Initial Posting Date: 12/23/2024 Application Deadline: 01/05/2025 Agency: Oregon Health Authority Salary Range: $5,747 - $8,831 Position Type: Employee Position Title: Health IT Research Analyst (RA4) Job Description: Attention current State of Oregon employees: To apply for posted positions, please close this window, and log into your Workday account and apply through the Career worklet. Please attach a current version of your resume and a cover letter that addresses the points listed under the section titled What We Are Looking For. PLEASE NOTE: Resumes, cover letters and all other documents must all be uploaded at one time. When uploading a resume, please upload any other documents in the same area/field. The Oregon Health Authority has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Research Analyst to join an excellent team. This is a full-time, permanent, represented position in the Health Policy and Analytics Division, Office of Health IT & Analytics Infrastructure. What you will do: The primary purpose of this Health IT Research Analyst position is to provide analytical support for a wide range of health reform and quality improvement initiatives related to health information technology (HIT), health information exchange (HIE), and community information exchange (CIE). The analyst will work with health care and community-based organization-level data on health IT adoption and utilization, survey data, and other cross-office and agency information, to produce timely and relevant reports and deliverables to support Health Policy and Analytics priorities and broader health system transformation goals. This role requires strong collaboration with policy analysts, program staff, other agencies, vendors, contractors, and partners. The analyst must demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills and poise to work directly with senior leaders and partners as necessary to foster strong, supportive relationships. The position requires a strong ability to clarify and prioritize tasks to effectively navigate a challenging and fast-paced work environment with a range of partners. Key responsibilities include: * Leading, planning, and managing complex analytical projects using both quantitative and qualitative data, ensuring quality and accuracy throughout the process. * Applying methods that ensure reliability, validity, and utility of data and measures. * Producing written, visual, and oral reports, including tables, graphs, and charts, to communicate findings effectively. * Aggregating and reporting data to monitor HIT, HIE, and CIE implementation and utilization across Oregon to meet oversight, federal reporting, internal management, and public consumption requirements. * Collaborating on the development and analysis of provider and organizational surveys. * This role requires independent judgment, advanced analytical proficiency, and the ability to manage large-scale projects, distinguishing it from lower-level positions. Work Location: Optional 100% remote, 100% in-person or hybrid options are available, with office space in Salem or Portland. Click here to view the Position Description What's in it for you? We offer a workplace that balances productivity with wellbeing and promotes an atmosphere of mutual respect, dedication, and innovation. You will collaborate with a motivated team of bright, highly skilled, passionate individuals. 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 are committed to contributing to a healthier Oregon and advancing health equity through data-driven decision-making, we highly encourage you to apply for this position at Oregon Health Authority . This position falls under the Research Analyst 4 classification. The AA Rate Pay Range for this position is $5,747.00-$8,831.00 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. OHA is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other protected class under state or federal law. What we are looking for: Minimum Qualifications: A bachelor's degree in any disciplines that included six-quarter units in statistics or quantitative analysis methods and procedures, and three years of experience using computerized applications to independently gather, compile, and analyze data and prepare narrative or statistical reports. Two of the three years must have included coordinating complex research projects. OR Five years of research experience using computerized applications to independently gather, compile, and analyze data and prepare narrative or statistical reports. Two of the five years must have included coordinating complex research projects. Preferred Attributes: * Proficient in data management and statistical software, such as R (required), SQL, GIS, and Business Intelligence applications, with optional expertise in SAS and SPSS. * Proven track record of leading data analytics projects from initiation to completion, ensuring quality and impact. * Extensive knowledge of computer query tools, reporting platforms, and database design to achieve organizational objectives. * Experience with survey development, implementation, tracking, and data management for accurate analysis. * Adept at applying data visualization techniques and tools, such as Tableau, to present findings effectively. * Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with research methods, project management, and producing written reports and visual presentations. * Significant experience navigating complex data systems, and managing and analyzing large, multi-source data sets. * Collaboration skills demonstrated through work with committees, CCOs, health plans, and external partners to achieve project objectives. * Ability to work across OHA programs and with external partners to ensure accurate and clear data are gathered and reported in support of state and federal that will guide standards for reporting. * Prefer experience with Medicaid and/or Medicare programs, health care delivery systems, and/or health care policy, including Oregon's healthcare transformation priorities and initiatives. * Prefer experience and knowledge of state/federal initiatives related to health information technology/health information exchange, including Electronic Health Records and other health IT. * Experience in advancing health equity and addressing systemic health disparities and/or engaging diverse, vulnerable, underrepresented populations. * Notable experience in written and verbal communication, including delivering clear, impactful presentations to varied audiences. * Accomplished in conceptualizing and completing projects independently while meeting deadlines and high standards. * Proven ability to lead and collaborate within teams to deliver project objectives. * Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. How to apply: Complete the online application. Complete questionnaire Upload Resume (Required) Upload Cover Letter (Required explain how your professional, educational, and personal (lived) experience qualifies you for this position) Applicants who fail to upload resume and cover letter will not be considered. Specific instructions for resume and cover letter: Please use your resume and cover letter to explain very explicitly how you meet the minimum qualifications and preferred attributes above, to the extent possible. The hiring manager will be looking for evidence of the explicit attributes listed during the screening process. We are especially looking for someone who has high-level technical skills and experience but who is also highly skilled in written and verbal communication with people of varying levels and types of expertise and who is excited about working with a team, building relationships, and contributing to a continuously improving program. This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur. Please ensure you've provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information, please visit the Pay Equity Project homepage. Need Help? If you need assistance to participate in the application process, including an accommodation request under the American with Disabilities Act contact: Trach Blach at 503-509-5513 or Tracy.Blach@oha.oregon.gov Additional Information * Please monitor your Workday account, as all communication will be sent to your Workday account. You must have a valid e-mail address to apply. * If you are a veteran, you may receive preference. Click here for more information about veterans' preference. If you checked that you are a veteran, we will ask you for your documents later in the process. * We do not offer VISA sponsorships or transfers at this time - unless specifically noted. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. * If you are offered employment, the offer will be contingent upon the outcome of an abuse check, criminal records check and driving records check, and the information shall be shared with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Office of Human Resources (OHR). Any criminal or founded abuse history will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment. * Please only attach documents that are related to the position. Additional documents that are attached will not be reviewed. * Applicant Help and Support webpage. The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to work force diversity. The Oregon Health Authority is committed to fair employment practices and non-discrimination, including pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected class (race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation) in the payment of wages or screen applicants on the basis of their current or past compensation. We determine salary by completing a review of your application materials to evaluate your related education, experience, and training for this position. OHA is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.