Program Implementation Strategist (Operations & Policy Analyst 3)

Initial Posting Date:

10/17/2025

Application Deadline:

10/29/2025

Agency:

Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range:

$6,123 - $9,409

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Program Implementation Strategist (Operations & Policy Analyst 3)

Job Description:

Are you an experienced analyst who believes in Oregon Health Authorities goal to address health inequities? Would you like to play an integral part in Behavioral Health Division (BHD)initiatives to help Oregonians achieve physical, mental and social well-being?  

This position is imbedded in the outpatient and strategic initiatives unit of the Adult Behavioral Health program. The two primary function of this role will be to support the expansion of Behavioral Health programs for young adults and support the Veteran’s Behavioral Health program. You will handle complex and potentially controversial agency decisions related to young adult services and will routinely represent the agency in dealings with vendors, public and private sector organizations, businesses, legislature and advocacy or special interest groups.

You will be responsible for contract accountability and success and may manage large and complex contracts that blend multiple funding streams and may include corrective action planning or repayment planning with providers. Duties for this role may include preparing, negotiating, administering, and auditing assigned contracts; drafts, updates, and maintaining a variety of procurement documentation; participates in developing procurement strategies and schedules. You will maintain compliance with contract standards and regulations governing public agency contracts.

You will plan, design and direct behavioral health regulations, policies and priorities, assuring that state and local planning processes are conducted as authorized by state statutes and federal regulations. You will identify system performance and system development needs, including administrative, legislative and funding changes to improve the effectiveness of services.

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If this opportunity aligns with your strengths, background, and commitment to fostering inclusivity, we encourage you to apply! At the 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.

What We Are Looking For

Minimum Qualifications: These qualifications must be visible in your application for consideration.

Any combination of experience and education equivalent to seven years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skills for the classification.

OR

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.

Desired Attributes: The following are skills and lived experiences that we have identified as key to success in this role at OHA. These are the attributes we are looking for in our top candidate. If you possess any of these, please let us know in your application.

• Experience with substance use disorder treatment, prevention, and/or policy preferred.
• Experience work