Policy Analyst – Operations & Policy Analyst 3

Oregon Department of Human Services

Lead policy analyst for Mink Bowman case and behavioral health initiatives at Oregon Health Authority. Responsible for policy analysis, program development, and strategic recommendations to enhance services.

Posted 6/12/2026full-timeSalem • Oregon • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $6,276 - $9,644 per monthWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the lead policy analyst and primary subject matter expert for the Mink Bowman case and related initiatives.
Conduct complex policy and program analyses.
Develop policy and program strategic recommendations.
Ensure that all Mink Bowman initiatives are aligned with, and advance, the Behavioral Health Division’s and OHA’s broader strategic goals.
Serve as a resource and expert for OHA in the area of forensic behavioral health treatment services.
Lead and participate in appropriate task forces, committees, workgroups and advisory panels related to behavioral health policy and program development and implementation.

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;
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.
Knowledge and understanding of the behavioral health delivery system, the justice system, and services and support needed for forensic populations; and the ability to navigate how it relates to the Mink Bowman case.
The ability to navigate complex systems and influence policy and operational decisions across agencies by integrating consumer voices and lived experience into program planning and decision‑making.
Demonstrated experience producing high-quality, clear and concise written deliverables, and experience presenting them verbally to a wide range of audiences, including policymakers, senior leaders and the public.
Ability to translate data into visual formats and strategic insights for internal and external audiences with demonstrated skills in engaging internal and external partners through facilitation and communication.
Experience monitoring and analyzing policy, legislative and budget developments and assessing impacts on forensic behavioral health work and providing recommendations to leadership and partners.
Experience tracking project progress, ensuring compliance, resolving barriers and identifying opportunities for process improvement.

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

policy analysisprogram analysisstrategic recommendationsevaluative workanalytical workplanning workdata visualizationmonitoring policy developmentsbudget analysisprocess improvement

Soft Skills

communicationfacilitationinfluencing policy decisionsengaging partnerswritten communicationverbal communicationnavigating complex systemsintegrating consumer voicespresenting to audiencescollaboration