Job Description
Job Listing ID:
4495331 Job Title:
State Directed Payment & Provider Tax Federal Policy Liaison Application Deadline:
05/30/2026 Job Location:
Salem
Date Posted:
05/20/2026 Hours Worked Per Week:
40 Shift:
Day Shift Duration of Job:
Full Time, more than 6 months You may contact this employer directly.
(Obtain the contact information to print or add to your jobs.) Job Summary:
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 as a 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. This is a hybrid position Remote- 85% or In Office 15% 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 policy and program development at the community, state, or national level to advance health equity, address systemic disparities, expand culturally responsive services, and elevate community and lived& #8209;experience voices.
' Knowledge of health service delivery systems: OHP/Medicaid, CCOs, safety& #8209;net programs, behavioral health providers, CMHPs, and community& #8209;based organizations.
' Knowledge of legislative and regulatory processes.
' Experience developing, implementing, and refining SDP and provider tax policies.
' Strong oral and written communication skills.
' Ability to navigate complex relationships through collaborative problem& #8209;solving, consensus& #8209;building, and solution& #8209;focused approaches, with experience facilitating meetings across internal teams, community groups, and government partners.
' Experience evaluating and synthesizing quantitative and qualitative data to assess program effectiveness and inform quality assurance, strategic planning, and decision& #8209;making.
' Demonstrated project management skills, including managing multiple priorities and supporting human& #8209;centered change management. Job Classification:
Business Operations Specialists, All Other Access our statewide or regional occupation report for more information about wages,
employment outlooks, skills, training programs, related occupations, and more. Compensation
Salary:
$7,537.00 to $11,098.00 per Month Depending on Experience, Depending on Qualifications
Benefits Offered:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Vacation, Sick Leave, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Retirement, Travel Expenses
Additional Benefit Information:
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. Job Requirements
Experience Required:
At least 8 years
Education Required:
None Minimum Age:
N/A Gender:
N/A
Employer Will Perform:
Background Check
