RHTP Data Methodology Lead Analyst (RA4) Limited Duration

State of Oregon • Portland, OR

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About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the subject matter expert and data lead for the Rural Health Transformation Project (RHTP). This position leads the administration, management, and monitoring of qualitative and quantitative data to support project goals and CMS reporting requirements. The RHTP Data Lead develops systems to ensure reliable access to data, collaborates across the Health Policy & Analytics Division (HPA) and other OHA divisions to identify and collect data, and provides guidance on data collection strategies, including surveys, interviews, focus groups, and administrative data. This position develops and implements monitoring strategies, oversees data quality and validation, fulfills internal and external data requests, and supports the development of reports, metrics, data visualizations, and actionable insights. Working closely with RHTP program, policy, and operational staff, the Data Lead ensures compliance with CMS monitoring requirements and provides data expertise to support other HPA monitoring priorities. This position is funded through the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) grant and is contingent upon the continued availability of grant funding.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in any disciplines that included six-quarter units in statistics or quantitative analysis methods and procedures, and three years’ experience using computerized applications to independently gather, compile, and analyze data and prepare narrative or statistical reports. Two of the three years must have included coordinating complex research projects.
• OR Five years of research experience using computerized applications to independently gather, compile, and analyze data and prepare narrative or statistical reports. Two of the five years must have included coordinating complex research projects.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated expertise in health care policy and program evaluation, including the design and implementation of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-method evaluation methodologies.
• Extensive experience using healthcare data to develop performance metrics, monitor outcomes, and produce dashboards, scorecards, and other data-driven reporting tools.
• Advanced proficiency in data visualization and business intelligence tools, such as Power BI, Tableau, SharePoint BI, or comparable platforms, to communicate actionable insights to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting complex data, including Race, Ethnicity, Language, and Disability (REALD) and other equity-related data, to support equitable policy and program decision-making.
• Proven experience in leading complex projects with multiple priorities, managing timelines, deliverables, contracts, and responding effectively to evolving business needs and time-sensitive data requests.
• Collaboration skills demonstrated through successful partnerships with cross-functional teams, independent evaluators, external partners, and executive leadership to achieve shared program goals.
• Exceptional ability in written and verbal communication, including synthesizing complex information into clear reports, presentations, data visualizations, and recommendations for technical and non-technical audiences.
• High level of skill in working independently with minimal supervision while exercising sound judgment, maintaining exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and producing high-quality professional work products.
• A Master’s degree in Public Health, Public Administration, or a closely related field demonstrating the knowledge and skills required for this position.
• Experience working with healthcare administrative claims data, particularly Medicaid data.
• Experience in Oregon state government or other public sector organizations.
• Extensive knowledge of computer concepts, applications and capabilities including systems design, programming languages such as SQL, and statistical or quantitative analysis software packages such as R or SAS.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Publisher.
• Experience with Smartsheet and Adobe.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the subject matter expert and data lead for the Rural Health Transformation Project (RHTP).
• Lead the administration, management, and monitoring of qualitative and quantitative data to support project goals and CMS reporting requirements.
• Develop systems to ensure reliable access to data.
• Collaborate across the Health Policy & Analytics Division (HPA) and other OHA divisions to identify and collect data.
• Provide guidance on data collection strategies, including surveys, interviews, focus groups, and administrative data.
• Develop and implement monitoring strategies.
• Oversee data quality and validation.
• Fulfill internal and external data requests.
• Support the development of reports, metrics, data visualizations, and actionable insights.
• Ensure compliance with CMS monitoring requirements.
• Provide data expertise to support other HPA monitoring priorities.

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