Job Description

The Equity & Inclusion Division — Race Ethnicity, Language Disability, & Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (REALD & SOGI) Section is hiring three Health Equity Research Analysts.

Please note this posting will be used to hire three total positions. On your cover letter and on the questionnaire section of the application please click which position(s) you will be applying for.

• Repository and Registry Data Specialist (RA4)
• Workforce Diversity Data Equity Analyst (RA4)
• Health Equity Research Analyst (RA4)

If you are interested in working with data, specifically, analyzing REALD & SOGI demographic data to inform workforce equity trends and visualization; to inform data quality and the development of a REALD & SOGI data registry and repository; or to use REALD & SOGI  data to perform health equity related research analysis and reporting as well as health equity policy development and programmatic decisions, then please consider applying for one of these batched RA 4 positions now!

The primary purposes of the Health Equity Research Analysts (RA4) positions will be leading data analysis and research, data reporting and visualizations, and the development of health equity related metrics, measurements, data briefs and research publications to monitor and inform Oregon Health Authority (OHA) system-wide performance towards identifying and eliminating inequities. Each Research Analyst will focus on one of the following specific work streams with opportunities to collaborate across workstreams:

• Lead REALD & SOGI repository data analysis and improvement by monitoring and validating repository data, performing root cause analysis to resolve repository data issues with analysts from REALD & SOGI section, develop and maintain repository data tracking tools, develop, and propose recommendations to improve the interoperability of the repository and registry.
• Lead workforce equity data analysis and reporting. Develop processes for analyzing and monitoring workforce diversity performance data. Develop performance metrics, report on workforce diversity to inform workforce recruitment, and agency wide human resource policies and strategic decisions. Present policy briefs to guide leadership decisions.
• Lead health equity and data analysis and research work systems-wide to inform policy development, programmatic decisions, reporting to inform the agency’s goal to identify and eliminate inequities and other strategic priorities. Responsible for the planning, developing, and preparing reports and providing analytical guidance for other research analyses. Provide technical assistance including translating coding to research analysts performing health equity analysis.

The Repository and Registry Data Specialist (RA4) will lead data analysis to support the REALD & SOGI data governance process. Support data and research analysis across OHA and Oregon Department of Human Services(ODHS), and from Coordinated Care Organizations(CCOs,) providers, and health insurers to ensure the use cases of the repository data comply with all REALD & SOGI rules and standards; 2) Will develop and implement new, innovative, and statistically valid methods for analyzing health equity data from the repository; 3) Lead process improvement to inform changes to the REALD & SOGI data elements in the repository; 4) Perform complex multi-level analysis on data and share results with data owners and data stewards across OHA and ODHS relying on REALD & SOGI data from the Repository for analysis; 5) The position monitors and analyzes complex federal and state data and policies about the collection of demographic data and privacy issues, including tracking proposed legislation at the state and federal levels, regulations, and administrative rules and procedures that impact the development and interoperability of the REALD&SOGI Registry and Repository.

The Workforce Diversity Data Equity Analyst (RA4) will lead the development and use of new, innovative, and statistically valid methods to analyze data to inform the demographic characteristics of OHA’s workforce and disparities; conduct parity analysis; estimate expected impacts on workforce development, trend analysis, and potential cost and policy implications. The specific functions of the position include 1) the implementation of new or enhanced systems to analyze workforce data which can lead to better understanding of workforce disparities and appropriate interventions; 2) analyzing health equity data and applying research techniques to lead to better understanding of inequities and appropriate interventions; 3) analyzing state-level population data from the American Community Survey and other sources and applying research techniques to create parity metrics for comparing OHA’s workforce to the state’s population; 4) developing and disseminating regular workforce equity reporting and dashboard visualizations (5) Developing and implementing and managing a plan to ensure workforce data complies with REALD & SOGI standards and recommendations.

The Health Equity Research Analyst (RA4) will lead work on using data from various datasets maintained by OHA to produce timely and relevant reports and other deliverables to support priorities, and broader health system transformation activities. The research analyst will support: 1) the development of data systems to meet REALD & SOGI requirements; 2) OHA’s parity goals and benchmarks, analyze, and utilize data to inform policy and programmatic strategies designed to eliminate health inequities and increase parity across OHA; 3) analyze health equity data and apply research techniques to lead to better understanding of inequities and appropriate interventions; 4) Provide guidance, scope of work, and work products including different coding methods for research analysts, and program staff who collect and utilize demographic and other data across OHA.

