Behavioral Health Financial Analyst (FA2)

Salary Range: $5,325 - $8,148 Monthly

This posting will remain open until the position is filled.

The Oregon Health Authority has a fantastic opportunity for Behavioral Health Financial Analyst to join an excellent team. This is a Full-Time, Permanent, Classified Represented position with the Office of Health Analytics. This recruitment may hire more than one Financial Analyst 2 for the Office of Health Analytics. The responsibilities are summarized below.

What you will do!

Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC):

As a CCBHC Financial Analyst, you will provide fiscal and budget evaluation and analysis to the Office of Actuarial and Financial Analytics of the Fiscal Operations Division. You will perform a wide range of budget analysis related to the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC) and other safety net clinics, including project management, fiscal and budget advice, budget developing, financial analysis, monitoring, tracking, and making budget adjustments, and other policy and budget activities.

The CCBHC Financial Analyst will be responsible for leading re-basing for CCBHC PPS rates, both in years that a total rebase for full program (30 clinics) is needed, and in off years by request for change in scope. They will also help process the increase in wrap around claims for CCBHC PPS, which is estimated to triple for statewide status. They will also determine when/if a vendor is needed to complete statewide re-basing and support the ACT in reviewing cost reporting annually before submitting to CMS. Review/analyze cost worksheets to develop rates for newly enrolled CCBHCs and existing ones that need updating. They will also work with and assist consultant team with the financial review and analysis of the historical financial data to draw conclusions on cost for services not noted within claims data. This would include analysis of financial information and inquiries to organizations to understand the financial impact for Medicaid and non-Medicaid behavioral health services data. The FA2 would also be responsible for providing ongoing complex analysis.

Besides applying these technical and analytical skills, this position participates in policy strategy development with program management and agency leadership. In support of the agency’s goal to eliminate health inequities by 2030, this position analyzes budgets, programs, and proposals with a focus on identifying potential impacts to that goal and coordinating research for further policy consideration.

Community Mental Health Program (CMHP):

As a CMHP Financial Analyst, you will provide fiscal and budget evaluation and analysis to the Office of Actuarial and Financial Analytics of the Fiscal Operations Division. You will perform a wide range of budget analysis related to the Community Mental Health Programs (CMHPs), including project management, fiscal and budget advice, budget developing, financial analysis, monitoring, tracking, and making budget adjustments, and other policy and budget activities.

The CMHP Financial Analyst will be responsible to work with and assist consultant team with the financial review and analysis of the CMHPs historical financial data to draw conclusions on cost for services not noted within claims data. This would include analysis of financial information and inquiries to organizations to understand the financial impact for Medicaid and non-Medicaid behavioral health services data. The FA2 would also be responsible for providing ongoing complex analysis.

Besides applying these technical and analytical skills, this position participates in policy strategy development with program management and agency leadership. In support of the agency’s goal to eliminate health inequities by 2030, this position analyzes budgets, programs, and proposals with a focus on identifying potential impacts to that goal and coordinating research for further policy consideration.

What's in it for you?

We offer a workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment; promote an atmosphere of mutual respect, dedication, and enthusiasm. You will collaborate in an open office with a team of bright individuals to work with and learn from. We offer full medical, vision and dental with paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and eleven paid holidays per year plus pension and retirement plans. If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, the Oregon Health Authority is the place for you.

The Oregon Health Authority is committed to developing and promoting culturally and linguistically appropriate programs and a diverse and inclusive workforce representing the diversity, culture, strengths and values of the people of Oregon. Click here, to learn more about OHA’s mission, vision and core values. OHA 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.

What we are looking for:

Five years of progressively responsible experience that included the preparation, analysis, and administration of a budget or fiscal system.

OR, five years of professional-level experience in accounting, fiscal auditing, management or program analysis. Experience must have included modeling, forecasting and analyzing fiscal information.

OR, successful completion of the Department of Administrative Services Budget and Management Public Administrative Trainee Program.

Requested Skills:

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and effectively work well with other members.
• Must be able to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines and have flexibility, work demand tolerance and exhibit written and oral communication skills including effective communication with coworkers.
• Must be proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

How to apply:

• Complete the online application
• Upload Resume
• Upload Cover Letter
• 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. Applicants who fail to upload resume and cover letter will not be considered.

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.

The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to work force diversity.