Managing Attorney V

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Managing Attorney V

807 HEALTH CARE AUTHORITY

Legal

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note:

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Full time

Regular

$137,500/year

At the Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA), your work matters. Every day, our team helps ensure Oklahomans have access to better health and better care. Guided by our core values,
Passion for Purpose, Trust & Transparency, Empowerment & Accountability, Best-in-Class, Outcome-Driven, and Servant Leadership
, we foster a workplace where people feel supported, respected, and empowered to make an impact. Learn more about OHCA.

• Generous state-paid benefit allowance to offset insurance premiums.
• A wide selection of insurance plans with no pre‑existing condition exclusions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for health care and dependent care.
• Retirement Savings Plan with employer contributions.
• 11 paid holidays annually.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave in the first year.
• Longevity Bonus recognizing years of public service.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility and tuition reimbursement.
• Wellness benefits, including an on‑site gym and fitness center discounts.

Location:

4345 N Lincoln Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73105

Salary: $137,500/year

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday

Primary

Hours:

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

In accordance with 62 O.S.

• 34.301(h)(6) and OAC 260:130-1-2, this position has been designated as executive management and is exempt from the civil service and human capital modernization act and applicable rules.

The Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) works to ensure Oklahomans have access to better health and better care. The agency’s core values include passion for purpose, trust and transparency, empowerment and accountability, best in class and outcome‑driven, and servant leadership. As part of the interview process, candidates may be required to attend an in‑person interview at our Oklahoma City office.

The Managing Attorney V serves as a strategic legal leader within the Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA), providing high‑level legal counsel and direction to ensure that the agency's operations align with federal and state laws and regulations. This role is critical in managing legal strategies, overseeing complex legal matters, and advising senior leadership on legal risks and opportunities. In addition, this position supervises legal staff, fosters interdepartmental collaboration, and supports the agency’s mission to provide Oklahomans with better health and care.

The incumbent will lead efforts to ensure compliance, resolve legal disputes, and promote policy development while driving legal excellence across the organization.

• Provide high‑level legal counsel to the Chief Legal Officer, Executive Staff, and program leadership on complex legal, regulatory, and policy matters affecting OHCA’s operations and strategic initiatives.
• Lead and oversee major legal projects, including litigation strategy, administrative actions, appeals, regulatory analysis, contract interpretation, compliance reviews, and rule making activities.
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate legal staff, ensuring high‑quality legal work, consistent application of legal standards, and timely completion of assignments.
• Review, draft, and interpret laws, rules, policies, contracts, and other legal documents to support…