Senior Research and Evaluation Analyst (Research Analyst 4) Portland, OR (Hybrid)

$68,964 - $105,972/Yr

Oregon Health Authority - Portland, OR

Full-time - Mid Level

Portland, OR

10,001+ employees

Social Assistance

About the position

The Senior Research and Evaluation Analyst at the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) will provide high-level data analysis and evaluation skills to the HIV, STD, TB (HST) Section. This role focuses on evaluating strategic investments related to statewide HIV/STI/TB elimination plans, including the End HIV/STI Oregon Plan. The position involves overseeing project management, conducting complex data analyses, and preparing comprehensive reports to support public health initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Determine effective study designs and analytical methods for research, evaluation, and surveillance projects.
• Oversee project management to ensure successful implementation of studies.
• Conduct complex quantitative and qualitative data analyses.
• Prepare comprehensive reports summarizing findings from various research and evaluation initiatives.
• Provide technical assistance for data projects supporting core HIV, STI, and TB surveillance efforts.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in public health or related field and three years of experience applying research/evaluation methods in public health or social sciences, OR five years of experience in the same fields.
• Experience planning and designing research/evaluation projects.
• Experience conducting complex statistical analyses and qualitative analysis.
• Proficiency in statistical and qualitative software such as SPSS, SAS, Stata, R, NVivo, and/or Atlas TI.
• Experience with data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience creating and maintaining a culturally competent and diverse work environment.

Benefits

• Exceptional medical, vision, and dental benefit packages with minimal out-of-pocket costs.
• 11 paid holidays each year.
• 3 additional paid personal business days each year.
• 8 hours of paid sick leave accrued each month.
• 8 hours of vacation leave accrued each month with increases every 5 years.
• Pension and Retirement plans including PERS and OPSRP.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity.
• Optional benefits including short-term and long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
• Continuous growth and development opportunities.