Senior Policy Advisor – Health Care Market Oversight

State of Oregon; Salem (OR); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plan (PERS/OPSRP)

Loan forgiveness program (PSLF)

Paid time off

Training and development

Job summary

Oregon Health Authority seeks a Senior Policy Advisor to oversee the Health Care Market Oversight program, reviewing health care transactions to assess impacts on costs, access, quality and equity. The role leads complex reviews, guides analytic plans, and coordinates experts and consultants in a hybrid/remote setting.

The position emphasizes policy strategy, reporting, and ensuring compliance with statutory deadlines, working with multiple state agencies and health care partners to promote

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or related field, plus five years of evaluative/analytical experience.
• Eight years of experience with combination of education/experience is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Lead health care transaction reviews (mergers, acquisitions, affiliations) for HCMO.
• Coordinate internal/external experts, manage consultants and contracts.
• Develop analytic plans, evaluate data, synthesize findings into reports and orders.
• Monitor compliance with transaction conditions and changes in markets over time.
• Collaborate with state agencies, health care orgs, and the public to advance policy.
• Develop processes and guidance to improve regulatory oversight.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Policy Analysis

Data Analysis

Health Care Transactions

Subject Matter Expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position Title

Senior Policy Advisor – Health Care Market Oversight

Initial Posting Date

11/03/2026

Application Deadline

11/11/2026

Agency

Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range

$7,537.00-$11,098.00

Position Type

Employee

Job Description

This is a remote or hybrid position offering significant work-from-home flexibility. This position will be for a limited duration of 24 months.

If this opportunity aligns with your strengths, background, and commitment to fostering inclusivity, we encourage you to apply! At Oregon Health Authority (OHA), we value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to help us build a stronger, more equitable future for all

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), within the Health Policy & Analytics Division, is seeking a Senior Policy Advisor to support the Health Care Market Oversight (HCMO) Program. Established under Oregon House Bill 2362, the program reviews qualifying health care business transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and affiliations, to evaluate their potential impacts on health care costs, access, quality, and health equity. This position plays a critical role in ensuring that health care consolidation supports Oregon’s statewide health policy goals and the well-being of its residents.

The Senior Policy Advisor leads complex health care transaction reviews involving hospitals, health systems, health insurance plans, and other health care providers. Responsibilities include developing analytical plans, coordinating internal and external subject matter experts, managing consultants and contracts, evaluating data and research, and synthesizing findings into reports, recommendations, and legal orders. The position also leads follow-up reviews to assess compliance with transaction conditions and evaluate changes in health care markets over time. Success requires strong project management, critical thinking, policy analysis, and written and verbal communication skills, along with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet statutory deadlines.

In addition to leading transaction reviews, the Senior Policy Advisor contributes to program development by recommending policy strategies, developing processes and guidance, and identifying opportunities to improve regulatory oversight. The position collaborates closely with the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services, the Oregon Department of Justice, other government agencies, health care organizations, community partners, and the public. Through independent analysis, strategic recommendations, and meaningful partner engagement, this role helps OHA promote transparency, protect consumers, and advance a health care system that is accessible, affordable, high-quality, and equitable for all Oregonians.

What We Are Looking For

Minimum Qualifications: These qualifications must be reflected in your application for consideration.

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 five years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.

OR;

Any combination of experience and education equivalent to eight years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skills for the classification.

Desired Attributes

• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills required, with a demonstrated ability to convey and synthesize complex information to technical and non-technical audiences and experience preparing well-written public facing materials, such as reports, memos, presentations, or information or data briefs.
• Project Management or Coordination: Five years of experience with project management or project coordination, including developing and implementing project plans and a demonstrated ability to operate with a high degree of independence and manage multiple competing priorities in a high-paced, cross-functional environment.
• Policy or Data Analysis: Demonstrated experience and expertise in leading policy or data analyses, including developing analytic plans, reviewing evidence, compiling relevant information, guiding analyses, and summarizing findings and conclusions. Demonstrated ability to analyze complex technical and legal materials, such as statute, regulation, contracts, term sheets, financial statements, etc.
• Health Care Transaction Review: Experience related to conducting regulatory reviews of health care transactions such as mergers, acquisitions, and affiliations; familiarity with state and federal requirements for transaction notification and review.
• Health Care Market and Financial Analysis: Demonstrated knowledge or experience analyzing health care delivery systems, health care costs, provider organizations, insurance markets, mergers and acquisitions, or other factors affecting health care access, affordability, quality, and competition.
• Subject Matter Expertise: Knowledge of or subject matter expertise related to at least one of these areas:
• Health care industry consolidation and impacts of consolidation
• Medicaid and Medicare programs and commercial health insurance
• Mergers, acquisitions, affiliations, joint ventures and other types of transactions
• Health care payments, financing, budgets
• Health care services research

Preference Statement

• Graduate education in law, health sciences, economics, public health, social science, or public policy.

About The Team & Benefits Of Joining

We offer a workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment; promote an atmosphere of mutual respect, dedication, and enthusiasm. You will collaborate with a team of bright individuals to work with and learn from.

Benefits

• 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 multiple full-time, limited duration, unrepresented management, Senior Policy Advisor positions (Classification: Operations & Policy Analyst 4) based in Portland Oregon, Salem Oregon, or remotely from anywhere in the United States.
• This is a hybrid/remote position. “Review Section 4: Working Conditions” in the position description (linked above) for more information.
• Employment is contingent upon a criminal 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’s: Umulkher Abdullahi, Barry Lein

Email: [e-mail], [e-mail]

Phone (text friendly): 503-569-8811, 503-440-6484

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.

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Equal Opportunity Statement

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.