All research analysts will collaborate with the Data Quality and Informatics Analyst to provide technical assistance to agency partners, CCOs, external researchers, and other data requesters and users on statistical coding methods, and best practices for using REALD & SOGI demographic data. Establish processes, systems and develop proposals for allocating resources to continuously improve the collection and use of  REALD & SOGI data by OHA and ODHS programs, healthcare providers, health insurers, and community partners in alignment with ORS 413.161 thru ORS 413.164, and associated OARs (Chapter 950, Division 30). Improving the collection, access, and use of this demographic data to ensures more informed fiscal, programmatic, service policy, and public health planning decisions in service of OHA’s goal of eliminating health inequities by 2030.

All research analysts will lead important data and research initiatives towards advancing OHA’s understanding of REALD & SOGI data. Provide data informed policy options and recommendations to help decision-makers determine best course of actions for programs, policy, practice, and interventions. Make analytic decisions that affect the reliability, validity, and value of REALD & SOGI data and methods used to inform OHA and statewide decisions. The Research Analysts must exhibit sound data analytics capability and the application of the data to real world issues, balanced judgement, and the ability to work with diverse staff and management to ensure analysis provides a basis for sound decisions about REALD & SOGI data, workforce diversity, and related conclusions. The research analysts must demonstrate ability to rapidly translate complex analytical and technical terms to nontechnical users and provide insights about how policies may impact existing procedures within the Equity and Inclusion Division, OHA and ODHS-wide. Issues and recommendations within the purview of this position will be highly visible and potentially consequential to OHA and ODHS leadership, health care constituents, state agencies, external organizations, and state-level leadership.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A Master’s degree in Statistics, Statistical methods, Epidemiology or Public Health, Public Health Administration or a degree related to the agency program that demonstrates the capacity for the knowledge and skills required. Prefer knowledge and understanding of data analysis, data quality and informatics, policy and evaluation, and workday data systems. Prefer knowledge of and experience using advanced statistical methods, mixed methods, demonstrable experiences working with quantitative public health and/or health care related datasets of various sizes and complexities housed in a variety of warehouses and data platforms. Experience and knowledge of Medicaid programs, particularly program and data evaluation and creating and implementing quality improvement of data and metrics,

OR

Any combination of experience or education equivalent to eight years of data analysis, evaluation of programs, evaluation of data systems, research design, methodologies, analytics, monitoring and addressing data quality issues, data systems design, and database management. Including social justice, racial justice, disability justice, anti-racism, dismantling institutional privilege, social determinants of health and equity, community organizing, and policy development.

Requested Skills/Attributes:
The position requires experience analyzing demographic information, working with large data sets, strong understanding and experience analyzing complex data from different systems, working knowledge and understanding of workforce data, tracking and analyzing national laws and policies governing the interoperability of data and systems, the collection and use of personally identifiable information and the development of policies to protect privacy in the collection and use of personally identifiable information, including conditions for sharing of such information with public and private entities in the state and at the federal level. These persons should have demonstrated project management experience, including the ability to effectively manage project timelines, plans and deliverables. Demonstrated ability to engage and work effectively with Tribes, racially, ethnically, linguistically, disabled, and gender-diverse communities, including existing working relationships with diverse community leaders throughout Oregon. This position works collaboratively in a team setting. Willingness to collaborate, share information, and contribute to the team’s success, is necessary and preferred. Contributes to a respectful and productive work environment. Proficiency in the following statistical software applications and OS platforms: data visualization applications (Tableau, Power BI, R); Data Analytics and programmatic applications (e.g., SAS, Stata, SPSS, R), GIS, SQL; Windows Desktop and Server, file transfer protocol (FTP and sFTP); Requires rigorous adherence to the highest standards of confidentiality regarding workforce and patients’ information.

Prefer those with the lived experience or as members of communities most impacted by the collection of data in the relevant subject matter area, as well as having experience working with, building, and maintaining relationships with respective 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 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.

Salary Range: $6,690 – $9,226 / monthly

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

How to Apply

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

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