CCO Operations Director

Oregon Health Authority’s Coordinated Care Organization (CCO) Operations section is responsible for implementing, overseeing, and improving Medicaid policies and operational requirements for CCOs delivering Oregon Health Plan (OHP) physical, oral, and behavioral health benefits. The Director leads development and administration of CCO program policy; oversees the CCO contract; and provides strategic oversight of four key operational units: CCO Quality Assurance, CCO Contracts and Rules, CCO Services, and Claims & Encounter Data Services.

In this position, you will play a critical role in promoting alignment and systemwide integration across managed care and fee for service (FFS) delivery systems, centering its leadership on CCO Operations while collaborating closely with internal and external partners to ensure cohesive and coordinated delivery of the Oregon Health Plan. You will lead strategic planning, systems alignment, legislative strategy, and community and partner engagement efforts that shape the design and delivery of the Oregon Health Plan and the experience of 1.4 million OHP members. You will collaborate with Tribal governments, CCOs, community-based organizations, advocacy groups, health systems, and state and federal partners, and align operational and policy decisions with OHA’s transformation and health equity priorities. You will play an integral part of the Medicaid Division’s Director’s Office and be a key leader in establishing the overall direction and mission of the division.

This announcement is for one, full-time, permanent, unrepresented management service, CCO Operations Director (Health Policy & Program Administrator 1) position based in Salem, Oregon. This is a hybrid (15% in-office) position.

Minimum Qualifications:

Five years of management experience; OR two years of management experience and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Desired Attributes:

• Experience leading the development and implementation of policies and programs.

• Knowledge of health services delivery systems.

• Knowledge of legislative and regulatory processes.

• Knowledge and experience developing, implementing, and refining and familiarity with varying funding streams for statewide and community investment and value-based payment mechanisms.

• Ability to provide organizational leadership. Experience in effectively managing teams and fostering a trusting team culture. Ability to provide financial and budget management, tracking and oversight for larger scale efforts or program / team accountability.

• Experience facilitating meetings with a variety of key partners, including internal teams, community members/groups, health service providers, government officials and legislators.

• Experience and knowledge evaluating and synthesizing quantitative and qualitative data to analyze and measure the effectiveness, efficiency, and impact of administrative and technical programs.

• Knowledge about contracts/interagency agreement administration, procurement, and grant administration.

About the Benefits

• Excellent, low-cost medical, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family.

• Optional benefits like life insurance, disability coverage, deferred compensation, and FSA options for health and childcare.

• Generous paid time off: 11 holidays, 3 personal days, monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours/month.

• Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

• Retirement security through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).

• Training and development opportunities to grow your career with the State of Oregon.

How to Apply:

Submit your application at our oregonjobs org website using job number REQ-208290

Application Deadline: 10/27/2026

Salary Range: $9,604 - $14,856