Health Care Market Oversight; HCMO Policy Analyst; OPALimited

Health Care Market Oversight (HCMO) Policy Analyst (OPA2) – Limited Duration (17 months)

Agency: Oregon Health Authority

Posting Date: 06/17/2026

Final date to receive applications: 06/24/2026

Salary Range: $5,458 - $8,352

Position Type: Employee

The Health Care Market Oversight Policy Analyst supports the program’s statutory responsibility to review proposed transactions involving healthcare entities. The role focuses on gathering and analyzing information from multiple sources, synthesizing findings using the program’s analytic framework, and developing recommendations, reports, and other public‑facing materials for each transaction review. The analyst also supports communication, outreach, and project management activities related to transaction reviews, contributes to broader program work such as annual reports and guidance documents, and identifies and implements process improvements as the program evolves.

Work is completed as part of a multidisciplinary team led by an Operations & Policy Analyst 4, with support from research, economics, legal counsel, and subject matter experts across OHA, DCBS, and external partners as needed.

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science, or a related field, and two years of professional‑level evaluative, analytical, and planning work; or
• Any combination of experience and education equivalent to five years of experience that typically supports the required knowledge and skills.

• At least two years of experience conducting policy analysis, policy research, or qualitative evaluation, including gathering and synthesizing information from multiple sources.
• At least two years of experience preparing reports, articles, or other public‑facing materials that synthesize complex information.
• Experience managing or coordinating projects, including developing workplans, tracking progress, and meeting deadlines using basic project management concepts.
• Demonstrated experience communicating clearly and professionally with a range of audiences, including the public, agency staff, leadership, and external partners.
• Demonstrated organizational and time‑management skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline‑driven environment.

• Experience working with or within government programs, including familiarity with public meeting requirements, public records processes, contracts, or invoicing.
• Experience or familiarity with the health care system, health policy, or health services delivery.
• Knowledge of industrial organization, antitrust principles, or mergers and acquisitions, particularly as they relate to health care markets.

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

• This is a hybrid or remote position; see the position description for more information.
• Employment is contingent upon a criminal records check and a driving records check (if applicable) that meets OHA criteria at the time of hire and throughout employment.
• The salary listed is the non‑PERS qualifying range. If the successful candidate qualifies for PERS, the salary range will increase by 6.95%.
• The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an education institution during the application process.
• This 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.

The Oregon Health Authority is an anti‑racist organization working to eliminate health inequities and dismantle structural barriers that impact underserved communities. Join us in advancing our Strategic Plan and building a more equitable Oregon.