• Job Description

  Req#: REQ-183636

  Initial Posting Date:

  07/09/2025

  Application Deadline:

  07/16/2025

  Agency:

  Oregon Health Authority

  Salary Range:

  $7,353 - $10,827

  Position Type:

  Employee

  Position Title:

  Senior Transformation Analyst (OPA4)

  Job Description:

  Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! Senior Transformation Analyst OPA4

  The Transformation Analyst plans and implements large-scale health system improvement projects, delivers technical assistance, and designs learning experiences for diverse internal and external audiences. This role requires deep knowledge of Oregon’s health system and involves policy research and analysis, development of materials for the Coordination Care Organizations, clinical staff, community-based organizations, the legislature, and collaboration across agencies and communities. The Analyst leads evaluation of quality improvement and technical assistance programs, provides expert guidance on evaluation methods, and makes high-level recommendations to inform leadership, legislative decisions, and system-wide transformation aligned with the Triple Aim: better care, better health, and lower cost.

  This position falls under the OPA4 classification. The AA Rate Pay Range for this position is $ 7,353.00 -$10,827.00 USD Monthly

  For a full review of the position description, which describes the job duties of this position please Click here to view the Position Description

  If this opportunity aligns with your strengths, background, and commitment to fostering inclusivity, we encourage you to apply! At the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), we value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to help us build a stronger, more equitable future for all.

  What We Are Looking For

  Minimum Qualifications: These qualifications must be visible in your application for consideration.
  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 five years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.

  OR;

  Any combination of experience and education equivalent to eight years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skills for the classification.

  An MPH, MBA, or Ph.D. in a related area may substitute for two years of experience.

  Desired Attributes: The following are skills and lived experiences that we have identified as key to success in this role at OHA. These are the attributes we are looking for in our top candidate. If you possess any of these, please let us know in your application.

  • Successful track record leading collaborative projects, facilitating cross-sector partnerships, and managing workgroups.
  • Proven experience conducting program evaluations, including use of qualitative and quantitative methods.
  • Demonstrated project management skills with a track record of leading complex initiatives from planning through implementation.
  • Experience working on health system transformation efforts and/or within Oregon’s Coordinated Care Organizations (CCOs).
  • Experience designing and leading quality improvement projects in a healthcare or public health setting.
  • Ability to integrate diverse perspectives and consider the needs of a wide range of partners and communities in program design and policy development.
  • Proficient in data analysis related to health system operations, outcomes, and service delivery.
  • Demonstrated commitment to advancing health equity and reducing disparities, with experience engaging diverse, underrepresented, and vulnerable populations.

  Application Guidance

  How to Apply: Submission Requirements - At the time of application, ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up to date and attach a current copy of your resume, cover letter, and answer all supplemental questions.

  • External Candidates: Visit the State of Oregon job opportunities webpage to submit your application. Be sure to follow all application submission requirements.
  • Internal Candidates: Current State of Oregon employees must apply through their employee Workday login. Be sure to follow all application submission requirements.
  • Applicants who fail to upload resume and cover letter will not be considered. Your cover letter should describe how you meet the desired attributes for this position; your cover letter can be longer than one page.

  After You Apply:

  • Before the job announcement closes, log in to your Workday account to check for pending tasks under “My Applications” and complete them.
  • Remember to check your email (including your junk folder) and Workday inbox for updates on your application.
  • We value our veterans! To ensure the security of your information, kindly follow the instructions for how to submit your Veteran documents for preference found here. Please do not attach your Veterans’ preference documentation in the Resume/CV field of your application.

  Reminders:

  • Your candidate profile and application materials are great opportunities to showcase your interest in the position and highlight your skills and experience. Submissions will be screened for consistency and communication skills, including attention to detail, spelling, and grammar. For more tips and guidance, check out What you need to know to get the job !
  • This is a full-time, permanent, unrepresented OPA4 position based in Portland, Oregon, with hybrid and remote work options available. Occasional in-person work at a state office building may be required, depending on business needs
  • Please check SECTION 4. WORKING CONDITIONS of the position description linked above to review more details regarding the details surrounding the working conditions. Please download and save a copy of this job announcement and linked position description, as it is not available after the application deadline. For questions about the announcement, or if you require an alternate format to apply, please contact the Senior Recruiter, Tracy Blach at: Tracy.Blach@oha.oregon.gov | 503-509-5513.

  Benefits of Joining Our Team

  We offer a workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment; promote an atmosphere of mutual respect, dedication, and enthusiasm. You will collaborate with and learn from a team of bright individuals. If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, the Oregon Health Authority is the place for you. We also offer a competitive benefits package including:

  • Excellent medical, vision, and dental benefits package for the employee and qualified family members with a very low monthly out-of-pocket cost.
  • Optional life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
  • Employee benefits include 11 paid holidays, 3 personal business days, 8 hours of monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours per month.
  • Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program .
  • Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).

  • Training opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.

  Additional Details

  • The information in your application will be used to complete an Equal Pay Analysis to determine salary placement upon hire. Visit the Department of Administrative Services Equal Pay Analysis Webpage for more information.
  • The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect the additional 6.95%. Review the Classification and Compensation page for more details on the classification.
  • Agency does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet Agency employment eligibility standards.
  • OHA does not offer visa sponsorships. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. OHA will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet agency employment eligibility standards.

  Helpful Links & Resources

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  The Oregon Health Authority is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer, committed to fair employment practices and pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate based on any protected class including race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, or sexual orientation and we do not screen applicants based on current or past compensation. Salary is determined through a fair review of your education, experience, and training as it relates to the position.

  OHA is an anti-racist organization working to eliminate health inequities and dismantle structural barriers that impact underserved communities. Join us in advancing our Strategic Plan and building a more equitable Oregon.

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