Medicaid Home & Community Based Services & Transitions Policy Manager (Health Policy & Program Manager 2)

Posted: 09/29/2026 – Deadline: 10/10/2026

About the role

The primary purpose of this position is to lead the development, implementation, and oversight of Medicaid policies and programs that support Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) and care transitions across Oregon’s health system. These programs serve Oregon Health Plan (OHP) members with needs spanning behavioral health, physical health, and social supports, or those experiencing significant transitions requiring coordinated services. The portfolio includes HCBS, Traditional Health Workers, hospice, home health, private duty nursing, administrative medical exams, PASRR, services for dually eligible Medicare-Medicaid individuals, and pharmaceutical services. Through policy leadership, strategic planning, and regulatory direction, the role ensures statewide compliance with federal and state requirements, alignment with the Medicaid State Plan, and responsiveness to emerging system needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage a multidisciplinary team responsible for policy development, implementation, and operations.
• Prioritize and assign work, resolve escalated issues, shape budget strategies, allocate resources, and oversee procurements and contracts.
• Inform and influence long‑range system direction and strengthen partnerships across OHA divisions, ODHS, federal partners, providers, and community partners.
• Collaborate with diverse populations most harmed by social injustice and inequities, building positive, collaborative relationships with communities of color, immigrant groups, disability and neurodivergent communities, veterans, older adults, LGBTQIA2S+ individuals, and other traditionally marginalized groups.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience developing, implementing, and refining policies included in the Medicaid State Plan or other waiver authorities with CMS.
• Familiarity with varying funding streams for statewide and community investment and value‑based payment mechanisms.
• Ability to provide organizational leadership to foster inter‑ and cross‑agency collaboration and shape system‑wide, community‑centered policies, programs, and continuous improvement strategies.
• Experience managing teams, fostering a trusting team culture, and providing financial and budget oversight.
• Knowledge of health services delivery systems, particularly Oregon Health Plan and Medicaid administration in Oregon, including experience working with Coordinated Care Organizations, social safety net programs, health service providers, or community‑based organizations.
• Knowledge of legislative and regulatory processes; experience analyzing, applying, and advising on relevant federal and state laws and regulations, as well as legislative concepts and bills.
• Knowledge of Oregon Administrative Rules and Oregon Revised Statutes is valued.
• Experience leading the development and implementation of policies and programs that advance health equity and elevate the voices of communities and people with lived experience.
• Ability to navigate complex relationships through collaborative problem‑solving, consensus‑building, and solution‑focused approaches.
• Experience facilitating meetings with internal teams, community members, health service providers, government officials, and legisl