Mink Bowman Policy Analyst; Operations & Policy Analyst

Mink Bowman Policy Analyst (Operations & Policy Analyst
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Position type:
Employee

Agency:
Oregon Health Authority (OHA)

Salary range: $6,276 - $9,644 (non‑PERS qualifying)

Posting date: 06/12/2026 | Final date to receive applications: 06/21/2026

Location:

Salem, Oregon (Hybrid, 10% in office)

Position status:
One full‑time permanent SEIU‑represented position

In this position, you will serve as the lead policy analyst and primary subject matter expert for the Mink Bowman case and related initiatives. On Aug. 29, 2022, U.S. District Judge Michael Mosman ruled that Oregon State Hospital (OSH) should make changes to the patient discharge process that impacts the amount of time allowed for people under ORS 161.370, or “Aid and Assist” orders, to remain at the hospital to receive competence restoration.

You will directly support this process by conducting complex policy and program analyses, developing policy and program strategic recommendations, and ensuring that all Mink Bowman initiatives are aligned with, and advance, the Behavioral Health Division’s and OHA’s broader strategic goals. The employee serves as a resource and expert for OHA in the area of forensic behavioral health treatment services. The position serves as a link to a variety of Federal, State, and local partners in pursuit of OHA goals.

The employee leads and participates in appropriate task forces, committees, work groups, and advisory panels related to behavioral health policy and program development and implementation.

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science, or equivalent, plus four years professional‑level evaluative, analytical, and planning work.
• OR seven years of combined experience and education that supports the knowledge and skills for this classification.

• Knowledge and understanding of the behavioral health delivery system, the justice system, and services and support needed for forensic populations; ability to navigate how it relates to the Mink Bowman case.
• Ability to navigate complex systems and influence policy and operational decisions across agencies by integrating consumer voices and lived experience into program planning and decision‑making, ensuring that the populations impacted by this work are humanized and centered.
• Demonstrated experience producing high‑quality, clear and concise written deliverables and presenting them verbally to a wide range of audiences, including policymakers, senior leaders, and the public.
• Ability to translate data into visual formats and strategic insights for internal and external audiences with demonstrated skills in engaging internal and external partners through facilitation and communication.
• Experience monitoring and analyzing policy, legislative, and budget developments and assessing impacts on forensic behavioral health work, providing recommendations to leadership and partners.
• Experience tracking project progress, ensuring compliance, resolving barriers, and identifying opportunities for process improvement.

• Experience specific to forensic populations and forensic analysis as it pertains to behavioral health and its intersection in criminal justice systems.

• Excellent, low‑cost medical, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family.
• Optional benefits such as 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.

• Hybrid (10% in‑office) position based in Salem, Oregon.
• Employment contingent on a criminal records check and a driving records check that meets OHA criteria at the time of hire and throughout employment.
• Salary listed is the non‑PERS qualifying range; for qualifying individuals, salary range increased by 6.95% under PERS.
• Position does not provide visa sponsorship.
• Artificial Intelligence tools are not permitted during assessments or interviews.

The Oregon Health Authority is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer, committed to fair employment practices and pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate based on protected class including race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, or sexual orientation, and do not screen applicants based on current or past compensation. Salary is determined through a fair review of your education, experience, and training as it relates to the position.