Health Policy Development Team Manager

The Oregon Health Authority has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Health Policy and Program Manager 3 with an excellent team.

What you will do!

The Health Policy Development Team Manager is a management position within the Office of Health Policy and will act as one of two managers under the Health Policy Director. The Health Policy Development Team Manager (Team Manager) will be responsible for managing and overseeing smaller teams of senior policy analysts and project managers working on large-scale policy initiatives and programs, including but not limited to health care coverage, health system transformation, and multi-payer alignment. This manager will play a critical role in providing day-to-day support and strategic guidance for team members and ensuring alignment with cross-system policy initiatives throughout the agency and state. The Team Manager will work collaboratively with the Cost Programs Manager and the Health Policy Director to support team integration, coordination, and culture by planning and facilitating all staff meetings, retreats, and other strategies to connect staff across the Office of Health Policy. Further the Team Manager will play a lead role across the office for recruitment, hiring, and onboarding of new staff, directly recruiting new staff and supporting the Cost Programs Manager and Health Policy Director in other office recruitment processes. The Manager may (1) need to oversee new requests for policy analysis and support coming to the office and 2) provide content specific direction depending on the expertise and background of the manager.

Specifically, this position will be responsible for the following:

Staff/Team Management: Direct and oversee a team of policy analysts responsible for policy development, partner engagement, and cross-agency strategic and policy support.

Monitor performance, develop, train, coach, and provide direction.

Office coordination and administration: Oversee and facilitate office-wide convenings, including planning and facilitating monthly all staff meetings, health equity learning and planning meetings, informational meetings, and opportunities for learning and staff development. Play a lead role in planning retreats, as necessary.

Position management: Oversee and lead or support other office managers in the recruitment, hiring and onboarding of all new staff, which will entail working closely with HPA’s Office of Business Operations and OHA Human Resources.

Manage health policy initiatives: Direct, lead and manage staff responsible for a variety of health policy initiatives; conduct research and policy analysis; and coordinate work for alignment purposes on various topics to be determined. Issues and recommendations within the purview of this position are highly visible and potentially controversial to the affected public and private health care constituents, state agencies, and the Governor's office. The person in this position will work collaboratively with staff from across the Oregon Health Authority, as well as business leaders, health insurers, providers, system executives and other stakeholders, contractors, and consultants. The holder of this position will consistently treat customers, stakeholders, partners, and co-workers with dignity and respect and will demonstrate recognition of the value of individual and cultural differences.

MINIMUM QUALIFCATIONS

What we are looking for:
Seven years of supervision, management, or progressively related experience; OR four years of related experience and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Desired Attributes:

Management Experience:

• Extensive knowledge of management principles, including planning, organizing, supervision, strategic planning, leadership, decision-making, and continuous improvement.
• Experience effectively managing teams and directing project work in a matrixed environment, including fostering a trusting team culture.
• Experience with financial management, budgets, contract management, and program management.
• Ability to provide organizational leadership to support inter- and cross-agency collaboration and system-wide changes that facilitate advocacy, equity, and client-centered policies and solutions.
   

Content Knowledge and Experience:

• Experience in advancing health equity, including:
• Effective delivery of culturally responsive and inclusive services.
• Evidence of ongoing development of personal cultural awareness and humility.
• Knowledge of social determinants of health and their impacts on health outcomes.
• Experience and knowledge of the health care system, including:
• Health care coverage options, multi-payer systems, and the cross-market health care delivery system, preferably in Oregon.
• Knowledge and experience with the legislative process and government finance, specifically in reviewing, interpreting, and analyzing legislative concepts and bills.
• Executive-level communication skills and ability to engage diverse groups on complex topics.
   

Policy Analysis Experience:

• Demonstrated project management experience, including effectively managing multiple project timelines, contracts, plans, and deliverables.
• Experience producing and editing high-quality written reports.
• Ability to navigate complex relationships and apply collaborative problem-solving skills, consensus-building, and solution-driven approaches.
• Proven success in facilitating meetings with a variety of internal and external partners, including program-policy-fiscal staff, community members, community groups, government officials, and legislators.
   

Preferred Experience:

• Knowledge of Medicaid and Medicare programs, with an emphasis on program quality improvement metrics.
• Experience ensuring coordination and clear information exchange between the Office of Health Analytics, Office of Health Policy, OHA staff, external contractors, and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership in communicating with diverse external and internal partners on complex topics.
• Ability to objectively consider and communicate viewpoints and needs expressed by stakeholders.
• Experience leading groups with diverse and/or opposing views through a consensus process that results in a mutually acceptable solution.

• A Master’s Degree in Public Health, Public Administration and/or comparable experience with analyzing health care policy options and making recommendations for improvement.

Work Location: Optional 100% remote, 100% in-person or hybrid options are available, with office space in Salem or Portland.

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.

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.

Application Deadline: 3/20/2025 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time

Salary Range: $8,097 - $12,522 Monthly