Senior Operations and Policy Analyst

$68,964 - $105,972/Yr

Oregon.gov

Full-time - Mid Level

About the position

The Senior Operations and Policy Analyst at the Oregon Department of Human Services plays a crucial role in developing and overseeing operational goals and policies related to the Acuity-Based Staffing Tool (ABST) program. This position involves ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, designing training programs, and facilitating communication among various stakeholders to enhance the quality of community-based care services.

Responsibilities

• Develop long-term planning and short-term operational goals for statute, policy, and program changes for the ABST program.
• Oversee and direct expectations of facilities with ABST deficiencies and non-compliances, making decisions that may lead to regulatory sanctions.
• Design and implement ABST program training and tools for providers, partner agencies, local office staff, and the public.
• Set priorities for the development of rules and proposals for legislative concepts related to the ABST program.
• Ensure accurate interpretation of state and federal statutes, rules, and policies regarding the Community Based Care Program.
• Identify and develop standards and procedures to support quality assurance and research activities regarding program implementation and evaluation.
• Communicate formally and informally with state and local offices, providers, and agency partners regarding policy, regulation, and rule interpretation.

Requirements

• 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 four years of professional-level evaluative, analytical, and planning work.
• Any combination of experience and education equivalent to seven years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skills for the classification.
• Experience overseeing and directing expectations of facilities with ABST deficiencies.
• Experience developing long-term planning and short-term operational goals for statute, policy, and program changes for the ABST program.
• Experience designing and developing CBC/ABST program policies, processes, and procedures.
• Ability to set priorities for the development of rules and proposals for legislative concepts.

Benefits

• ODHS Employee Resource Group communities that promote shared learning.
• Cost of Living Adjustments.
• Annual salary increases until reaching the top of the listed salary range.
• Amazing benefits package.
• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.