Medical Transportation Policy & Program Coordinator; Operations & POLICY Analyst

Position Title

Medical Transportation Policy & Program Coordinator (OPERATIONS & POLICY ANALYST
1)

Initial Posting Date

10/08/2026

Final date to receive applications

10/15/2026

Agency

Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range

$4,519 - $6,904

Position Type

Employee

Job Description

The Medicaid Division is responsible for the design, development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and improvement of publicly funded Medicaid programs and related health programs, which includes the Oregon Health Plan (OHP), Healthier Oregon, the OHP-Bridge Program, and initiatives under 1115 demonstration waivers, state plan authorities, and 1915 home and community-based services waivers. Medicaid Provider Network & Workforce Development Policy unit provides subject matter expertise and FFS program leadership.

For these programs, the Hospital & Professional Services Policy subunits write administrative rules (OAR), directs coverage policy, directs provider enrollment and provider billing policy, issues guidance, and guides rate setting. The primary purpose of this position is to support transportation programs under the Oregon Health Plan (OHP). OHP covers emergency (ambulances) and non-emergency (regular rides) transportation to help members get to eligible healthcare services and appointments.

This position works closely with the transportation program leads and leadership to make updates to program administrative rules, fee schedules, guidance documents, and the state’s claims processing system. This position also consults with partners, community members, and Tribes to gain their perspectives about OHPs transportation coverage. The work also includes monitoring program expenditures and outcomes, evaluating program impacts, and giving compliance feedback to transportation providers and contractors.

This position will factor in the perspectives of diverse populations most harmed by social injustice and inequities including communities of color, immigrant groups, the disability and neurodivergent communities, veterans, older adults, individuals identifying as LGBTQIA+ and other communities that have been traditionally marginalized.

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;

OR

Any combination of experience or education equivalent to three years technical-level experience that typically supports the knowledge and skill requirements listed for the classification.

The following are desired attributes that we have identified as key to success for this role se are the attributes we are looking for in our top candidate. If you have any of these, please let us know in your application.

• Experience supporting the development and implementation of policies and programs at the community, state, and/or national level that advance health equity (address systemic health disparities, expand culturally responsive and inclusive services, factor in social determinants of health) and elevate the voice of community and those with lived experience.
• Knowledge of health services delivery systems, particularly the Oregon Health Plan/ Medicaid administration in Oregon and relational landscape of key partners, providers, community-based organizations, and advocacy groups.
• Demonstrated experience supporting meeting coordination and project tracking, including the preparation of planning tools, data, and documentation that contribute to collaborative communication and informed decision-making.
• Knowledge of legislative and regulatory processes; specific knowledge of Oregon Administrative Rules, Oregon Revised Statutes, and federal and state…