Sr. Project Manager Federal & Legislative

Do you have experience engaging and supporting diverse teams in strategic planning, design and decision-making for complex projects? Are you passionate about weaving improvement strategies, systems thinking, and collaborative action frameworks to affect meaningful change and successful implementation of federal policies and programs that promote equity and inclusion and reduce disparities? We look forward to hearing from you!

This posting will be used to fill one (1) permanent, full-time position. This position is classified as Management Service and is not represented by a union.

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

What you will do!

This position will be the internal division expert for project management and implementation of federal policy changes within the Medicaid realm. This position will focus primarily on the Medicaid’s complimentary strategic planning cycle and all elective and non-elective changes regarding federal policy initiatives. It will work closely with the Federal Policy team in Medicaid, all programs and services within the Medicaid Division, and numerous other divisions within the Oregon Health Authority and Oregon Department of Human Services. It will provide the assurance of equity-driven project implementation and support transparency and collaboration through the utilization of streamlined processes.

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
• 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

Seven years of professional level experience related to the class concept;

OR

Six years of professional level experience related to the class concept AND an Oregon Project Management Associate Certification;

OR

Four years of professional level experience related to the class concept AND a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Public Administration, or a closely related field;

OR

Two years of professional level experience AND Project Management Professional Certification awarded by the Project Management Institute.

Desired Attributes

• Experience supporting the development and implementation of policies and programs.
• Knowledge and experience with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) waiver and demonstration projects.

• Knowledge and experience of the legislative process and government fiscal operations, specifically reviewing, interpreting, and analyzing legislative concepts and legislative bills.
• Knowledge about contracts/interagency agreement administration, procurement, grant administration, and project management.
• 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 improvement science.
• Demonstrated project management experience.
• Experience facilitating a wide variety of research and evaluation methods, including quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods; demonstrated skill in presenting and articulating the value and relevance of data, research, and administrative studies.
• Experience communicating qualitative and quantitative information.

• Demonstrates skills in the following areas:
  • Community and Partner Engagement

• Data Synthesis, Analysis and Reporting
• Performance / Process / Quality Improvement
• Program Design, Implementation, and Evaluation
• Project Management
• Strong Oral and Written Communication
• Systems and Organizational Improvement
• Expert level Technical Assistance

How to apply:

Complete the online application at oregonjobs.org using job number REQ-162047

Deadline 8/5/24