Veterans Suicide Prevention Coordinator-Program Analyst 3

Veterans Suicide Prevention Coordinator-Program Analyst 3

Are you an experienced professional in behavioral health, suicide prevention, public health, or veteran services looking to make a statewide impact?

The Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs is seeking a Veteran Suicide Prevention Coordinator to advance Oregon's veteran suicide prevention efforts through strategic partnerships, evidence-based programming, and grant administration. This is an opportunity to collaborate and work alongside federal, state, Tribal, county, and community partners to strengthen systems of care and improve outcomes for service members, veterans and their families.

The Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs (ODVA) is a State of Oregon agency with a mission to serve and honor veterans through leadership, advocacy and strong partnerships. The Department is entrusted to assist veterans, their dependents, and surviving family members in obtaining their earned Federal, State, and local benefits.

At the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs, we value a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We stand by our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization, and recognize and celebrate our unique backgrounds and diverse experiences. We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQ+ community members. The strength of our agency lies in the diversity of our workforce and the perspectives our employees bring to their work at ODVA.

The Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs has one (1) full-time opportunity available for a Program Analyst 3 (Veterans Suicide Prevention Coordinator) located at ODVA Headquarters in Salem, Oregon.

As ODVA's Veteran Suicide Prevention Coordinator, you will lead ODVA's statewide efforts to prevent suicide among service members, veterans, and their families using a trauma‑informed, data‑driven, and equity‑centered approach. The role advances ODVA initiatives by coordinating with federal, state, Tribal, county and local community partners to implement evidence‑based strategies across the full spectrum of suicide prevention and postvention.

Position

Responsibilities include:

• Build and strengthen partnerships with federal, state, and Tribal governments, non-profits, and other community organizations focused on reducing stigma, and improving access to suicide prevention resources.
• Coordinate statewide outreach, education, and behavioral health and suicide prevention messaging and campaign.
• Represent ODVA on national and state veteran suicide prevention committees.
• Serve as the co-lead, with the Oregon Health Authority on the Governor's Challenge to Prevent Suicide Among Military Members, Veterans, and Their Families.
• Collect and analyze data and implement evidence-based strategies to improve program outcomes.
• Develop, evaluate, and enhance suicide prevention programs and services.
• Develop, administer and monitor statewide veteran suicide prevention grant programs.
• Track program performance, evaluate outcomes, and recommend continuous improvements.

The opportunity to work with and learn from a great team that has a passion for serving veterans in a productive and creative environment where no two days are ever the same! We offer a competitive benefits package that offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for the employee and their qualified family members, as well as paid sick leave, vacation leave, personal leave, and 11 paid holidays a year.

In addition, we offer membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), and you have the opportunity to potentially receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). If you are passionate about serving Oregon's veterans, apply today!

This is a full-time position represented by a union.

What are we looking for?

Program Analyst 3

Minimum Qualifications:

A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, or a degree related to the agency program that demonstrates the capacity for the knowledge and skills; and four years' experience coordinating or…