Medicaid Healthier Oregon Program and Maternal Health Policy Analyst

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? Do you have experience promoting maternal health? Are you passionate about ensuring equitable access and high quality health care services and supports for those who rely upon the Oregon Health Plan? We look forward to hearing from you!

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

What you will do!

The primary purpose of this position is to lead the design and implementation of Oregon Health Plan (OHP) benefits for non-citizen residents within Oregon. Program areas include Healthier Oregon, Citizenship Waived Emergency (CWM), and Citizenship Waived Emergency Plus (CWM+). In addition, this position serves as the lead analyst for maternal health care policies for individuals enrolled in Oregon Health Plan (OHP).

The position provides consultative policy advice to senior management for major policy and financial decisions and directs policy details for these programs within the bounds set by senior management. This position develops regulatory policy, standards, and procedures. The position must listen to and understand the community voice and operationalize community priorities for these programs to the greatest degree possible. In doing so, this position must consider services to clients, impact on access to services, program effectiveness, and cost containment.

This position represents the agency by explaining program activities to implement coverage and services in alignment with Medicaid eligibility, policies, and proposed changes to policies to internal and external partners, federal and state agencies, and the public. The position manages external advisory committees to gather feedback on proposed policies.

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

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

Any combination of experience and education equivalent to seven years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.

Example: A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills; and four years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.

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.

• Knowledge of health services delivery systems, particularly the Oregon Health Plan/ Medicaid administration in Oregon, and experience in working with Community Mental Health Programs, Behavioral Health Service Providers, Coordinated Care Organizations or other managed care entities and their leadership to guide operations and policies.

• Experience interpreting, applying and enforcing relevant federal and state Medicaid laws and regulations, including Medicaid Managed Care regulations.

• Ability to demonstrate advanced Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook skillset; and skilled use of collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and Smartsheet.
• Demonstrates skills in the following areas:

• Community and Partner Engagement
• Legislative Coordination
• Policy Advisement
• Performance / Process / Quality Improvement
• Systems and Organizational Improvement
• Program Design, Implementation, and Evaluation
• Data Synthesis, Analysis and Reporting
• Contract Administration
• Project Management
• Expert level Technical Assistance
• Strong Oral and Written Communication

Application Deadline:  12/08/2024

Salary Range:  $5,747 - $8,831 Monthly

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