Senior Specialized program Analyst

About the Position 

The Senior Specialized Program Analyst plays a key role in strengthening Lane County’s behavioral health system through community partnership, coordination, and oversight of contracted services.

Working within the Behavioral Health Division, this position serves as a connector across the system—collaborating with behavioral health providers, consumer-led organizations, and human service partners to support a responsive, high-quality continuum of care. The role also partners closely with the Health & Human Services Contracts Team, providing behavioral health subject matter expertise to support effective contract development, monitoring, and compliance.

This position is ideal for someone who understands the complexity of behavioral health systems and is motivated to improve outcomes through collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

The successful candidate is a proactive, self-directed professional who can navigate both independent work and team-based environments with ease. They bring strong judgment, adaptability, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while building trusted relationships across diverse stakeholders.

In this role, you will:

• Engage and collaborate with community stakeholders and system partners
• Support division leadership in developing and implementing behavioral health programs and partnerships
• Monitor subcontract performance and provide technical assistance to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements
• Contribute to system planning efforts, including needs assessments, policy and procedure development, and work planning
• Lead or support quality improvement initiatives and cross-functional projects across a range of behavioral health focus areas

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the behavioral health system in Lane County—helping ensure services are coordinated, accountable, and responsive to community needs.

About the Division

Lane County Behavioral Health provides services to more than 1,600 individuals with behavioral health conditions. We work with community partners to provide a continuum of care from prevention through treatment and aftercare in an environment that promotes a culture of resilience and recovery.

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• National Health Service Corps

Schedule: Monday – Friday; 8:00am – 5:00pm

*This is a non-represented position*

Education & Experience:

• Eight years of education and/or experience in public policy, business administration, or a field related to the specified program area; or a combination sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position.

• Or an equivalent combination of experience and training that will demonstrate the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

Preferred Requirements - Knowledge of:

• Behavioral Health and Human Services systems within Lane County.
• Area resources
• Needs assessment methods
• Advanced principles and practices in assigned area of responsibility
• Research and statistical methods
• Public relations principles
• Program/project management principles and techniques
• Grant and/or contract administration principles
• Budgeting principles
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, rules, and regulations

• The selected candidate will be required to successfully pass the ORCHARDS DHS background check.

Studies have shown that women and BIPOC individuals are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. The county will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

Specialist Program Analyst - Senior

Selection Process

Equal Employment Opportunity

Lane County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace.  All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

Strategic Plan

In alignment with Lane County's Strategic Plan, incumbent(s) will be expected to demonstrate the following core behaviors: Passion to Serve, Driven to Connect, and Focused on Solutions.

The 2025 - 2027 Strategic Plan focuses on the areas that Lane County will pursue as a way to deliver on our vision for the residents of Lane County. To meet these challenges, we know that the basis of our efforts lies in leveraging our people and partnerships to achieve our Strategic Priorities. We also recognize that the quality and commitment of our staff is essential to a shared future where Lane County is the best place in which to live, work, and play.

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