Community Restoration Evaluation Unit (CREU), Aid & Assist Policy Analyst

In this position, you will provide consultative, advanced operations and policy analysis that supports the Community Restoration Evaluation Unit (CREU) in meeting statutory and court ordered requirements for community restoration competency evaluations. You will strengthen CREU's ability to operate as a reliable statewide program by advising on operational systems, policy alignment, and long range priorities that affect timeliness, consistency, and evaluation-related outcomes. You will serve as a senior program and policy resource for significant program operations that affect BHD and a statewide behavioral health service structure by developing long-range plans, goals, objectives, implementation milestones, and policy recommendations; evaluating program effectiveness; and advising leadership on statutory, legislative, operational, and cross-system issues affecting community restoration evaluation services. This work supports the consistent, compliant, and sustainable statewide delivery of community restoration evaluation services. One, full-time, permanent, SEIU represented position based in Salem, Oregon. This is a hybrid (5% in-office). Minimum Qualifications: Any combination of experience and education equivalent to seven years of professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work experience. Desired Attributes: ' Demonstrated commitment to equity, cultural responsiveness, and community& #8209;based service approaches, and a commitment to build collaborative, trust& #8209;centered relationships with courts, CMHPs, CCOs, Tribal governments, community providers, and justice system partners. ' Knowledge and understanding of Oregon statutes and administrative rules related to forensic behavioral health, public contracting, clinical supervision, and evaluator certification. ' Demonstrated ability to communicate complex legal, clinical, and policy information clearly and persuasively with courts, behavioral health partners, contractors, and agency leadership as well as experience translating policies into clear expectations and support staff through transitions and change. ' Skilled in producing high& #8209;quality written reports, policy documents, and legislative briefings. ' Ability to design and implement system improvements, evaluate service models, and apply creative approaches to operational and policy challenges. ' Skilled in using data and feedback to inform decisions and modernize processes. ' Experience making sound decisions that uphold legal requirements, protect public resources, and maintain program integrity. ' Knowledge of Oregon public contracting laws, procurement rules, and contract administration practices; experience managing complex contracts, ensuring vendor compliance, and aligning resources with program goals and statutory mandates; and utilizing state budgeting practices, resource prioritization, and financial accountability.