Communications and Partner Analyst – Operations, Policy Analyst 3

Oregon Department of Human Services

Lead development and improvement of equitable communication strategies for Medicaid at OHA. Collaborate across teams to strengthen community-driven policies and programs.

Posted 5/22/2026full-timeSalem • Oregon • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $6,276 - $9,644 per monthWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the development, evaluation, and continuous improvement of equitable, community‑centered engagement and communication strategies for Medicaid and OHP.
Advise leadership, coordinate community feedback processes, and provide strategic project management, evaluation, reporting, and quality improvement support to strengthen equitable and community‑driven policies and programs.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 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 supporting the development and implementation of policies and programs at the community, state, and/or national level that advance health equity.
Knowledge of health services delivery systems, particularly the Oregon Health Plan/ Medicaid administration in Oregon.
Ability to foster inter-and cross-agency collaboration and to facilitate coordination of community centered policies, programs, and continuous (performance / quality / process) improvement strategies.
Ability to navigate complex relationships through collaborative problem-solving, consensus-building, and solution-focused approaches.
Experience facilitating meetings with a variety of key partners, including program-policy-fiscal staff, community members, and community groups.
Strong oral and written communication skills across a variety of forums; experience communicating information that are accessible to and understood by diverse audiences.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Excellent, low-cost medical, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family.
Optional benefits like life insurance, disability coverage, deferred compensation, and FSA options for health and childcare.
Generous paid time off: 11 holidays, 3 personal days, monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours/month.
Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Retirement security through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/ Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
Training and development opportunities to grow your career with the State of Oregon.

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementevaluationanalytical skillsplanningpolicy developmentprogram implementationquality improvementhealth equitycommunity engagementcommunication strategies

Soft Skills

collaborationproblem-solvingconsensus-buildingfacilitationcommunication skillsinterpersonal skillsstrategic thinkingadaptabilityleadershipcommunity-centered approach

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree