Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) Director

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.

About the role

The Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) Director serves as the overall day-to-day leader of the RHTP within the Office of Health Policy. This position directly collaborates with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and oversees statewide implementation and management of the program in accordance with Oregon’s RHTP goals, objectives, and federal guidelines. The Director provides strategic guidance to RHTP team members, ensures alignment with federal guidelines and OHA strategic priorities, and coordinates with external partners. The role involves high-visibility issues that may be controversial to public and private healthcare constituents, state agencies, and the Governor’s Office.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee a team of managers, policy analysts, program managers, and administrative staff responsible for implementing RHTP, including budget and fiscal management, partner engagement, and cross-agency strategic and policy support.
• Monitor team performance and provide direction, coaching, training, and professional development.
• Oversee and facilitate RHTP staff convenings, including monthly all-staff meetings, informational meetings, and learning opportunities.
• Lead planning and coordination of cross-agency and external partner meetings.
• Serve as a principal liaison with federal and state entities, including CMS, to ensure alignment and coordination of RHTP.
• Represent RHTP internally and externally with OHA leadership, the Governor’s Office, Oregon Tribes, federal and state entities, implementing partners, and other stakeholders.
• Direct, lead, and manage staff responsible for executing RHTP and ensure coordination of work to achieve program goals and outcomes.
• Oversee recruitment, hiring, and onboarding of new staff, including those on rotational assignments, in collaboration with HPA’s Office of Business Operations and OHA Human Resources.
• Work collaboratively with staff across OHA, business leaders, health insurers, providers, system executives, and other partners, contractors, and consultants.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in a related field and four years of experience supervising or managing direct reports, including responsibility for directing work, setting expectations, developing staff, and managing performance.
• OR seven years of experience in supervision or management, with progressively increasing responsibility for leading employees, directing work, and achieving organizational or program goals.

Skills

• Proven experience in rural health systems, health equity, and/or health care transformation, with the ability to translate complex health policy and program requirements into effective strategies and outcomes.
• Extensive knowledge of federal health care programs, policies, and regulatory requirements, particularly CMS guidance, regulations, reporting requirements, and program expectations.
• Demonstrated ability to represent an organization or state in complex discussions, negotiations, and problem-solving with federal agencies, state leadership, and other governmental entities.
• Proven capability in interpreting and applying federal and state health policy directives and translating them into clear operational direction, priorities, and implementation strategies.
• Exceptional ability to communicate complex policy, program, and operational information to diverse audiences, including federal partners, state leaders, health care organizations, rural communities, and other stakeholders.
• Collaboration skills demonstrated through successful partnerships across organizational, governmental, and community boundaries, particularly in environments with multiple perspectives and competing priorities.
• Successful track record of leading cross-functional teams and complex, high-visibility initiatives involving multiple workstreams, deliverables, partners, and competing deadlines.
• Demonstrated skill in strategic planning, problem-solving, and decision-making in complex and evolving environments, including anticipating challenges and developing practical solutions.
• Proven experience in financial and grant management, including budget development, resource allocation, fiscal oversight, compliance, and monitoring expenditures against program requirements.
• Track record of building and sustaining productive relationships with diverse partners to advance shared goals and achieve meaningful program outcomes.
• Adept at navigating complex organizational environments and bringing together diverse perspectives to achieve alignment and advance statewide priorities.
• Strong background in leading teams through change, establishing clear expectations, developing staff, and creating an environment that supports accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Pay

Salary range: $8,299 – $12,835 per month.

Benefits

• Excellent, low-cost medical, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family.
• Optional benefits such as 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 per month.
• Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Retirement security through the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
• Training and development opportunities to grow your career with the State of Oregon.