Medicaid Rules Analyst - 17-month Limited Duration

Do you have experience supporting the development and implementation of policies and programs at the community, state, and/or national level that promote equity and inclusion and reduce disparities? Are you passionate about facilitating the intersection between administrative rules and systems level change? 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) 17-month Limited Duration full-time position.

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

What you will do!

The primary purpose of this position is to provide policy advice to senior management on administering medical assistance program Oregon Administrative Rules that affect Oregonians with low incomes and providers of services. This position coordinates with leadership and staff to manage various complex process, engagement, and policy components of medical assistance program rules; in doing so, this position must consider services to clients, impact on access to services, program effectiveness and cost containment.

This position is specifically responsible for all rules within chapter 410, division 120, as well as all connections other rulesets have to these rules. Chapter 410 of the Oregon Administrative Rules contains 38 divisions and covers Oregon’s medical assistance programs (Medicaid, Children’s Health Insurance Program, Healthier Oregon, Basic Health Program, and more).

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

• Experience in advancing health equity, including effective delivery of culturally responsive and inclusive services, evidence of ongoing development of personal cultural awareness and humility, and knowledge of social determinants of health and their impacts on health outcomes.
• Experience supporting the development and implementation of policies, projects and programs at the community, state, and/or national level that advance health equity, address systemic health disparities, and elevate the voice of community and those with lived experience. 
• Experience in collaborating with diverse populations most harmed by social injustice and inequities; demonstrated ability to build and steward positive, collaborative and partnership-based relationships with diverse community groups including communities of color, immigrant groups, the disability and neurodivergent communities, veterans, older adults, individuals identifying as LGBTQIA2S+ and other communities that have been traditionally marginalized.
• Knowledge of health services delivery systems, particularly the Oregon Health Plan/ Medicaid administration in Oregon.
• Experience interpreting, applying and enforcing relevant federal and state Medicaid laws and regulations, including Medicaid Managed Care regulations.
• Demonstrates skills in the following areas:

• • Community and Partner Engagement
  • Policy Advisement
  • Performance / Process / Quality Improvement
  • Project Management
  • Strong Oral and Written Communication

How to apply:

Complete the online application at oregonjobs.org using job number REQ-174826

Application Deadline:  02/17/2025