Senior Advisor, CCO Procurement

CareOregon•Portland, OR

11d•$142,020 - $173,580•Hybrid

About The Position

This position leads enterprise Medicaid procurement and readiness initiatives that support CareOregon's growth and retention objectives and provides senior-level strategic guidance and expertise to business leaders across the organization. The role oversees end-to-end Medicaid procurement activities and partners with executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to develop compliant, competitive responses that reflect organizational capabilities, mitigate risk, and position CareOregon for contract success and long-term growth. The Senior Advisor provides operational leadership and ownership for complex Medicaid procurement responses, establishing the infrastructure, work plans, schedules, communications, governance, and proposal repositories needed for success. The position also supports procurement-related inquiries, presentations, readiness reviews, negotiations, transition planning, and continuous improvement after procurement outcomes. The work location is hybrid, with one office day per week. The role works in indoor/office and community environments, is not member/patient-facing, and may involve occasional travel. General office equipment is used. Priority will be given to candidates residing in Oregon and Southwest Washington.

Requirements

At least 10 years of relevant experience, including at least 3 years leading complex strategic initiatives, programs, projects, or enterprise-wide work efforts.
Experience developing, managing, writing, editing, coordinating, or supporting responses to government procurements, RFPs, RFAs, or other large-scale competitive procurement opportunities.
Experience in healthcare, Medicaid managed care, health insurance, government-sponsored healthcare programs, public sector organizations, or related industries.
Advanced knowledge of applicable business, operational, financial, regulatory, and industry practices.
Strong understanding of organizational operations, strategic planning, and business processes.
Extensive knowledge of Medicaid policy, managed care delivery systems, procurement processes, and regulatory requirements.
Knowledge of healthcare financing, population health management, provider network operations, quality improvement, member experience, compliance, and health plan operations.
Understanding of procurement governance, proposal development methodologies, readiness review processes, and implementation planning.
Exceptional written, verbal, presentation, and stakeholder management skills; strong proposal leadership, strategic communication, persuasive writing, and consulting skills.
Ability to communicate complex regulatory, operational, and strategic information to diverse audiences and leadership levels.
Strong project, program, and procurement management skills; ability to balance strategic thinking with detailed execution under aggressive timelines.
Ability to build productive relationships, influence decisions across organizational levels, and inspire and motivate others during change and transformation.
Demonstrated ability to assess risks and dependencies and develop mitigation strategies; strong critical thinking, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy, quality, and compliance in regulated, deadline-driven environments.
Ability to leverage analytics, technology, artificial intelligence, and knowledge management tools to improve business outcomes and operational effectiveness.
Strong understanding of the healthcare, insurance, and nonprofit industry.
Ability to accept direction and feedback and tolerate and manage stress.
Ability to see, read, and perform repetitive finger and wrist movement for at least 6 hours per day.
Ability to hear and speak clearly for at least 3–6 hours per day.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting Medicaid managed care procurements, readiness reviews, implementations, or contract management activities.
Project Management Professional (PMP), APMP, or other relevant project, procurement, or proposal management certification.

Responsibilities

Lead and execute enterprise Medicaid procurement initiatives supporting organizational growth, retention, and strategic priorities.
Own the development, coordination, and submission of complex Medicaid procurement responses, ensuring timely delivery of compliant, competitive, high-quality proposals.
Partner with executive leadership and stakeholders to develop and execute Medicaid procurement strategies aligned with organizational goals and evolving regulatory requirements.
Establish and oversee procurement infrastructure, work plans, project schedules, communication strategies, governance processes, and proposal repositories.
Coordinate contributions from clinical services, quality, behavioral health, pharmacy, provider network management, compliance, legal, finance, operations, information systems, analytics, and executive leadership.
Ensure proposal content accurately represents organizational capabilities, strategic priorities, operating models, contractual commitments, and regulatory requirements.
Apply expertise in Medicaid managed care operations, policy, and procurement methodologies to evaluate requirements, identify opportunities, and strengthen competitive positioning.
Identify and advise on risks, dependencies, and response gaps; recommend mitigation plans and escalation strategies to leadership.
Ensure proposal commitments are realistic, measurable, operationally achievable, and aligned with implementation readiness and organizational priorities.
Facilitate responses to procurement-related inquiries, clarification requests, presentations, readiness reviews, and negotiations with state agencies and regulatory authorities.
Support transition planning and operational readiness following contract awards.
Lead procurement debriefs, lessons-learned reviews, and continuous improvement efforts.
Perform work in alignment with the organization’s mission, vision, and values; support equity, diversity, and inclusion; strive to meet annual business goals; follow organizational policies and compliance requirements; and perform other duties as needed.

Benefits

Competitive pay
Annual bonus opportunity; 5% SIP target
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
AD&D insurance
Disability insurance
Health savings account
Flexible spending account(s)
Lifestyle spending account
Employee assistance program
Wellness program
Discounts
Supplemental benefits, including voluntary life, critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, pre-tax parking, pet insurance, and 529 College Savings
Retirement plan with employer contributions
PTO
Paid State Sick Time
Paid holidays, volunteer time, jury duty, and bereavement leave, depending on eligibility
401(k) contributions for non-benefits-eligible employees