Health Care Market Oversight (HCMO) Policy Analyst (OPA2) LIMITED DURATION 17 months

State of Oregon • Portland, OR

3d • $5,458 - $8,352 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Health Care Market Oversight (HCMO) Policy Analyst supports the program’s statutory responsibility to review proposed transactions involving health care entities. The role focuses on gathering and analyzing information from multiple sources, synthesizing findings using the program’s analytic framework, and developing recommendations, reports, and other public-facing materials for each transaction review. This position also supports communication, outreach, and project management activities related to transaction reviews, and contributes to broader program work such as annual reports and guidance documents. The Policy Analyst helps identify and implement process improvements as the program evolves. Work is completed as part of a multidisciplinary team led by an Operations & Policy Analyst 4, with support from research, economics, legal counsel, and subject matter experts across OHA, DCBS, and external partners as needed.

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 two years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.
• Any combination of experience and education equivalent to five years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skills for the classification.

Nice To Haves

• At least two years of experience conducting policy analysis, policy research, or qualitative evaluation, including gathering and synthesizing information from multiple sources (e.g., literature reviews or similar methods).
• At least two years of experience preparing reports, articles, or other public-facing materials that synthesize complex information.
• Experience managing or coordinating projects, including developing workplans, tracking progress, and meeting deadlines using basic project management concepts.
• Demonstrated experience communicating clearly and professionally with a range of audiences, including the public, agency staff, leadership, and external partners.
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Experience working with or within government programs, including familiarity with public meeting requirements, public records processes, contracts, or invoicing.
• Experience or familiarity with the health care system, health policy, or health services delivery.
• Knowledge of industrial organization, antitrust principles, or mergers and acquisitions, particularly as they relate to health care markets.

Responsibilities

• Gathering and analyzing information from multiple sources.
• Synthesizing findings using the program’s analytic framework.
• Developing recommendations, reports, and other public-facing materials for each transaction review.
• Supporting communication, outreach, and project management activities related to transaction reviews.
• Contributing to broader program work such as annual reports and guidance documents.
• Identifying and implementing process improvements as the program evolves.

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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level