Hybrid Return to Work & Claims Administration Policy Analyst

at Oregon Department of Human Services

• Job title: Return to Work & Claims Administration Policy Analyst
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $6,276 - $9,644 per month
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Salem, United States

About the role

• Policy Analyst dedicated to advancing Oregon's workers' compensation system through collaborative analysis and regulations. Serving as a key resource for division management and policy development.

Responsibilities

• As part of the Policy Team, you will be one of seven analysts committed to advancing a leading workers’ compensation system that represents integrity and fairness for Oregonians.
• Work independently, but also be part of a team and work in a collaborative environment where ideas are shared, and brainstorming is encouraged to develop unique solutions to unique issues.
• Serve as the Workers' Compensation Policy Analyst to the division administrator, deputy administrator, division policy manager, and division management team.
• Primarily support the Audit unit, and assigned the rules governing Claims Administration (OAR 436-060); but also support the Employment Services Team (EST), and assigned the rules governing the Employer-at-Injury Program (OAR 436-105), the Preferred Worker Program (OAR 436-110), and Vocational Assistance to Injured Workers (OAR 436-120).
• Work in collaboration with the Audit and EST when developing rule issues
• Research complex issues and write technical narratives that evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of options, and recommend action based on research findings
• Draft issues documents related to new or revised Oregon administrative rules and concerns raised internal or from external partners, draft proposed rule language, and participate/facilitate internal and external rule advisory committee meetings
• Provide guidance on the impact of Workers’ Compensation Board (board) decisions, case law, and new or revised Oregon Revised Statutes to current policy and process
• Build and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with division managers and employees based on mutual trust and respect
• Provide consultation and technical guidance to division management

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or a related degree and four years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work OR Any combination of experience and education equivalent to seven years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work
• Demonstrated skills and abilities to perform policy analysis, research, and grammatically correct writing
• Experience in researching complex issues and writing technical narratives that evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of options, and recommend action based on research findings
• Ability to provide guidance on the impact of board decisions and new or revised legislation to current policy and process
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with individuals and groups having divergent needs and points of view
• Preference may be given to candidates that have an in-depth knowledge of Oregon Workers’ Compensation, particularly insurer responsibilities related to claims administration activities.

Benefits

• Rewarding work in a productive and creative environment
• Colleagues who are passionate about public service
• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and a competitive benefits package
• Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon
• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program