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OCHIN is a rapidly growing national nonprofit health IT organization with two decades of experience transforming health care delivery to drive health equity. We are hiring for a number of new positions to meet increasing demand. When you choose to join OCHIN, you have the opportunity to continuously grow your skills and do meaningful work to help fulfill our mission.

OCHIN provides leading-edge technology, data analytics, research, and support services to nearly 1,000 community health care sites, reaching nearly 6 million patients nationally. We believe that every individual, no matter their race, ethnicity, background, or zip code, should have fair opportunity to achieve their full health potential. Our work addresses differences in health that are systemic, avoidable, and unjust. We partner, learn, innovate, and advocate, in order to close the gap in health for individuals and communities negatively impacted by racism or other structural inequities.

At OCHIN, we value the unique perspectives and experiences of every individual and work hard to maintain a culture of belonging.

Founded in Oregon in 2000, OCHIN employs a growing virtual workforce of more than 800 diverse professionals, working remotely across 46 states. We offer a generous compensation package and are committed to supporting our employees' entire well-being by fostering a healthy work-life balance and equitable opportunity for professional advancement. We are curious, collaborative learners who strive to live our values everyday: leadership, collaboration, excellence, innovation, inclusion, and stewardship. OCHIN is excited to support our continued national expansion and the increasing demand for our innovative tools and services by welcoming new talent to our growing team.

Position Overview

The Program Evaluation Analyst conducts data-driven, evidence-based rapid cycle program evaluations and analyses for the organization, including internal professional services and member strategies. This position will partner with OCHIN leaders and subject matter experts to develop, implement, and report out on program evaluations and analyses that drive change and innovation across the organization. Please note: This position is funded through a contract. Continued employment is contingent upon contract renewal or extension, and organizational needs.

Essential Duties

• Conduct systematic literature reviews to inform program evaluation and analyses
• Conduct rapid-cycle evaluations and analytics to understand the impact of OCHIN initiatives (e.g., OCHIN's Release Program, Builder Program, Credentialing Services, OCHIN's Health Center Controlled Network (HCCN), Preferred Technology Partners)
• Conduct projects that elevate the needs of internal and external stakeholders to improve their experience
• Communicate and partner with subject matter experts in order to design, develop, and execute evaluation plans
• Collect, validate, analyze, and interpret quantitative and qualitative data-based findings towards refinement of program efforts and determination of evidence-base for program interventions
• Establish an evaluation framework and identify tools that can be applied to evaluation and analytics projects to support OCHIN's ability to disseminate learnings
• Establish and implement equity, justice, and data de-colonization frameworks that can be applied to data analytics projects on the Evaluation and Analytics Team
• Analyze and process data sets utilizing advanced querying, visualization, and analytics tools
• Build, maintain, and continuously seek opportunities to improve systems and processes for assigned data collection, analysis, and reporting (e.g., program evaluations, HCCN activities, other assigned projects)
• Manage multiple evaluation and analysis projects simultaneously to help OCHIN improve our products and services Generate high quality, readily interpretable deliverables (e.g., data tables, graphs, charts, study reports, dashboards) and package findings for executive level stakeholders
• Assist OCHIN in obtaining and using data to drive distinction, advance OCHIN's strategic priorities, and improve outcomes
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Work and communicate across disciplines and OCHIN teams
• Actively participate in internal OCHIN cross-departmental project teams as needed (e.g. Research,Clinical)

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in rapid cycle evaluation, research, data analytics, or implementation science
• Bachelor's degree in healthcare (e.g. public health, health promotion, nursing), applied mathematics, statistics, or a related field required; master's degree preferred
• Experience working with quantitative or qualitative software preferred
• Experience creating reports, charts, and graphs desirable
• Experience in a telecommuter role desirable, including use of remote technologies (e.g. Zoom)
• Demonstrated experience with program evaluation
• Excellent interpersonal, intercultural, and customer service skills
• Excellent communicator with the ability to successfully communicate with a wide range of roles and personalities, both written and spoken
• Possess a learning mindset and curiosity for new knowledge
• Strong time management skills and demonstrated capability to work on multiple projects at one time
• Strong organizational skills, especially around documentation and information management

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: To keep our colleagues, members, and communities safe, OCHIN requires all employees-including remote employees, contractors, interns, and new hires-to be vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine, as supported by state and federal public health officials, as a condition of employment. All new hires are required to provide proof of full vaccination or receive approval for a medical or religious exemption before their hire date.

Prior to moving forward to the team interview, all candidates are required to complete a 50-60-minute competency assessment. The assessment gives us insights into how your strengths, preferences, and work style align with the OCHIN's nine core competencies. It's not about passing or failing-it's about understanding fit and setting you up for success.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

• Constant interpersonal skills, teamwork, and customer service. Frequent creativity, mentoring, presentations/teaching. Occasional decision making and independent judgment or action.
• Reading, speaking, writing, and understanding English.
• While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; stand and walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms.
• This position requires a virtual home-office environment, working remotely.
• The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers and mobile devices.
• Travel is required to support OCHIN's business requirements for Go-Live installations or training which may require travel by air, vehicle, or train.

Work Location and Travel Requirements: OCHIN is a 100% remote organization with no physical corporate office location. Employees work remotely from home and many of our positions also support our member organizations on-site for new software installations. Nationwide travel is determined based on OCHIN business needs. Please inquire during the interview process about travel requirements for this position. Work from home requirements are:

• Ability to work independently and efficiently from a home office environment
• High Speed Internet Service
• It is a requirement that employees work in a distraction free workplace
• Travel required up to 20% nationally for on-site Go Live support based on business requirements for OCHIN
• (OR) Travel may be required nationally based on business requirements for OCHIN

We offer a comprehensive range of benefits. See our website for details: https://ochin.org/careerCOVID-19 Vaccination Requirement To keep our colleagues, members, and communities safe, OCHIN requires all employees-including remote employees, contractors, interns, and new hires-to be vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine, as supported by state and federal public health officials, as a condition of employment. All new hires are required to provide proof of full vaccination or receive approval for a medical or religious exemption before their hire date.

Equal Opportunity Statement OCHIN is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills for the benefit of our staff, our mission, and the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, OCHIN, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital or civil union status, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristics. All aspects of employment are based on merit, performance, and business needs.

Base Pay Overview OCHIN uses broadened pay ranges to support equitable and market-aligned compensation practices. Pay information by position level is listed below. The final offer will be based on a variety of factors, including relevant skills, certifications, education, experience, training, responsibilities, internal equity, and market data.

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