IT & VMO Analyst (Operations and Policy Analyst 4)

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Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! – Information Technology Contract Analyst (Operations and Policy Analyst 4) This is a Work Out of Class opportunity, available to current State of Oregon employees.

This position is part of the Information Technology Contract and Consulting Team (IT-CCT) unit within Vendor Managed Services (VMS). As an Information Technology Contract Analyst, you will provide procurement support, vendor and contract management administration for the agency's major outsourced systems through its primary vendor. This may include managing the vendor relationship, reviewing and coordinating change requests for this mission critical system. You will review and analyze contractor reports to ensure the contractor is meeting contractual requirements; review and approve proposed system fixes by vendor; work with executives and system users to ensure business needs are being supported; and work with executives, business owners, business users on prioritization of system enhancements with the terms and conditions of the contract with vendor. 

Assignments will shift over time, as programs move into sustainable operations, and/or shift to less risky phases. This role includes working with executive and senior management teams across the agencies to ensure that objectives and goals of the program are met and/or adjusted, as strategic direction and goals are refined over time.

For a full review of the position description, please click here.

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

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.

• Experience implementing enterprise wide transformational systems.
• Information Technology contract/vendor procurement experience with government entity.
• Experience with business process redesign and integration.
• Superior leadership
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with internal and external business partners, including legislative staff and Federal entities.
• Strong analytical skills and acumen.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.

Special Requirements: To be hired, you must have a criminal records check that meets OHA criteria at the time of hire, and throughout employment.

The programs that this position will be responsible for are typically key to the Governor's and the agency Directors' 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?

Successful candidates will have recent experience in one or more of the following in the last 10 years:

• Experience with large Information Technology Contract Management and Administration (greater than 10 Million).
• Large Information Technology Contract Management utilizing system integrators; internal and external resources; QA partners; and various oversight groups.
• Experience overseeing and administering large Information Technology Professional Services Contracts (greater than 10 Million) for infrastructure support, application support, software development, and/or maintenance and operations.

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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.

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• 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 announcement is for one, full-time, Work Out of Class (WOC) / Job Rotation (JR), SEIU represented, Information Technology Contract Analyst (Classification: Operation and Policy Analyst 4 (OPA4) position based in Salem, Oregon.
• This is a full-time remote position. 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 Umulkher Abdullahi at: Umulkher.Abdullahi@oha.oregon.gov | 503-569-8811.

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 a team of bright individuals to work with and learn from. 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.

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The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, committed to diversity and pay equity.

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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