Senior Advisor, CCO Procurement

CareOregon, Inc.; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 142,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus target 5%

Job summary

CareOregon, Inc. is seeking a Senior Advisor, CCO Procurement to lead enterprise Medicaid procurement and readiness initiatives, guiding senior leaders to develop compliant, competitive responses that reflect organizational capabilities.

The role requires extensive experience in Medicaid procurement, with oversight of end-to-end processes and strong collaboration with executive leadership to position CareOregon for contract success and long-term growth. Hybrid work with Oregon focus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ relevant experience in procurement or related leadership roles.
• Experience developing and supporting responses to government procurements (RFPs/RFAs).
• Experience in healthcare/Medicaid managed care or government programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads end-to-end Medicaid procurement initiatives across the enterprise.
• Develops, coordinates, and submits complex Medicaid procurement responses.
• Partners with executive leadership to align strategies with goals and regulatory requirements.
• Facilitates cross-functional collaboration and readiness planning for contract awards.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Cross-functional leadership

Proposal management

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Education

PMP/APMP certification

Job description

Senior Advisor, CCO Procurement

This position leads enterprise Medicaid procurement and readiness initiatives that support CareOregon's growth and retention objectives and provides senior-level strategic guidance and expertise to business leaders across the organization. Work includes oversight of end-to-end Medicaid procurement activities, partnering with executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to develop compliant, competitive responses that reflect organizational capabilities, mitigate risk, and position CareOregon for contract success and long-term growth.

Estimated Hiring Range: $142,020.00 - $173,580.00. Bonus Target: Bonus - SIP Target, 5%.

Priority will be given to candidates residing in Oregon and Southwest Washington.

Essential Responsibilities

Medicaid Procurement & Strategic Growth Leads and executes enterprise Medicaid procurement initiatives in support of organizational growth, retention, and strategic priorities. Provides operational leadership and end-to-end ownership for the development, coordination, and submission of complex Medicaid procurement responses, ensuring timely delivery of compliant, competitive, and high-quality proposals. Partners with executive leadership and organizational stakeholders to develop and execute Medicaid procurement strategies aligned with organizational goals and evolving regulatory requirements. Establishes and oversees procurement infrastructure, work plans, project schedules, communication strategies, governance processes, and proposal repositories to support procurement success. Coordinates and facilitates contributions from cross-functional stakeholders including clinical services, quality, behavioral health, pharmacy, provider network management, compliance, legal, finance, operations, information systems, analytics, and executive leadership. Ensures proposal content accurately reflects organizational capabilities, strategic priorities, operating models, contractual commitments, and regulatory requirements. Applies expertise in Medicaid managed care operations, policy, and procurement methodologies to evaluate requirements, identify strategic opportunities, and strengthen competitive positioning. Identifies and guides on risks, dependencies, and response gaps, recommending mitigation plans and escalation strategies to organizational leadership. Ensures proposal commitments are realistic, measurable, operationally achievable, and aligned with implementation readiness and organizational priorities. Facilitates responses to procurement-related inquiries, requests for clarification, presentations, readiness reviews, and negotiations with state agencies and regulatory authorities. Supports transition planning and operational readiness activities following contract award to ensure successful implementation and achievement of contractual requirements. Leads procurement debriefs, lessons learned reviews, and continuous improvement efforts to strengthen future procurement strategies and organizational readiness capabilities.

Organizational Responsibilities

Perform work in alignment with the organization’s mission, vision and values. Support the organization’s commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion by fostering a culture of open mindedness, cultural awareness, compassion and respect for all individuals. Strive to meet annual business goals in support of the organization’s strategic goals. Adhere to the organization’s policies, procedures and other relevant compliance needs. Perform other duties as needed.

Experience and/or Education Required

Minimum 10 years’ relevant experience, including 3 years’ experience leading complex strategic initiatives, programs, projects, or enterprise-wide work efforts.

Experience developing, managing, writing, editing, coordinating, or supporting responses to government procurements, requests for proposals (RFPs), requests for applications (RFAs), or other large-scale competitive procurement opportunities.

Experience working within healthcare, Medicaid managed care, health insurance, government-sponsored healthcare programs, public sector organizations, or related industries.

Preferred Experience supporting Medicaid managed care procurements, readiness reviews, implementations, or contract management activities.

