Care Transition Continuum Policy Analyst – Operations & Policy Analyst 3

Oregon Department of Human Services

. Serve as statewide policy, operations, and compliance lead for Oregon's Medicaid care-transition continuum .

Posted 11/7/2026full-timeSalem • Oregon • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $6,276 - $9,644 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in policy analysis, compliance, and operational frameworks within the Medicaid care-transition continuum, ensuring high-quality practices and effective collaboration with diverse community groups.

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Policy AnalysisCompliance OversightOperational Framework DevelopmentData EvaluationStakeholder Coordination

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Hard Skills

Policy DevelopmentRegulatory AnalysisQuality AssurancePerformance EvaluationAnalytical Skills

Soft Skills

CollaborationRelationship BuildingProblem Solving

Industry Keywords

MedicaidCare TransitionPost-Acute CareCommunity EngagementLegislative Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as statewide policy, operations, and compliance lead for Oregon's Medicaid care-transition continuum
Ensure consistent, legally sound, and high-quality practices from hospital discharge through post-acute skilled care, PHEC, Enhanced Care Services/Enhanced Care Outreach Services, and PASRR processes
Conduct policy analysis across interconnected care-transition points
Evaluate statutory, regulatory, legislative, and operational impacts
Determine policy direction and operational frameworks translating state and federal requirements into statewide practice
Oversee operations, compliance, and quality assurance activities
Evaluate performance data and identify system gaps
Coordinate multi-agency partners and support contractor oversight
Resolve complex care-transition issues to support safe and medically appropriate transitions
Build and steward collaborative, partnership-based relationships with diverse community groups and marginalized populations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science, or any degree demonstrating capacity for the knowledge and skills, and four years of professional-level evaluative, analytical, and planning work
OR any combination of experience and education equivalent to seven years of experience supporting the knowledge and skills for the classification
Resume outlining relevant education and work experience
Complete and accurate supplemental questions
Employment contingent upon a criminal records check and a driving records check meeting OHA criteria at hire and throughout employment
Must be authorized to work in the United States; position does not provide visa sponsorship
Must complete I-9 documentation within three days of hire and pass E-Verify work authorization verification

Benefits

Comp & perks

Eligible veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers who meet the qualifications receive candidate preference
Hybrid work arrangement with 10% in-office
SEIU represented position
Reasonable accommodations under the ADA, including alternative formats of materials or language support
Equal employment opportunity and pay equity practices
PERS-qualifying candidates receive a 6.95% salary range increase