Interoperability Business Systems Analyst (Operations & Policy Analyst 3)

$68,964 - $105,972/Yr

Oregon Health Authority - Salem, OR

Full-time - Mid Level

Salem, OR

Social Assistance

About the position

The Interoperability Business Systems Analyst (Operations & Policy Analyst 3) position at the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is a full-time role focused on providing business analysis, project management, and data management within the context of Agile IT teams. This position is critical in leading the operations and enhancements of the OHA Data Environment (ODE), which supports the Behavioral Health and Medicaid Divisions. The ODE is designed to improve data quality, streamline reporting, and reduce administrative burdens while ensuring compliance with state and federal reporting requirements. The analyst will be responsible for coordinating technical project work, systems integration planning, and requirements validation, ensuring that the ODE effectively connects and builds upon existing data systems to meet reporting obligations. In this role, the analyst will manage all planning for incoming data sources, access agreements, and strategy planning for new tools. They will lead the integration of behavioral health data sets, define requirements, and provide technical writing expertise. The position also involves collaboration with various programs to ensure that data integration needs are met for ongoing initiatives. The analyst will develop and maintain informational materials and training for both technical and non-technical users, review and edit system documentation, and support the agency's mission to eliminate health inequities by 2030. The OHA values service excellence, leadership, integrity, health equity, and partnership, and aims to help individuals and communities achieve optimal well-being through access to quality healthcare. The work environment is hybrid, allowing for remote work while also requiring presence at the primary work location in Portland, Oregon, as needed. The position is classified and represented by a union, offering a competitive salary range and comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations and enhancements of the OHA Data Environment (ODE), including technical project work, systems planning, requirements validation, and user acceptance testing.
• Manage all ODE planning for incoming data sources, access and data sharing agreements, and strategy planning for new tools.
• Lead integrations of behavioral health data sets through excellent requirement defining and providing technical writing expertise.
• Work with Behavioral Health and Health Analytics programs to ensure data integration needs are met for new and ongoing initiatives.
• Support Program Data Coordinator in execution of strategy by helping to align ODE with state and federal reporting and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain ODE informational materials and training for a mix of technical and non-technical end-users.
• Review, edit, and monitor ODE-related system documentation.

Requirements

• Any combination of experience and education equivalent to seven years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.
• A degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, or a degree related to the agency program will substitute for some required experience: An Associate's Degree is equal to 18 months of experience, a Bachelor's Degree is equal to three years of experience, a Master's Degree is equal to four years of experience, and a Doctorate Degree is equal to five years of experience.
• Demonstrated experience working in IT systems operations or projects in a business analyst role, including developing detailed business requirements, landscape assessments, gap analysis, scope statements, and business cases.
• Knowledge of information systems development and implementation processes.
• Understanding of data systems best practices and concepts of data governance and data management, including requirements review, decision processes and models, system testing and acceptance, and user training.

Nice-to-haves

• Evidence of ongoing development of personal cultural awareness and humility, and knowledge of social determinants of health and their impacts on health outcomes.
• Personal or professional experience in collaborating with diverse populations most harmed by social injustice and inequities.
• Specific knowledge of Oregon Administrative Rules and Oregon Revised Statutes, other applicable regulations, and program requirements.
• Knowledge and experience with the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), the Project Management Institute (PMI), industry and technology standards, including Azure Dev Ops (ADOS) best practices, and Agile/hybrid best practices.

Benefits

• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Vision insurance
• Paid sick time
• 11 paid holidays each year
• 3 additional paid 'Personal Business Days' each year
• 8 hours of paid sick leave accumulated every month
• Progressive vacation leave accrual with increases every 5 years
• Pension and retirement programs
• Optional benefits include short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.