Policy & Programs Analyst — Medicaid & Waiver Initiatives

State of Oregon; United States; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental coverage

Public service loan forgiveness

PERS/OPSRP retirement

Training & development

Job summary

The Oregon Health Authority seeks an Operation & Policy Analyst 3 to coordinate initiatives within Oregon’s Substance Use Disorders treatment system and advise senior Medicaid policy leadership.

The role focuses on the Oregon Health Plan, inter-departmental and inter-governmental collaboration, and reporting to CMS waiver requirements. Hybrid in Salem, with a demanding policy and analytical scope.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 7 years of professional evaluative, analytical and planning work experience may substitute for the degree.
• Seven years of experience is also acceptable in combination with education.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate implementation of initiatives related to Oregon's Substance Use Disorders treatment system.
• Serve as policy advisor to senior management of the Oregon Medicaid Program and OHA.
• Provide expertise, analysis, and coordination in benefits development, implementation, and monitoring for Oregon Health Plan beneficiaries.
• Engage in cross-agency coordination within OHA, DHS, and federal CMS bodies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Policy analysis

Planning & evaluation

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (relevant field)

Job description

The Oregon Health Authority seeks an Operation & Policy Analyst 3 to coordinate initiatives within Oregon’s Substance Use Disorders treatment system and advise senior Medicaid policy leadership.

The role focuses on the Oregon Health Plan, inter-departmental and inter-governmental collaboration, and reporting to CMS waiver requirements. Hybrid in Salem, with a demanding policy and analytical scope.