Job Description

The Oregon Health Authority has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Research Analyst (RA3) with an excellent team. This is a full-time, permanent, classified position with Health Policy and Analytics.

What you will do!

The Health-Related Social Needs Data Analyst (RA3) will join a small and dynamic team to produce clear and accessible data and data products related to health-related social needs and social health services. In particular, this position will focus on organizing, interpreting, visualizing, and reporting data to inform Oregon’s new and innovative program providing services like rent, food supports, and air conditioners to members of Oregon’s Medicaid program, the Oregon Health Plan. The HRSN Data Analyst will apply principles of data equity to all aspects of data and analytics work to support OHA’s goal to eliminate health inequities by 2030.

Activities include, but are not limited to:

• Work with HRSN Lead Research Analyst (RA4) and analysts and policy analysts from across OHA to identify existing data and data needs to support tracking of progress within the HRSN program and social needs services with a focus on equitable access to care
• Develop accurate, complete, and user-friendly data documentation to support use of Oregon Health Authority and cross-agency data sources for HRSN and social health analytics.
• Support design and develop analytical processes and technical procedures necessary to load, transform, and share HRSN and Community Information Exchange (CIE) data between analytical and operational systems so that the data is suitable for analytical purposes.
• Work with HRSN Lead Research Analyst to develop data collection tools, procedures, and methodology for data collection related to health-related social needs.
• Provide program recommendations to the HRSN Analytics Leads and Manager relying on analysis of quantitative and qualitative data.
• Produce meaningful and accessible data reporting, communications, and visualizations, including products like data dashboards, to ensure data is available to key partners and Oregon communities;
• Receive and organize internal data sets, including health plan reporting, surveys, other data related to health-related social needs; validate data and provide clean data sets.
• Act as project manager for the team’s data request tracking system to ensure data is provided in a timely manner.
• Act as a subject matter expert for internal partners on technical processes and analytics related to the HRSN Analytics Program.

MINIMUM QUALIFCATIONS

What we are looking for:
A Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline that included six-quarter units in statistics or quantitative analysis methods and procedures, and one year experience using computerized applications to independently gather, compile, and analyze data and prepare narrative or statistical reports;
OR
Four years of research experience using computerized applications to independently gather, compile, and analyze data and prepare narrative or statistical reports.

In addition to the above requirements, some positions require one or more of the following:

(Depending on the position, the amount or experience and education will vary and be decided by the appointing authority at the time of recruitment.)
Experience in using trends such as social, economic, or industrial to do analytical research
Experience using advanced statistical or quantitative analysis computer applications
College-level course work in advanced statistics or quantitative analysis such as multiple regression, factor analysis, analyses of variance and discriminate analysis
Preferred Attributes:

• A Bachelor’s degree in biostatistics, public health, public administration, finance, accounting, or otherwise related field.
• Experience managing or coordinating moderately complex research or analytical projects.
• Experience applying principles related to health equity in research, data collection, data analysis and communication, including principles of data justice.
• Experience with one or more of the following: SAS, R, SPSS, SQL, GIS, Power Query or Business Intelligence applications such as Power BI or Tableau.
• Experience and knowledge of healthcare and/or social service policy and environment, with experience working with social needs or social determinants of health data a plus.
• Experience with health survey research, health outcomes research, health care delivery systems research, or experience using health care expenditure, utilization, and quality assurance data.
• Experience and knowledge of Medicaid programs, medical billing, coding, and terminology or work with health care claims and enrollment files.
• Expertise using research and evaluation methods, including quantitative, qualitative, mixed methods, and/or community-based participatory research.
• Knowledge and experience in survey design, research design, report writing, and data visualization.

Work Location: Optional 100% remote, 100% in-person or hybrid options are available, with office space in Salem or Portland.

What’s in it for you?

We offer a workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment; promote an atmosphere of mutual respect, dedication, and enthusiasm. You will collaborate in an open office and/or work remotely with a team a team of bright individuals who work in remote locations. We offer full medical, vision and dental with paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and eleven paid holidays per year plus pension and retirement plans. If you’re driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, the Oregon Health Authority is the place for you.

Pay Range for this position is $4,755.00 – $7,296.00 USD Monthly

The Oregon Health Authority is committed to developing and promoting culturally and linguistically appropriate programs and a diverse and inclusive workforce representing the diversity, culture, strengths, and values of the people of Oregon. Click here, to learn more about OHA’s mission, vision, and core values.

How to Apply

Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Full-Time. Salaries: 60,000 - 80,000.

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