Rural Health Transformation Program Operations Manager

Initial Posting Date: 11/03/2026 Final date to receive applications: 11/15/2026 Agency:
Oregon Health Authority Salary Range: $7,537 - $11,657 Position Type:
Employee

Position Title:

Rural Health Transformation Program Operations Manager

Job Description:

This is a hybrid position offering significant work-from-home flexibility. This position is limited to the duration of Oregon’s RHTP award, which is anticipated to be through September 2030 If this opportunity aligns with your strengths, background, and commitment to fostering inclusivity, we encourage you to apply! At 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.

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), within the Division of Health Policy and Analytics, is seeking an experienced leader to serve as the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) Operations Manager. This position plays a critical role in supporting a statewide initiative focused on expanding access to healthcare, strengthening the healthcare workforce, modernizing technology and data systems, and investing in community-driven prevention and wellness initiatives in rural and remote Oregon communities.

The Operations Manager oversees the program's operational functions and ensures that resources, staff, and activities align with established strategic priorities and federal requirements. In this role, you will lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for grants and contract administration, program implementation, data and reporting, and operational policy and procedures. You will establish operational priorities across budget and contracting work streams, oversee the development of work plans, allocate staffing and financial resources, monitor performance, and implement improvements to strengthen efficiency, accountability, and compliance.

You will also manage budgets and operational risks, interpret complex state and federal requirements, and provide recommendations to program leadership regarding policy implementation, organizational capacity, resource needs, and program strategy. Success in this position requires strong leadership, financial management, and collaboration skills. You will work closely with OHA leadership, the Rural Health Transformation Program Director, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), other state and federal agencies, healthcare providers, contractors, and community partners to coordinate program operations and address complex implementation challenges.

Through effective team management, responsible stewardship of public resources, and strong partnerships, you will help advance Oregon's rural healthcare priorities and support improved healthcare access and outcomes for rural communities throughout the state.

These qualifications must be reflected in your application for consideration.

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

Experience overseeing program operations, coordinating multiple work streams, and implementing policies, procedures, or initiatives to achieve organizational goals.

Experience leading multidisciplinary teams, assigning work, managing staff resources, providing guidance, and supporting employee performance and professional development.

Experience developing or monitoring budgets, allocating financial resources, tracking expenditures, identifying financial risks, or supporting responsible stewardship of public or organizational funds.

Experience overseeing or coordinating grants, contracts, or other funded initiatives, including monitoring deliverables, maintaining documentation, and ensuring compliance with applicable policies, regulations, or funding requirements.

Experience using data, performance measures, or program reports to assess progress, identify operational challenges, evaluate outcomes, and recommend improvements.

Experience developing or implementing policies and procedures, interpreting complex laws, regulations, or administrative requirements, and translating requirements into operational practices.