Vital Records Analyst – County Liaison (Operations and Policy Analyst 2)

State of Oregon • Portland, OR

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Oregon Health Authority’s Public Health Division, Center for Health Statistics, is hiring a Vital Records Analyst – County Liaison (Operations and Policy Analyst 2). The position is the primary liaison between Oregon’s 35 County Vital Records offices and the state vital records office, supporting the integrity, quality, and effectiveness of statewide vital records operations.

The analyst conducts program analysis and quality assurance, coordinates legislative and policy analysis, and supports continuous process improvement. The role also develops and delivers training, presentations, communications, and consultation services, and maintains and updates program materials. The position is based in Portland, Oregon, and is hybrid. It is full-time and permanent. Travel throughout Oregon, including occasional overnight stays, may be needed for training, consultation, and partner engagement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science, or another degree demonstrating capacity for the required knowledge and skills, plus two years of professional-level evaluative, analytical, and planning work; OR an equivalent combination of experience and education equivalent to five years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skills for the classification.
• Submit a resume outlining relevant education and work experience.
• Submit a cover letter; it is required for consideration.
• Answer all supplemental questions completely and accurately.
• Employment is contingent upon passing criminal records and driving records checks that meet OHA criteria at the time of hire and throughout employment.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States; the position does not provide visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Experience coordinating legislative processes and analyzing proposed legislation and administrative rules to identify operational impacts, provide recommendations, and support implementation.
• Experience interpreting and applying laws, administrative rules, policies, and procedures, and providing clear, accurate, consistent guidance to internal and external partners.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including explaining complex technical, legal, or policy information in plain language to audiences with varying levels of expertise.
• Experience identifying process improvements and leading quality improvement projects, including operational enhancements, policy implementation, or legislative changes.
• Experience evaluating program compliance with regulations, policies, and performance goals, and developing and implementing corrective actions.
• Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders, balance competing priorities, and provide effective consultation and customer service.
• Commitment to advancing health equity, ensuring accessibility, and fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and respectful workplace.
• Willingness and ability to travel throughout Oregon, including occasional overnight stays.
• Preference is given to candidates with more years of experience and more of the desired attributes.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between Oregon’s 35 County Vital Records offices and the state vital records office.
• Conduct program analysis and quality assurance activities.
• Coordinate legislative and policy analysis for the Center for Health Statistics.
• Support continuous process improvement.
• Develop and deliver training, presentations, and communications.
• Provide consultation services to partners.
• Maintain and update program materials.
• Interpret and apply laws, administrative rules, policies, and procedures, and provide guidance to partners.
• Evaluate program compliance and develop or implement corrective actions, as applicable to the role.
• Travel throughout Oregon, including occasional overnight stays, to support training, consultation, and partner engagement.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental coverage for employees and their families.
• Optional life insurance, disability coverage, deferred compensation, and flexible spending account options for health and childcare.
• Paid time off, including 11 holidays, 3 personal days, monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours per month.
• Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Retirement through the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) or Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
• Training and development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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