Rural Health Transformation Program Operations Manager

State of Oregon • Portland, OR

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

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 role supports a statewide initiative to expand healthcare access, strengthen the healthcare workforce, modernize technology and data systems, and invest in community-driven prevention and wellness initiatives in rural and remote Oregon communities.

The Operations Manager oversees program operations to ensure that resources, staff, and activities align with strategic priorities and federal requirements. The role leads a multidisciplinary team responsible for grants and contract administration, program implementation, data and reporting, and operational policy and procedures. The manager establishes priorities across budget and contracting workstreams, oversees work plans, allocates staffing and financial resources, monitors performance, and implements improvements to strengthen efficiency, accountability, and compliance.

The position manages budgets and operational risks, interprets state and federal requirements, and advises program leadership on policy implementation, organizational capacity, resource needs, and program strategy. The manager collaborates with OHA leadership, the Rural Health Transformation Program Director, CMS, other government agencies, healthcare providers, contractors, and community partners to coordinate operations and address implementation challenges.

This is a full-time, limited-duration, unrepresented management position based in Portland, Oregon. It is hybrid/remote, with significant work-from-home flexibility. The position is funded by federal RHTP dollars and is anticipated to continue through September 2030, contingent on ongoing program funding. Employment is contingent on a criminal records check meeting OHA criteria.

Requirements

• Six years of supervision, management, or progressively related experience; or three years of related experience and a bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Submit a current resume outlining relevant education and work experience.
• Submit a cover letter explaining alignment with the desired and preferred attributes; applications without cover letters will not be reviewed.
• Answer all supplemental questions completely and accurately.

Nice To Haves

• Experience overseeing program operations, coordinating multiple workstreams, 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 stewarding public or organizational funds.
• Experience overseeing or coordinating grants, contracts, or funded initiatives, including monitoring deliverables, maintaining documentation, and ensuring compliance with applicable 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 laws, regulations, or administrative requirements, and translating requirements into operational practices.
• Experience with state government financial and procurement systems and processes.
• Knowledge of and/or experience working within Oregon's healthcare system.

Responsibilities

• Oversee program operational functions and align resources, staff, and activities with strategic priorities and federal requirements.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for grants and contract administration, program implementation, data and reporting, and operational policies and procedures.
• Establish operational priorities across budget and contracting workstreams.
• Oversee development of work plans and allocate staffing and financial resources.
• Monitor program performance and implement improvements to efficiency, accountability, and compliance.
• Manage budgets and operational risks.
• Interpret complex state and federal requirements and recommend approaches to program leadership on policy implementation, organizational capacity, resource needs, and program strategy.
• Coordinate program operations and address implementation challenges in collaboration with OHA leadership, the Rural Health Transformation Program Director, CMS, other government agencies, healthcare providers, contractors, and community partners.

Benefits

• Low-cost medical, vision, and dental coverage for employees and their families.
• Optional life insurance, disability coverage, deferred compensation, and flexible spending account options for health and childcare.
• Paid time off including 11 holidays, 3 personal days, monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours per month.
• Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Retirement through the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) or Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
• Training and development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager