Universal Health Plan Lead (Opa4)

Initial Posting Date:

06/24/2024

Application Deadline:

07/15/2024

Agency:

Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range:

$6,901 - $10,161

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Universal Health Plan Lead (OPA4)

Job Description:

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The Oregon Health Authority has a fantastic, limited duration opportunity for an experienced Universal Health Plan Lead (OPA4) with an excellent team. This is a full-time, limited duration position that is scheduled to end at the end of the biennium (June 30, 2025) but has the possibility of being extended with Health Policy and Analytics. (This position can be considered for a job rotation for internal candidates).

What you will do!

The Universal Health Plan Lead (OPA4) serves as a senior policy advisor to the Universal Health Plan Governance Board in the creation of a comprehensive plan to finance and administer a Universal Health Plan for the state of Oregon. This position provides consultative and technical guidance on federal and state statutes and rules that affect the development and financing of a universal health plan. This position collects data, conducts research, analyzes, and evaluates information, and makes recommendations to the Board.

This position will serve as a key resource for researching and analyzing the federal authorities needed to fund and/or implement universal health plan proposals under consideration by the Board, and guiding OHA leadership regarding any subsequent communications with federal partners. Collaboration with external industry partners, advocacy groups, legislators, the Governor's office and federal government officials is essential. This role may lead policy engagement with federal government staff to identify viable pathways for various federal approvals. This position may assist with the administration of contracts to provide actuarial, medical, data, analytical or other professional expertise needed to assist the Board in meeting its statutory obligations.

This position provides technical resources to the Board and Board staff; engages with other state agencies and both public and private entities throughout the state of Oregon; and testifies before legislative committees and communicates Board initiatives to a wide-ranging and diverse set of interested parties. Serving as a cross-agency resource, this position facilitates policy development and alignment across OHA, Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) and all government agencies working on the Board proposal, guiding executive leadership in understanding complex policy analyses and ensuring alignment across teams. The role also provides policy leadership to a Universal Health Plan policy analyst and supports policy analysis as part of a broader health coverage policy team.

This work has a high level of political visibility and is of significant interest to the state legislature, multiple interested constituencies and external partners, and the Governor.

Senate Bill 1089 (2023) required the creation of the Universal Health Plan Governance Board (the Board) within the Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS). It directs the Board to create a comprehensive plan for financing and implementing a universal health plan. SB 1089 further requires that the Oregon Health Authority collaborate with the Board to ascertain and describe necessary federal waivers or other options for federal and state funding in support of the universal health plan, and to collaborate with the Board in determining how agencies' existing systems will integrate with the plan.

Work Location: Optional 100% remote, 100% in-person or hybrid options are available, with office space in Salem or Portland. While this role allows for a hybrid work arrangement, candidates must be able to travel and reside within the region due to in-person meetings and events.

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What's in it for you?

We offer a workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment; promote an atmosphere of mutual respect, dedication, and enthusiasm. You will collaborate in an open office and/or work remotely with a team a team of bright individuals who work in remote locations. We offer full medical, vision and dental with paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and eleven paid holidays per year plus pension and retirement plans. If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, the Oregon Health Authority is the place for you.

This position falls under the Operations Policy Analyst 4 classification. The AA Rate Pay Range for this position is $ 6,901.00- $10,161.00 USD Monthly.

This is a Limited duration that is scheduled to end at the end of the biennium (June 30, 2025) but has the possibility of being extended.

The Oregon Health Authority is committed to developing and promoting culturally and linguistically appropriate programs and a diverse and inclusive workforce representing the diversity, culture, strengths, and values of the people of Oregon. Click here, to learn more about OHA's mission, vision, and core values. OHA is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other protected class under state or federal law.

What we are looking for:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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.

OR;

Any combination of experience and education equivalent to eight years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skills for the classification.

Desired Attributes:

• Demonstrated experience (at least 3 years) at a leadership level communicating with a diverse

group of partners on complex topics. Ability to facilitate consensus, foster meaningful

discussion, seek broad-based feedback, and surface key considerations.

• Demonstrated experience (at least 3 years) conducting health policy analysis, research,

development and design

• Demonstrated experience (at least 3 years) with complex program and project management,

including implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs that promote health equity and

reduce racial and ethnic health inequities.

• Ability to represent OHA and the Health Policy and Analytics Division at the state and federal

levels

• Ability to perceive organizational and political sensitivities and act accordingly. Ability to

understand the political environment, management priorities, staff roles and responsibilities,

and grasps external factors impacting the organization.

• Demonstrated ability to build and steward positive relationships with Tribes and/or community

groups including:

o Marginalized communities

o Immigrant groups

o Communities of people with disabilities, and other populations most harmed by historic and current health and social inequities.

• Demonstration of understanding and applying principles related to addressing systemic health

inequities, implementing anti-racist practices, and collaborating with individuals and

communities that are most harmed by historical and current social and health inequities.

Commitment to ongoing personal development on the topics of anti-racism, elimination of

health inequities, trauma-informed and resiliency practices, social determinants of health and

equity, universal accessibility, and development of diverse and inclusive work environments.

• Ability to manage complex issues that are largely unidentified and that have state impact.

• Experience using the Microsoft Office suite of programs including Excel, Word, and

PowerPoint.

• Must be able to travel. Must possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record

or provide other acceptable method of transportation.

Preferred Attributes:

Advanced experience (over three years) and knowledge of health policy (ideally health

coverage policy), development of federal waiver and other authorities to expand or modify

state health care coverage policy goals, and health plans and systems.

• Proficient knowledge of Medicaid, Medicare, the Affordable Care Act and related federal

authorities.

• Proficient knowledge of other key coverage policy and systems including Oregon's Medicaid

waivers, Coordinated Care Organizations (CCOs), the Oregon Health Insurance Marketplace

How to apply:

Complete the online application (Required)

Complete questionnaire (Required)

Upload Resume (Required)

Upload Cover Letter (Required)

• Applications without the required resume and cover letter will be removed from consideration.

The following Limited Duration Universal Health Plan Lead (Operations Policy Analyst 4) is open in Workday and the posting closes at 11:59 PM on the close date listed.

This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

Please ensure you've provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information, please visit the Pay Equity Project homepage.

Need Help?

If you need assistance to participate in the application process, including an accommodation request under the American with Disabilities Act contact: Tracy Blach at 503-509-5513 or tracy.blach@oha.oregon.gov

Additional Information

• Please monitor your Workday account, as all communication will be sent to your Workday account. You must have a valid e-mail address to apply.

• If you are a veteran, you may receive preference. Click here for more information about veterans' preference. If you checked that you are a veteran, we will ask you for your documents later in the process.

• We do not offer VISA sponsorships or transfers at this time - unless specifically noted. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States.

• If you are offered employment, the offer will be contingent upon the outcome of an abuse check, criminal records check and driving records check, and the information shall be shared with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Office of Human Resources (OHR). Any criminal or founded abuse history will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment.

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The Oregon Health Authority is committed to fair employment practices and non-discrimination, including pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate based on protected class (race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation) in the payment of wages or screen applicants based on their current or past compensation. We determine salary by completing a review of your application materials to evaluate your related education, experience, and training for this position. OHA is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.

The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to work force diversity.