Project Management Professional (PMP), APMP certification, or other relevant project, procurement, or proposal management certification.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

Knowledge Advanced knowledge of applicable business, operational, financial, regulatory, and industry practices within the functional area. Advanced knowledge of applicable business, operational, financial, regulatory, and industry practices. Strong understanding of organizational operations, strategic planning, and business processes. Extensive knowledge of Medicaid policy, managed care delivery systems, procurement processes, and regulatory requirements. Knowledge of healthcare financing, population health management, provider network operations, quality improvement, member experience, compliance, and health plan operations. Understanding of procurement governance, proposal development methodologies, readiness review processes, and implementation planning. Strong understanding of organizational operations, strategic planning, and business processes.

• Exceptional high-level written, verbal, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent proposal leadership, strategic communication, and persuasive writing capabilities.
• Ability to communicate complex regulatory, operational, and strategic information to diverse audiences and leadership levels.
• Strong project, program, and procurement management skills.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with detailed execution under aggressive timelines.
• Ability to build productive relationships and influence decisions across all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to assess risk, identify dependencies, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities while maintaining accuracy, quality, and compliance.
• Demonstrated operational discipline and accountability within highly regulated and deadline-driven environments.
• Ability to leverage analytics, technology, artificial intelligence, and knowledge management tools to improve business outcomes and operational effectiveness.
• Ability to inspire, motivate, and influence others during times of organizational change and transformation.
• Strong understanding of the healthcare, insurance and non-profit industry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and consulting skills, as well as presentation skills.
• Ability to communicate complex information to diverse audiences and levels of leadership.
• Strong project and program management skills.
• Ability to inspire and motivate others during times of change.
• Ability to effectively influence actions and opinions of others.
• Ability to assess situations, identify risks, and determine appropriate solutions.
• Ability to effectively prioritize workload and manage multiple competing priorities.
• Ability to accept direction and feedback, as well as tolerate and manage stress.
• Ability to see, read, and perform repetitive finger and wrist movement for at least 6 hours/day.
• Ability to hear and speak clearly for at least 3-6 hours/day.

Work Environment(s)

• Indoor/Office
• Community
• Facilities/Security
• Outdoor Exposure

Member/Patient Facing: No.

Hazards: May include, but not limited to, physical and ergonomic hazards.

Equipment: General office equipment.

Travel: May include occasional required or optional travel outside of the workplace; the employee’s personal vehicle, local transit or other means of transportation may be used.

Work Location: Hybrid-Office 1 day/week.

We offer a strong Total Rewards Program. This includes competitive pay, bonus opportunity, and a comprehensive benefits package. Eligibility for bonuses and benefits is dependent on factors such as the position type and the number of scheduled weekly hours. Benefits-eligible employees qualify for benefits beginning on the first of the month on or after their start date. CareOregon offers medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance, as well as health savings account, flexible spending account(s), lifestyle spending account, employee assistance program, wellness program, discounts, and multiple supplemental benefits (e.g., voluntary life, critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, pre-tax parking, pet insurance, 529 College Savings, etc.). We also offer a strong retirement plan with employer contributions.

Benefits-eligible employees accrue PTO and Paid State Sick Time based on hours worked/scheduled hours and the primary work state. Employees may also receive paid holidays, volunteer time, jury duty, bereavement leave, and more, depending on eligibility. Non-benefits eligible employees can enjoy 401(k) contributions, Paid State Sick Time, wellness and employee assistance program benefits, and other perks.

We are an equal opportunity employer. CareOregon is an equal opportunity employer. The organization selects the best individual for the job based upon job related qualifications, regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, age, veteran status, ancestry, marital status or disability. The organization will make a reasonable accommodation to known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship on the operation of our organization.

CareOregon is a nonprofit, mission-driven health plan, focused on providing care to low-income Oregonians. The CareOregon family includes Columbia Pacific CCO, Jackson Care Connect, and our work as part of Health Share of Oregon.

Our mission is to inspire and partner to create quality and equity in individual and community health. Our vision is healthy communities for all individuals, regardless of income or social factors. Making Healthcare Work for Absolutely Everyone.

CareOregon considers all candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Veterans CareOregon greatly encourages military veterans to apply. CareOregon is a major sponsor of the annual Portland Veterans Stand Down and hiring fair.

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