Manager of Medicaid Policy

Do you have experience developing, implementing, and providing oversight of policies and programs at the community, state, and/or national level that promote equity and inclusion and reduce disparities? Are you passionate about working with safety net clinics to shape policies and programs and advocating with and for the communities and individuals they serve? We look forward to hearing from you!

Work Location: Salem/Marion or Portland/Multnomah; hybrid position

This posting will be used to fill one (1) 12-month Limited Duration.

This position has the possibility of becoming permanent; however, Oregon Health Authority retains the right to end any Limited Duration or Job Rotation at any time. 

What you will do!

This management level position will make recommendations and execute strategic objectives and plans set forth by administrators and agency leadership. This manager will be accountable for operationalizing safety net clinic Medicaid policy including, but not limited to, robust ongoing planning and implementation of new authorities under the HB 4002 (2024). This position will oversee a team of professional level staff focused on implementing meaningful policy for a variety of Medicaid programs including but not limited to the following.

• Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC)
• Alternative Payment and Advanced Care Model Clinics
• Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC), 
• Rural Health Centers (RHC), and 
• Indian Health Centers (IHC)

The position will ensure the programs are operated in compliance with federal and state regulations. They will assign work, coach, and manage direct reports. In regard to HB 4002, this position will work with Health Policy and Analytics and Behavioral Health Divisions to move the CCBCH program to a sustained, statewide program with CMS.

OHA values service excellence, leadership, integrity, health equity and partnership and has a strategic goal to end all health inequities by 2030.

What's in it for you?

• We offer exceptional medical, vision and dental benefits packages for you and your qualified family members, with very low monthly out-of-pocket costs. Try this free virtual benefits counselor by clicking here: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/pebb/pages/alex.aspx  
• Paid Leave Days:
  • 11 paid holidays each year
  • 3 additional paid "Personal Business Days" each year
  • 8 hours of paid sick leave accumulated every month
  • Progressive vacation leave accrual with increases every 5 years
• Pension and retirement programs 
• Optional benefits include short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
• Click here to learn more about State of Oregon benefits. 

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Minimum Qualifications

Six years of supervision, management, or progressively related experience; OR three years of related experience and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Desired Attributes

• Preference may be given for the ability to read, write, speak and interpret English and one of the 5 most common languages in Oregon other than English (Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, Russian, and Korean) with full proficiency. 
• Experience in working with safety net clinics, shaping policies, programs or operations, and advocating with and for the communities and individuals they serve.
• Knowledge and experience with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) waiver and demonstration projects.
• Experience interpreting, applying and enforcing relevant federal and state Medicaid laws and regulations, including Medicaid Managed Care regulations.
• Knowledge and experience of the legislative process and government finance, specifically reviewing, interpreting and analyzing legislative concepts and legislative bills.
• Knowledge of Oregon's Behavioral Health System and relational landscape of key partners, providers, community based organizations, peer delivered services, and advocacy groups.
• Knowledge about contracts/interagency agreement administration, procurement, and project management within the context of Oregon state government (e.g. OHA/ODHS) or other complex health services delivery organizations.
• Experience in financial and budget management, tracking and oversight for larger scale efforts or program / team accountability.
• Familiarity with varying funding streams for statewide and community investment and value-based payment mechanisms.
• Specific knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, iterative design, and continuous improvement strategies.
• Ability to provide organizational leadership.
• Demonstrated project management experience.
• Experience and knowledge of quality improvement methodologies and metrics.
• Experience using a wide variety of research and evaluation methods.
• Experience communicating qualitative and quantitative information, verbal and written.  
• Ability to navigate complex relationships; ability to demonstrate collaborative problem-solving skills, consensus-building and solution driven approaches.  
• Ability to demonstrate successful meeting facilitation.
• Ability to demonstrate advanced Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook skillset; and skilled use of collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and Smartsheet.

How to apply:

• Complete the online application at oregonjobs.org using job number REQ-174829

Application Deadline:  02/23/2025

Salary Range:$7,353.00 - $11,373