State Directed Payment&Provider Tax Federal Policy Liaison, Salem

The Federal Policy unit is responsible for coordinating Oregon’s Medicaid State Plan, Health-Related Services including CCO policy and spending reviews, and Home and Community-Based Services Waivers operated by ODHS. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Federal Policy Liaison for State Directed Payments (SDPs) and provider taxes, acting asa key advisor to OHA senior management and shaping strategy that aligns federal requirements with Oregon’s policy preferences and health system goals. The analyst translates federal policy into agency action by interpreting CMS guidance, leading development and submission of SDP preprints, coordinating responses to CMS inquiries and federal oversight activities, and developing regulatory policy, workflows, and systems improvements to ensure compliant administration of SDPs and provider taxes. To operationalize complex policy, the analyst develops and reviews regulatory policy, standards, internal controls, and end to end workflows to ensure consistent, compliant administration of SDPs and provider taxes. They maintain audit readiness through performance monitoring, align quality measures with federal requirements and state goals, and lead structured communication and feedback loops with CCOs, providers, and associations.This announcement is for one, full-time, permanent, unrepresented management service, Operations&Policy Analyst 4 (State Directed Payment&Provider Tax Federal Policy Liaison) position based in Salem, Oregon. This is a hybrid position [Remote- 85% or In Office 15%]. Review Section 4: Working Conditions in the position description (linked above) for more information. Minimum Qualifications: Any combination of experience and education equivalent to eight years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skills for the classification such as 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.Desired Attributes:• Experience leading the development and implementation of policies and programs at the community, state, and/or national level that advance health equity (address systemic health disparities, expand culturally responsive and inclusive services, factors in social determinants of health) and elevate the voice of community and those with lived experience.• 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; specific knowledge of Oregon Administrative Rules and Oregon Revised Statutes is valued in this position. •Knowledge and experience developing, implementing, and refining SDP and provider tax policies.• Strong oral and written communication skills across a variety of forums; experience communicating 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.• Ability to navigate complex relationships through collaborative problem-solving, consensus-building, and solution-focused approaches, recognizing positionality and fostering power-sharing dynamics. Experience facilitating meetings with a variety of key partners, including internal teams, community members/groups, government officials and legislators.• Experience evaluating and synthesizing quantitative and qualitative data to analyze program effectiveness, efficiency, and impact within the context of health policy and healthcare services, and presenting research and evaluation findings to support quality assurance, strategic planning, and decision-making.• Demonstrated project management experience, including ability to effectively manage multiple project timelines and priorities and promote human-centered change management. About the Team&Benefits of Joining We offer a competitive benefits package including:• 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. To apply submit your application to our oregonjobs org website using job number REQ-200408Application Deadline: 5/30/2026