Care Transition Continuum Policy Analyst (Operations & Policy Analyst 3)

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If this opportunity aligns with your strengths, background, and commitment to fostering inclusivity, we encourage you to apply! At the 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.

Medicaid Policy & Fee-For-Service (FFS) Operations section is responsible for developing and maintaining Medicaid policies that codify and clarify benefit design, delivery, and access to Oregon Health Plan services. The section also maintains Fee-for-Service (FFS) operations and the Open Card health care system for over 95,000 Medicaid members. Policy and program units write Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR), direct coverage policy, provider enrollment and provider billing policy, issue guidance, lead rate setting and provide subject matter expertise.

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the statewide policy, operations, and compliance lead for Oregon’s Medicaid care-transition continuum, ensuring consistent, legally sound, and high-quality practices from hospital discharge through post-acute skilled care, Post-Hospital Extended Care (PHEC), Enhanced Care Services/Enhanced Care Outreach Services, and PASRR processes. The role conducts policy analysis across these interconnected transition points, evaluates statutory, regulatory, legislative, and operational impacts, and determines policy direction and operational frameworks needed to translate state and federal requirements into statewide practice.

The position also oversees operations, compliance, and quality assurance activities, evaluates performance data, identifies system gaps, coordinates multi-agency partners, supports contractor oversight, and resolves complex care-transition issues to support safe and medically appropriate transitions across the continuum.

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.

Your candidate profile and application are your opportunity to showcase your skills and interest in this role. Submissions will be reviewed for clarity, consistency, and communication skills, and for alignment with the guidance provided in the below:

• External Candidates:  Visit the State of Oregon job opportunities webpage or click the “Apply” tab above to submit your application, following all submission requirements.
• Internal Candidates: Current State of Oregon employees must apply through their employee Workday login, following all submission requirements.

• Complete any pending tasks in Workday under “My Applications” prior to the application deadline.
• Check your email (including junk folder) and Workday inbox regularly for updates on your application.

• Eligible veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. To protect your information and ensure correct processing, please follow the instructions for submitting your Veterans’ Preference documentation.
• Please download and save a copy of this job announcement and linked position description, as it is not available after the application deadline.

• This announcement is for one, full-time, SEIU represented, Care Transition Continuum Policy Analyst (Operations & Policy Analyst 3) position based in Salem, Oregon.
• This is a hybrid (10% in-office) position. “Review Section 4: Working Conditions” in the position description (linked above) for more information.
• Employment is contingent upon a criminal records check and a driving 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.

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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.

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