Data Analyst-Operations & Policy Analyst 2 (Limited Duration)

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Business Analyst-Operations & Policy Analyst 2 SR 27

The Data & Analysis team at the Oregon State Hospital is seeking to hire a Business Analyst on a Limited Duration basis to assist with planning, analyzing and managing the process for the storage, retrieval, and transformation of data from the hospital’s electronic health record and other disparate data bases into a functional data warehouse.

What you will do!

This position will work with various hospital staff to determine requirements and specifications for reporting needs throughout the hospital which includes medical, clinical, financial, security and social services. This position will work as a consultant between the hospital and data warehousing team for the development, adoption and use of a data warehouse, as well as other data system projects. This role’s focus is in the initial stages of bringing in new data, focusing on defining and designing data table structure and table relationships.  This position will require appropriate analytical and technical skill sets to deal with the data intensive, data relational warehousing work. 

The long-term vision for the program is to provide the hospital with the capability to produce accurate, timely, high-volume, and actionable data.  This position will work with Data & Analysis staff and the Technical Services team to develop the infrastructure to produce a business intelligence system for performance metrics, benchmarking, data mining and statistical anaylsis which allows the hospital to continue to be a data driven facility. As such, this position will support strategic reporting, LEAN management, research topics, and hospital administration with data transformations to allow data visualizations and distribution of business knowledge.

Working in conjunction with hospital staff, project team, information system staff, and other agencies to analyze, plan, and document system implementation activities such as:

• Functional Requirements
• Use Cases
• Implementation plans
• Data conversion plans
• Testing plans
• Maintenance and support plans

Assist with the design, development, and maintenance of the OSH data warehouse, and other data delivery and/or data transformation tools. This effort will include:

• Mock-ups
• Implementation and testing
• Developing and completing data audits and validation for hospital data and assisting in maintaining a data source catalog

Act as a liaison for internal data system projects. This effort will include:

• Requirements gathering through interviews and other means with clinical staff and departments
• Understanding hospital data sources and formats and their underlying logic

Helping the hospital define its business rules

This position is designed to work 40 hours per week during normal business hours (Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm). Schedule flexibility can be negotiated with emphasis on the business needs of the position.  This position is intended to be primarily a remote work position, but in-office arrangements can be made.  Work is performed with the use of computer, telephone, and other technologies; participation in meetings with co-workers and stakeholders; and emphasis on Lean methodologies. 

The nature of work within Data & Analysis is subject to fluctuating workloads and priorities in dealing with highly complex, sensitive and/or political issues.  Occasional contact with angry or confused employees, patients, other agency representatives, and members of the public is possible.  Incidental local and in-state travel may be required.

What's in it for you?

• A position where your input and contributions impact Oregonians 
• 11 paid holidays per year
• 8 hours of vacation leave and 8 hours of sick leave per month, and many other paid leave days
• Nearly unbeatable medical, vision, and dental benefits
• Pension and retirement programs
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Flexible Spending accounts

*This posting will be used to fill one Limited Duration, full-time position. This position is represented by a union, SEIU.

What are we looking for?

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science, Mathematics or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills; and two years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.
OR;
Any combination of experience and education equivalent to five years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skills for the classification.

How to apply:

• Complete the online application
• Attach a Cover Letter describing how your education and/or experience meets the minimum and special qualifications listed above
• Attach Resume

Please ensure you’ve provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment.  For further information, please visit the Pay Equity Project homepage.

Need Help?

If you need assistance to participate in the application process including an accommodation request under the American with Disabilities Act, please call Melissa Perez Voice: [503-209-7058] (TTY 711)

Email: melissa.m.perez@oha.oregon.gov

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• After submitting your online application, log in to your Workday account to review and finalize any pending tasks or required actions that are necessary to complete the application process.
• The salary listed is at the non-PERS rate. Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) eligible employees will have their base salary increased by 6.95% and pay the 6% employee contribution to PERS. If you are not yet PERS eligible, the 6.95% pay increase and employee contribution will be effective upon PERS eligibility.
• Veterans: Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For further information, please see the following website: Veterans Resources.
• Visa Sponsorship: Oregon Health Authority (OHA) does not offer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States.  OHA is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.
• Background Check: If you are offered employment, your offer will be contingent upon the positive outcome of an abuse check, criminal records check and driving records check. The information will be shared with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Office of Human Resources (OHR). Any criminal or founded abuse history will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment.
• Pre-employment Drug Test: Candidates who are offered employment at the Oregon State Hospital must satisfactorily pass a pre-employment drug test; this includes marijuana due the use of federal funds within Oregon State Hospital.
• Future Vacancies: This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancies and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

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Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, and Pay Equity

The Oregon Health Authority is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other protected class under state or federal law. In addition, we do not discriminate, or screen applicants based on current or past compensation. We determine salary by reviewing your application materials to evaluate your related education, experience, and training for this position. For further information, please visit the Pay Equity Project homepage. To learn more about OHA’s mission, vision, and core values, click here.

The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to workforce diversity and anti-racism.