Mink Bowman Policy Analyst (Operations & Policy Analyst 3)

State of Oregon • Salem, OR

2d • $6,276 - $9,644 • Hybrid

About The Position

This position serves as the lead policy analyst and primary subject matter expert for the Mink Bowman case and related initiatives at the Oregon Health Authority (OHA). The role involves conducting complex policy and program analyses, developing strategic recommendations, and ensuring alignment with the Behavioral Health Division’s and OHA’s broader strategic goals. The employee acts as a resource and expert in forensic behavioral health treatment services, liaising with Federal, State, and local partners. The position also leads and participates in task forces, committees, workgroups, and advisory panels related to behavioral health policy and program development and implementation.

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.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and understanding of the behavioral health delivery system, the justice system, and services and support needed for forensic populations; and the ability to navigate how it relates to the Mink Bowman case.
• Ability to navigate complex systems and influence policy and operational decisions across agencies by integrating consumer voices and lived experience into program planning and decision-making, ensuring that the populations impacted by this work are humanized and centered.
• Demonstrated experience producing high-quality, clear and concise written deliverables, and experience presenting them verbally to a wide range of audiences, including policymakers, senior leaders and the public.
• Ability to translate data into visual formats and strategic insights for internal and external audiences with demonstrated skills in engaging internal and external partners through facilitation and communication.
• Experience monitoring and analyzing policy, legislative and budget developments and assessing impacts on forensic behavioral health work and providing recommendations to leadership and partners.
• Experience tracking project progress, ensuring compliance, resolving barriers and identifying opportunities for process improvement.
• Experience specific to forensic populations and forensic analysis as it pertains to behavioral health and its intersection in criminal justice systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead policy analyst and primary subject matter expert for the Mink Bowman case and related initiatives.
• Conduct complex policy and program analyses.
• Develop policy and program strategic recommendations.
• Ensure Mink Bowman initiatives align with and advance the Behavioral Health Division’s and OHA’s broader strategic goals.
• Serve as a resource and expert for OHA in the area of forensic behavioral health treatment services.
• Act as a link to Federal, State, and local partners in pursuit of OHA goals.
• Lead and participate in task forces, committees, workgroups, and advisory panels related to behavioral health policy and program development and implementation.
• Monitor and analyze policy, legislative, and budget developments and assess impacts on forensic behavioral health work.
• Provide recommendations to leadership and partners regarding policy, legislative, and budget developments.
• Track project progress, ensure compliance, resolve barriers, and identify opportunities for process improvement.

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