United States Job Openings

Oregon Health Authority

IT Contract Analyst (Operations and Policy Analyst 3)

Salem

FULL TIME

August 28, 2024

Initial Posting Date:

08/28/2024

Application Deadline:

09/28/2024

Agency:

Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range:

$5,747 - $8,831

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

IT Contract Analyst (Operations and Policy Analyst 3)

Job Description:

PLEASE NOTE: Resumes, cover letters and all other documents must all be uploaded at one time. When uploading a resume, please upload any other documents in the same area/field.

The job application, resume, and a cover letter are required for this posting and should address the skills in this section clearly. Applications without the required documentation will not move forward in the selection process.

The Office of Information Service’s mission is to deliver technology solutions and services that support the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) and the Oregon Health Authority (OHA)in helping Oregonians achieve health, well-being, and independence.

The Oregon Health Authority has a fantastic opportunity for an Information Technology Contract Analyst to join an excellent team and work to advance their IT career.

The Oregon Health Authority is committed to:

Eliminating health inequities in Oregon by 2030
Becoming an anti-racist organization
Developing and promoting culturally and linguistically appropriate programs, and
Developing and retaining a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workforce that represents the diversity, cultures, strengths, and values of the people of Oregon.
Click here to learn more about OHA’s mission, vision and core values.

This is a full-time permanent opportunity for anyone to apply. This is a classified position and is represented by a union.

What you will do!

The person in this role assists with providing vendor and contract management and administration for the agency's major outsourced information technology systems through its primary vendor. This includes managing the vendor relationship, drafting, and coordinating review of amendments and change orders mission critical information technology systems. Review and analyze contractor reports to ensure the contractor is meeting contractual requirements. Review and approve proposed information technology system fixes by vendor. Work with executives and information technology system users to ensure business needs are being supported. Work with executives, business owners, business users on prioritization of information technology system enhancements with the terms and conditions of the contract with vendor. Maintain detailed working knowledge of contract content and requirements, including identification of relevant contract provisions and issue spotting.

What's in it for you?

Medical, vision, and dental benefits
11 paid holidays
8 hours of vacation per month
8 hours of sick leave per month, eligible to be used as accrued.
24 hours of personal business leave per fiscal year, eligible to be used after 6 months of service.
Pension and retirement programs
Opportunity to potentially receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
Continuous growth and development opportunities
Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work.
A healthy work/life balance, including fulltime remote options as well.

What we are looking for:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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.

OR;

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

Working Conditions

This position involves frequent contact with executives, management, and staff both internal and external to the organization. It requires working with a variety of people and situations, which requires the incumbent to exercise diplomacy. Confidentiality of information must be always maintained. There can be frequent interruptions, demanding time frames, and non-traditional working hours. While performing the duties of this job, you will be in an open landscape environment and may be exposed to the sounds and activity of those working around you. These conditions may be in high traffic areas with moderate to loud noises. Often travel to meetings is required with some travel to training and conferences within the state and outside of the state. The location of this position is in an office, cubicle and/or an agreed upon remote work environment with significant use of a computer and video conferencing.

Desired Attributes:

The programs that this position works on are typically key to the Governor’s and the Agency Director’s top agenda items. These programs may carry political sensitivity both nationally and within the state. Failure will likely severely compromise Oregon’s efforts to address additional needs and gain federal and state funding and support.

SPECIAL SKILLS NEEDED FOR THIS POSITION:

This employee must be able to develop and maintain working relationships with OHA and ODHS internal and external stakeholders, including the Office of the State Chief Information Officer and Federal partners.

Additionally, experience in any or some of the following areas would be advantageous and helpful in this position:

Contract draft, review, and execution

Enterprise-wide transformational system implementation

Information Technology contract/vendor management in a government entity

Business process redesign and integration

Oregon Public Procurement Code

Information Technology contract management and administration experience with contracts of 1M or greater

Information Technology project contract experience utilizing system integrators; internal and external sources; Quality Assurance partners various oversight groups

Information Technology professional services contract project management for infrastructure support, application support, software development, and/or maintenance and operations

CANDIDATE MUST HAVE:

Proficiency to mastery in verbal and written communications

Strong analytical skills and business acumen

Ability to manage multiple priorities within tight deadlines and within budget

How to Apply

Complete the online application
Complete questionnaire
Attach a resume
Attach a cover letter of no more than two pages addressing the “What we are looking for?” section including required and preferred skills.

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Help Your Application Rise to the Top!

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Questions/Need Help?

If you need assistance to participate in the application process, including an accommodation request under the American with Disabilities Act contact: Uma Abdullahi at

umulkher.abdullahi@dhsoha.state.or.us

TTY users please use the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service: 1-800-735-2900. For technical support, please call toll free 1-855-524-5627, for customer service assistance.

Additional Information

Please monitor your Workday account to view all communication regarding your application. You must have a valid e-mail address to apply.
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.
Visa Sponsorship: We do not offer VISA sponsorships or transfers currently. You will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States within three days of hire.
Please attach only the documents that are related to the position. Additional documents that are attached will not be reviewed.

Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity

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. 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.

Agency – OHAAOOIS

More information about the Office of Information Services and current job opportunities can be found at

https://www.oregon.gov/oha/FOD/OIS/

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