business Analyst, you will provide operational and business analysis for the Center for Health Statistics and (OVERS) Program. In this position you will plan, manage, lead, and evaluate Center operations and improvements to modernize the state’s vital records and statistics system (OVERS) and Center operational business processes, programs, and services. Duties include, for example, implementing REALD/SOGI, interoperability with other systems, and vendor contract management. This position facilitates change through effective project management and performs legislative and policy analysis.

What we are looking for:
Minimum Qualifications:

A combination of experience and education, equivalent to seven years of professional-level evaluative, analytical, and planning experience related to public health and data statistics, or closely related field.

OR

A Bachelor's Degree in public health, data science or analytics, occupational health, public policy, public administration, or a closely related degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills of the position AND four years professional-level evaluative, analytical, and planning experience related to public health and data statistics, or closely related field.

Desired Attributes:

• Experience creating, promoting, welcoming, and maintaining a culturally competent and diverse work environment.
• Experience in business analysis, project management, and change control management principles and methodologies.
• Experience in developing and implementing quality improvement processes and procedures.
• Experience in contract administration, procurement, and vendor management.
• Experience in computer systems, databases, end-user and technical documentation, as well as data quality management.
• Proficient in the MS Office Suite (including Word, Excel, Teams, and Visio), experienced with tracking or file management software (such as Smartsheet), and knowledgeable in interactive data visualization software (Tableau).

Working Conditions:
The work of the Center is mission critical. Due to the nature of the duties for this position, 100% of the work is conducted in the office at the Portland State Office Building located at 800 NE Oregon Street, Portland five days a week during standard office hours for the first 6 months working in the position.

Remote work, no more than three to four days per work week, may be considered after working in the position for 6 months if remote work meets business operations. Remote work may occur on occasion in the event of emergency or closure. Remote working conditions would be a combination of office and remote locations, with full access to needed operating systems and technology in either location.

What's in it for you?

The Public Health Division is a team of passionate individuals working to promote health across the lifespan of individuals, families, and communities. We value and support unique perspectives using a trauma-informed approach and aim to reflect these values in our hiring practices, professional development, and workplace. We are committed to racial equity as a driving factor to improve health outcomes for all communities that experience inequities.

• We offer exceptional medical, vision and dental benefit packages for you and your qualified family members with minimal out-of-pocket costs (member cost share is as low as 1% - 5%). Try this free virtual benefits counselor by clicking here: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/pebb/pages/alex.aspx 
• Paid Leave Days:
  • 11 paid holidays each year.
  • 3 additional paid personal business days each year.
  • 8 hours of paid sick leave accrued each month.
  • 8 hours of vacation leave accrued each month with increases every 5 years.
• Pension and Retirement plans. After six months of service, you may qualify for the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS). New employees may be enrolled in the Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
• Student Loan Forgiveness; Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity. The PSLF program may forgive student loan balances after you’ve made the equivalent of 120 qualifying monthly payments. 
• Optional benefits include short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
• Continuous growth and development opportunities.

The Oregon Health Authority is committed to: 

• Eliminating health inequities in Oregon by 2030
• Becoming an anti-racist organization
• Developing and promoting culturally and linguistically appropriate programs, and
• Developing and retaining a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workforce that represents the diversity, cultures, strengths, and values of the people of Oregon.

Directions to Apply:

• Complete the online application.
• Upload a current resume that demonstrates how your personal (lived), educational, and professional experience qualify you for this position. (required)
• Upload a cover letter that addresses the points listed under the section titled “What we are looking for”.(required)

*Applicants who fail to upload a resume and cover letter may not be considered.

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Additional Information:

• Pay Equity: Please ensure you have provided thorough and updated application materials as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information, please visit the Pay Equity Project homepage.
• The salary listed is at the non-PERS rate. Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) eligible employees will have their base salary increased by 6.95% and pay the 6% employee contribution to PERS. If you are not yet PERS eligible, the 6.95% pay increase and employee contribution will be effective upon PERS eligibility.
• Veterans: Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For further information, please see the following website: Veterans Resources.
• Visa Sponsorship: Oregon Health Authority (OHA) does not offer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. OHA is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.
• Background Check: If you are offered employment, your offer will be contingent upon the positive outcome of an abuse check, criminal records check and driving records check. The information will be shared with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Office of Human Resources (OHR). Any criminal or founded abuse history will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment.

Have Questions or Need Help?
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Aimee Buchholz at aimee.d.buchholz2@oha.oregon.gov.

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Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, and Pay Equity

The Oregon Health Authority is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other protected class under state or federal law. In addition, we do not discriminate, or screen applicants based on current or past compensation. We determine salary by reviewing your application materials to evaluate your related education, experience, and training for this position. For further information, please visit the Pay Equity Project homepage. To learn more about OHA’s mission, vision, and core values, click here.

The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to workforce diversity and anti-racism.