IT Contract Procurement, Compliance Analyst – Operations & Policy Analyst 3

Job Description: • Be responsible for making high-impact decisions, leading strategic initiatives across ODHS, and ensuring ONE system functions efficiently to support service delivery models. • Ensure that contracts, interagency agreements and procurement processes align with the OEP strategic objectives. • Develop and evaluating policies for the future of eligibility initiatives. • Focus on operational efficiency and equitable service delivery. • Act as a subject matter expert in contract management, policy development and change management strategies across multiple program areas. • Provide strategic leadership and collaborate with internal teams and external partners to drive innovation, transparency and continuous system improvement. • Influence operational effectiveness, data integrity, and the agency’s ability to provide critical services to Oregonians. • Ensure alignment with agency’s scorecard and overall strategic portfolio, fostering accountability and long-term success. • Conduct regular evaluations of contracts to identify risks, opportunities, and areas for improvement, implementing proactive strategies to mitigate issues. • Conduct financial analysis to track expenditures, manage budgets, identify cost-saving opportunities and ensure accurate reporting and fiscal responsibility through the contract lifecycle. Requirements: • 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 (4) years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work. • Any combination of experience and education equivalent to seven (7) years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skills for the classification. • Experience applying statistical analysis methods and tools to interpret data and inform decision making. • Extensive knowledge of IT systems and procedures supporting human service programs, eligibility determination, and service delivery. • Experience navigating ODHS proprietary software such as the integrated ONE (Oregon Eligibility system), CAM (Central Abuse Management system), Oregon Access (Long-Term Care case management system), etc. • Experience in communication strategy and planning, with the ability to convey complex information clearly to diverse audiences. • Experience in business process management, policy development, and contract procurement and administration. • Experience in business analysis and project management using BABOK and PMBOK principles and practices. Benefits: • ODHS Employee Resource Group communities that promote shared learning. • Cost of Living Adjustments. • Annual salary increases (until you reach the top of the listed salary range). • Amazing benefits package. • Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.