Senior Policy Advisor/ Operations And Policy Analyst 4

State of Oregon

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a hybrid position offering significant work-from-home flexibility. If this opportunity aligns with your strengths, background, and commitment to fostering inclusivity, we encourage you to apply! At Oregon Health Authority (OHA), we value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to help us build a stronger, more equitable future for all. Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! – Senior Policy Advisor/ Operations And Policy Analyst 4 This employment opportunity is with the External Relations Division (ERD), which is part of the Oregon Health Authority (OHA). The portfolio for this position can include a variety program policy work related. This position serves as the primary point of contact for state legislators and other elected officials on issues related to this position’s portfolio. The Senior Policy Advisor also facilitates high-level ships with key stakeholders to develop and implement state and federal policy initiatives. This person works to facilitate consensus and reconcile policy and program conflicts with outside organizations. This position reports directly to the Director of Government Relations within the External Relations Division. For a full review of the position description, please Click Here

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

Nice To Haves

• Expertise in Health Policy
• Demonstrated experience developing, analyzing, and advancing health policies, particularly within complex public health or governmental systems.
• High-Level Government Relations Experience
• Proven ability to serve as a primary liaison to state legislators and elected officials, including navigating legislative processes and representing organizational priorities effectively.
• Strategic Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Building
• Strong capacity to build, manage, and sustain high-level relationships with diverse stakeholders, including government agencies, advocacy groups, and community partners.
• Consensus-Building & Conflict Resolution Skills
• Ability to facilitate collaboration, reconcile competing policy or program interests, and drive alignment across internal teams and external organizations.
• Executive-Level Communication & Advisory Skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to brief senior leadership, advise decision-makers, and translate complex policy issues into clear, actionable guidance.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and effectively manage irate and hostile members.
• Must be able to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines and have flexibility, work demand tolerance and exhibit written and oral communication skills including effective communication with coworkers.
• Must be proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Case management or advocacy experience, preferably with populations most impacted by health inequities.
• Demonstrated skills in organizational collaboration, alternative dispute resolution and/or relationship-based approaches to resolving conflict.
• Demonstrated ability to translate individual experience into systems improvement and advocacy .
• Demonstrated cultural awareness and cultural humility.
• Demonstrated ability to steward relationships with diverse groups.
• Strong communication skills (written and oral) with ability to persuade and to communicate complex topics in understandable ways.
• Demonstrated effective communication with coworkers, OHA leadership, external partners, OHP members, and other members of the public.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and effectively manage and advocated for members experiencing extreme frustration with health systems and state government.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary point of contact for state legislators and other elected officials on issues related to this position’s portfolio.
• Facilitates high-level ships with key stakeholders to develop and implement state and federal policy initiatives.
• Facilitate consensus and reconcile policy and program conflicts with outside organizations.

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