Job Description

The Equity & Inclusion Division — Race Ethnicity, Language Disability, & Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (REALD & SOGI) Section is hiring a Race and Ethnicity Implementation Strategist (Operations Policy Analyst 4).

If you are interested in leading the development and implementation of race and ethnicity demographic data collection and analysis; analyzing quality demographic data; using results to inform health equity policy and programmatic decisions; leading data and policy initiatives that have national and statewide impacts; working on emerging health equity research questions, and contributing to data informed policy decision-making, then you have an exciting career awaiting for you in the Oregon Health Authority(OHA) if you apply for this position now!

The primary purpose of the Race and Ethnicity Implementation Strategist position is to improve processes, systems, guidelines, and resources to ensure the collection of race and ethnicity data in alignment with ORS 413.161 thru ORS 413.164, and associated OARs (Chapter 950, Division 30).

Improving the collection, access, and use of race and ethnicity data ensures more informed fiscal, programmatic, service policy, and public health planning decisions in service of OHA’s goal of eliminating health inequities by 2030. This position is the lead subject matter expert for OHA with respect to the collection, analysis, and reporting of disaggregated race and ethnicity data. As such, this position provides leadership, guidance, technical assistance, and advice to internal (agency-wide) and external partners and collaborators on concepts related to race and ethnicity data collection and use as a component of REALD & SOGI implementation. This position provides leadership, guidance, technical assistance, and advice not only to the Equity & Inclusions Divisions’ REALD & SOGI Section (32 staff), but also to additional dedicated REALD & SOGI internal staff across OHA to ensure appropriate, consistent, and complete race and ethnicity data collection for over 70 source data systems. The person in this position is expected to be knowledgeable about and manage the complexities of serving diverse racial and ethnic groups. The person in this position must be able to navigate differences in priorities, historical harms, and competing interests of diverse groups. This position is responsible for navigating these complexities to ensure that race and ethnicity data collection, analysis, and use best represents and serves these populations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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 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.

WHAT WE ARE SEEKING:
Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Human Services, Social Work, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Education, Race and Ethnic Studies, Disability Studies, Gender Studies, or Public Administration, or a related degree demonstrating the required knowledge and skills; plus four years of experience coordinating or administering programs. Alternatively, any combination of experience and education, such as a Master’s degree, equivalent to seven years of experience supporting skills in social justice, racial justice, disability justice, anti-racism, dismantling institutional privilege, social determinants of health and equity, community organizing, and policy development.

This Race and Ethnicity Implementation Strategist necessitates demonstrated project management expertise, including effectively managing project timelines, plans, and deliverables. Must demonstrate the ability to engage and collaborate effectively with Tribes, racially, ethnically, linguistically, disabled, and gender-diverse communities, including established relationships with diverse community leaders statewide.

The position requires collaborative teamwork, a willingness to share information, and contribute to a respectful and productive work environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) is essential. Rigorous adherence to confidentiality standards regarding workforce and patient information is mandatory.

Preference will be given to candidates with lived experience as members of disability communities and experience in building and maintaining relationships within these communities.

What’s in it for you?

The Equity & Inclusion division is a team of passionate individuals working to identify and address health inequities. You will receive a comprehensive, competitive, and affordable benefits, leave, and wellness package, including:

• Nearly unbeatable medical, vision, and dental benefits
• 11 paid holidays
• 10 hours of vacation per month
• 8 hours of sick leave per month, eligible to be used as accrued.
• 24 hours of personal business leave per fiscal year, eligible to be used after 6 months of service.
• Pension and retirement programs
• Opportunity to potentially receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• Continuous growth and development opportunities
• Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work.
• A healthy work/life balance, including flexible schedules and hybrid work options for many positions.

This is a full-time, managerial, non-represented Operations Policy Analyst 4 classification. Pay Range for this position is $6,901.00 – $10,161.00 USD monthly.

This position is in Portland and may require travel to Salem and around the state and will be a hybrid mix of in office /remote work. Candidates will need flexibility to come into the office a few days a week.

The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to work force diversity.

How to Apply

Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Full-Time. Salaries: 80,000 - 100,000.

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