Medicaid Federal Policy Director (Health Policy & Program Manager 3)

The primary purpose of this role is to ensure the Medicaid Division is in compliance with federal Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) policy. The person in this position will define a cohesive and comprehensive approach to federal policy analysis, implementation, evaluation, and monitoring within the context of Oregon law and practice and in alignment with the Oregon Health Authority’s strategic plan and strategic goal to eliminate health inequities by 2030. They will lead and mentor a team of senior level policy analysts, guiding the team in translating federal regulations into actionable plans that directly shape policy, program, rule, and community and partner engagement. This position will provide focused and strategic guidance, regulatory expertise and relationship brokering across divisions and state and federal agencies to drive innovation and assure compliance. In addition, they will lead the planning and coordination of new policy implementation across a complex landscape of federal and state regulations.  

The Medicaid Federal Policy Director plays a critical role in shaping the Medicaid Division’s approach to federal policy by staying ahead of emerging regulatory changes and ensuring the program remains aligned with federal guidelines. They act as the primary liaison between the state Medicaid program and federal entities, advocating for the state's needs while ensuring that the division responds promptly and effectively to federal directives. The director ensures that the division not only meets regulatory requirements but also operates efficiently and innovatively within the federal framework and coordinates with the Medicaid Executive Team to shape the federal strategy. The policy and program areas under the purview of the director result in over $10 billion annual federal funding dollars.

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: These qualifications must be visible in your application for consideration.

Seven years of supervision, management, or progressively related experience; OR four years of related experience and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Desired Attributes: 

• Experience leading or supporting the development, implementation, and refinement of policies and programs. 
• Knowledge of health services delivery systems, particularly the Oregon Health Plan/ Medicaid administration in Oregon, including experience working with Coordinated Care Organizations, social safety net programs, health service providers (including Community Mental Health Programs and other behavioral health service providers), and 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/bills.
• Experience in effectively managing teams and fostering a trusting team culture; experience in financial and budget management, tracking, and oversight for larger scale efforts or program / team accountability. This includes ability to provide organizational leadership to foster inter-and cross-agency collaboration and to shape systems-wide community centered policies, programs, and continuous (performance / quality / process) improvement strategies.
• Strong oral and written communication skills across a variety of forums; experience communicating qualitative and quantitative information, verbal and written, that are accessible to and understood by audiences with different levels of comprehension or interest and that are culturally responsive, inclusive, and appropriate. Including experience presenting and articulating the value and relevance of research and evaluation data to facilitate quality assurance, strategic planning, and decision-making.  
• Experience and knowledge evaluating and synthesizing quantitative and qualitative data to analyze and measure the effectiveness, efficiency, and impact of administrative and technical programs within the context of health policy / healthcare services. 
• Demonstrated project management experience.
• Knowledge about contracts/interagency agreement administration, procurement, and grant administration.

Application Guidance

How to Apply: Submission Requirements - At the time of application, ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up to date and attach a current copy of your resume, cover letter, and answer all supplemental questions at oregonjobs.org using job number REQ-180335. 

Application Deadline:

05/22/2025

Salary Range:

$8,097 - $12,522