Medicaid Home & Community Based Services & Transitions Policy Manager (Health Policy & Program Manager 2)

Oregon Department of Human Services; Salem (VA); Hybrid; USD 7,500 - 12,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health coverage

Paid time off and holidays

PERS/retirement benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Oregon Health Authority seeks a Health Policy & Program Manager 2 to lead Medicaid Home & Community Based Services policy, coordinating across health and social support systems. The role shapes statewide practices, ensures compliance with CMS requirements, and guides program operations for diverse populations.

The position emphasizes equity, stakeholder engagement, and interagency collaboration, with a hybrid work arrangement in Salem.

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and oversight of Medicaid HCBS policies and programs.
• Collaborate with diverse partners across Oregon’s health system and state agencies.
• Provide policy leadership to align with the Medicaid State Plan and federal requirements.
• Oversee a multidisciplinary team, prioritize work, and manage budget strategies and procurements.
• Inform long-range system direction and strengthen partnerships with providers and community groups.

Skills

Policy leadership

Stakeholder collaboration

Budget oversight

Team management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Initial Posting Date: 09/29/2026 Application Deadline: 10/10/2026 Agency: Oregon Health Authority Salary Range: $7,537 - $11,657 Position Type: Employee

Medicaid Home & Community Based Services & Transitions Policy Manager (Health Policy & Program Manager 2)

The primary purpose of this position is to lead the development, implementation, and oversight of Medicaid policies and programs that support Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) and care transitions across Oregon’s health system. These programs serve Oregon Health Plan (OHP) members who often have needs spanning multiple service systems – such as behavioral health, physical health, and social supports – or who are experiencing significant transitions that require coordinated and specialized services.

The portfolio includes Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS), Traditional Health Workers (THWs), hospice, home health, private duty nursing (PDN), administrative medical exams, Pre-Admission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR), services for individuals who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid, and pharmaceutical services.

Through authoritative policy leadership, strategic planning, and regulatory direction, the position ensures statewide compliance with federal and state requirements, alignment with the Medicaid State Plan, and responsiveness to emerging system needs.

The position manages a multidisciplinary team responsible for policy development, implementation, and operations. This includes prioritizing and assigning work, resolving escalated issues, shaping budget strategies, allocating resources, and overseeing procurements and contracts.

The role informs and influences long range system direction and strengthens partnerships across OHA divisions, ODHS, federal partners, providers, and community partners.

This position will collaborate with diverse populations most harmed by social injustice and inequities and will demonstrate the 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.

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

• Knowledge and experience developing, implementing, and refining policies included in the Medicaid State Plan or other waiver authorities with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
• Familiarity with varying funding streams for statewide and community investment and value-based payment mechanisms.
• Ability to provide organizational leadership to foster inter- and cross-agency collaboration and shape system-wide, community-centered policies, programs, and continuous improvement strategies.
• Experience managing teams, fostering a trusting team culture, and providing financial and budget oversight.
• Knowledge of health services delivery systems, particularly Oregon Health Plan and Medicaid administration in Oregon, including experience working with Coordinated Care Organizations, social safety net programs, health service providers, or community-based organizations to guide operations and policies.
• Knowledge of legislative and regulatory processes; experience analyzing, applying, and advising on relevant federal and state laws and regulations, as well as legislative concepts and bills.
• Knowledge of Oregon Administrative Rules and Oregon Revised Statutes is valued.
• Experience leading the development and implementation of policies and programs that advance health equity and elevate the voices of communities and people with lived experience.
• Ability to navigate complex relationships through collaborative problem-solving, consensus-building, and solution-focused approaches.
• Experience facilitating meetings with internal teams, community members, health service providers, government officials, and legislators.
• Knowledge of contracts, interagency agreements, procurement, and grant administration within Oregon state government or another complex health services delivery organization.
• Experience evaluating and synthesizing quantitative and qualitative data to assess program effectiveness, efficiency, and impact and inform quality assurance, strategic planning, and decision-making.

Benefits of Joining

• Excellent, low-cost medical, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family.
• Optional benefits like life insurance, disability coverage, deferred compensation, and FSA options for health and childcare.
• Generous paid time off: 11 holidays, 3 personal days, monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours/month.
• Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Retirement security through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
• Training and development opportunities to grow your career with the State of Oregon.

Additional Details

This announcement is for one, full-time, permanent, unrepresented management service, Medicaid Home & Community Based Services & Transitions Policy Manager (Health Policy & Program Manager 2) position based in Salem, Oregon. This is a hybrid (10% in-office) position. “Review Section 4: Working Conditions” in the position description (linked above) for more information. Employment is contingent upon a criminal records check and a driving records check that meets OHA criteria at the time of hire and throughout employment. The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying range. If the successful candidate qualifies for PERS, the salary range will increase by 6.95%. For more information, see the Classification and Compensation page. The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an education institution during the application process. This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. OHA will use E-Verify to verify work authorization. If your employment eligibility depends on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet the requirements for this position. We evaluate candidates based on their own skills and experience. Unless explicitly approved, outside resources – including Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools – are not permitted during assessments or interviews. Use of unauthorized resources will disqualify a candidate from further consideration.

Contact Information

Recruiter: Stephanie Mitchell

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Phone (text friendly): [phone]

Accommodation Requests (ADA): OHA provides reasonable accommodations under the ADA, which may include alternative formats of materials or language support. If you need an accommodation to apply for this position or participate in the selection process, please contact the recruiter listed above.

The Oregon Health Authority is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer, committed to fair employment practices and pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate based on protected class – including race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, or sexual orientation – and does not screen applicants based on current or past compensation. Salary is determined through a fair review of your education, experience, and training as it relates to the position. OHA is an anti-racist organization working to eliminate health inequities and dismantle structural barriers that impact underserved communities. Join us in advancing our Strategic Plan and building a more equitable Oregon.

Oregon state government is a large organization by nearly any standard. With over 40,000 employees working all over the state, in small communities and large, we are proving that government can be innovative. We work as a team, challenging ourselves to be better, faster and more efficient with taxpayer dollars. After all, when every day we are responsible for caring for the needs of a diverse population and thriving business community, we simply must have the best and brightest workforce. If you take responsibility for your actions, are passionate about helping others succeed, and have a reputation for excellence and honesty, why not make Oregon state government your next career move? Joining our team means you open the door to many possibilities. From entry level to executive, outdoor work to policy setting, we have a role for nearly every calling, expertise and background. If you’re looking at us from across the country (or beyond!), know that Oregon is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Made up of seven diverse regions, Oregon has the ocean, mountains, valleys, high desert, cities, small towns, and almost everything in between. Oregon “flies with her own wings.”