988 and BH Crisis System Operations, Policy and Strategy Lead; Operations & Policy Analyst

Position Title

988 and BH Crisis System Operations, Policy and Strategy Lead (Operations & Policy Analyst
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07/23/2026

08/04/2026

Oregon Health Authority

$7,537 - $11,098

Employee

Minimum Qualifications:

These qualifications must be reflected in your application for consideration.

A Bachelor s Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or any degree demonstrating the capacity for knowledge and skills; and five years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work. OR Any combination of experience and education equivalent to eight years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skills for the classification.

The following are desired attributes that we have identified as key to success for this role se are the attributes we are looking for in our top candidate. If you have any of these, please let us know in your application.

• Experience facilitating complex discussions and meetings, including problem solving, mentoring, coaching, and working with varied stakeholders such as consumers, advocates, legislators, and local government partners.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and projects from start to finish, including planning, scoping, coordinating teams, managing timelines, providing technical assistance and training, and producing results.
• Experience developing and analyzing policy, including interpreting statutes, federal rules, 1115 waivers, drafting regulatory language, reviewing administrative rules, and preparing clear policy recommendations.
• Experience analyzing government processes and legislative issues, including preparing materials for the Governor’s Office, legislators, Tribes, and multiple state agencies.
• Experience with Medicaid behavioral health systems, including value‑based payments, funding strategies, reimbursement models, and coordinating across Medicaid policy partners.
• Experience using financial and operational data to support decisions, including developing funding strategies, analyzing grants, creating payment models, and understanding financial metrics.
• Demonstrated ability to apply equity-centered communication and organizational awareness, including promoting equitable practices, supporting system transformation aligned with OHA goals, build partnerships and engage communities, including collaboration with Tribes, advocacy groups, community providers, cross‑agency teams, and other government jurisdictions.

Preference may be given to candidates who possess the following job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• Preference will be given to candidates with experience in crisis systems, and unlicensed assistive personnel, certified, or licensed professionals that have served in clinical settings specifically assisting with crisis, substance use, and/or behavioral health clients/patients.

Submission Requirements

Your candidate profile and application are your opportunity to showcase your skills and interest in this role. Submissions will be reviewed for clarity, consistency, and communication skills, and for alignment with the guidance provided in the below:

• Resume – Attach your current resume that clearly outlines your education and work experience relevant to this position.
• Supplemental Questions – Answer all supplemental questions completely and accurately.
• Final Check! – Before submitting, confirm that all required materials are included, and your Workday Job History is current. The information in your application will be used to complete an Equal Pay Analysis to determine salary placement upon hire. Visit the Equal Pay Analysis Webpage for more information.

• External Candidates:
  Visit the State of Oregon job opportunities webpage or click the “Apply” tab above to submit your application, following all submission requirements.
• Internal Candidates:
  Current State of Oregon employees must apply through their employee Workday login, following all submission requirements.

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