Job Description

Initial Posting Date:

07/01/2026

Application Deadline:

07/12/2026

Agency:

Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range:

$7,537 - $11,657

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Fiscal Operations & Compliance Manager (Business Operations Manager 2)

If this opportunity aligns with your strengths, background, and commitment to fostering inclusivity, we encourage you to apply! At the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), we value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to help us build a stronger, more equitable future for all.

Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! – Fiscal Operations & Compliance Manager (Business Operations Manager 2)

The Strategic Operations & Improvement (SOI) Unit within the Oregon Health Authority’s Medicaid Division supports Medicaid’s internal compliance systems, performance monitoring, resource planning, process improvement, workforce development, and key administrative and fiscal functions.

The Fiscal Operations & Compliance Manager oversees fiscal operations and contract administration for the division and leads the team responsible for supplemental payment calculations, fee‑for‑service and managed care payments, contract management, and internal compliance activities. The role manages funding processes involving millions of dollars distributed to hospitals, clinics, providers, and other partners statewide.

This position also directs the development and maintenance of the Medicaid internal compliance program, including reporting, issue resolution, and ensuring adherence to federal and state requirements. The manager advises leadership and program staff, collaborates with contracting and financial offices, oversees financial tasks tied to contracts and funding sources, maintains records and forecasting tools, and ensures timely responses to federal reporting deadlines, often under short timeframes.

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.

For a full review of the position description, please click here

What We Are Looking For

Minimum Qualifications: These qualifications must be reflected in your application for consideration.

Six years of supervision, management, or progressively related experience; OR three years of related experience and a bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Desired Attributes: The following are desired attributes that we have identified as key to success for this role at OHA. These 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 providing organizational and people leadership, including supervising, coaching, and developing staff; setting strategic direction; managing team performance; and fostering an inclusive, equity-centered, and psychologically safe team culture.
• Experience overseeing fiscal operations for supplemental payments, fee-for-service payments, encounter-based payments, and managed care payments, including budget oversight, and financial management activities within a complex organization, ensuring alignment of state and federal rules to operational and accounting processes.
• Knowledge of legislative and regulatory processes; experience analyzing, applying, and advising on relevant federal and state laws, regulations, and policies. Specific knowledge of Oregon Health Plan (Medicaid), Oregon Administrative Rules, Oregon Revised Statutes, and Medicaid funding requirements is valued in this position.
• Knowledge and experience with contracts, interagency agreements, grants, procurement, and contract administration within Oregon state government or other complex health services delivery organizations.
• Strong oral and written communication skills across a variety of forums; experience communicating complex financial, contractual, and operational information in ways that are accessible, culturally responsive, and appropriate for audiences with different levels of understanding.
• Ability to provide organizational leadership to foster inter- and cross-agency collaboration and to shape systems, processes, and continuous improvement strategies that support fiscal stewardship and operational excellence.
• Ability to navigate complex relationships through collaborative problem-solving, consensus-building, and solution-focused approaches. Experience facilitating discussions with leadership, program staff, fiscal partners, contractors, and other key partners.
• Experience evaluating and synthesizing quantitative and qualitative data to analyze and measure the effectiveness, efficiency, and impact of fiscal and operational programs and to support quality assurance, strategic planning, compliance activities, and decision-making while considering the perspectives of communities disproportionately impacted by inequities.

Application Guidance

Your candidate profile and application are your opportunity to showcase your skills and interest in this role. Submissions will be reviewed for clarity, consistency, and communication skills, and for alignment with the guidance provided in the below:

Submission Requirements:

• Resume – Attach your current resume that clearly outlines your education and work experience relevant to this position.
• Cover Letter (Optional) – A cover letter is not required, but if included, it will be reviewed and considered during the review and selection process.
• Supplemental Questions – Answer all supplemental questions completely and accurately.
• Final Check! – Before submitting, confirm that all required materials are included, and your Workday Job History is current. The information in your application will be used to complete an Equal Pay Analysis to determine salary placement upon hire. Visit the Equal Pay Analysis Webpage for more information.

How to Apply:

• External Candidates: Visit the State of Oregon job opportunities webpage or click the “Apply” tab above to submit your application, following all submission requirements.
• Internal Candidates: Current State of Oregon employees must apply through their employee Workday login, following all submission requirements.

After You Apply:

• Complete any pending tasks in Workday under “My Applications” prior to the application deadline.
• Check your email (including junk folder) and Workday inbox regularly for updates on your application.

Reminders:

• Eligible veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. To protect your information and ensure correct processing, please follow the instructions for submitting your Veterans’ Preference documentation
• Please download and save a copy of this job announcement and linked position description, as it is not available after the application deadline.

About the Team & Benefits of Joining

We offer a workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment; promote an atmosphere of mutual respect, dedication, and enthusiasm. You will collaborate with a team of bright individuals to work with and learn from.

If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, the Oregon Health Authority is the place for you. We also offer a competitive benefits package including:

• 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.

Additional Details

• This announcement is for one, full-time, permanent, unrepresented, management service, Fiscal Operations & Compliance Manager (Business Operations Manager 2) position based in Salem, Oregon.
• This is a hybrid (85% Remote- 15% in Office) position. “Review Section 4: Working Conditions” in the position description (linked above) for more information.
• Employment is contingent upon a criminal records check and a driving records check that meets OHA criteria at the time of hire and throughout employment.
• The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying range. If the successful candidate qualifies for PERS, the salary range will increase by 6.95%. For more information, see the Classification and Compensation page.
• The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an education institution during the application process.
• This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. OHA will use E-Verify to verify work authorization. If your employment eligibility depends on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet the requirements for this position.
• We evaluate candidates based on their own skills and experience. Unless explicitly approved, outside resources – including Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools – are not permitted during assessments or interviews. Use of unauthorized resources will disqualify a candidate from further consideration.

Contact Information
Recruiter: Stephanie Mitchell
Email: stephanie.d.mitchell@oha.oregon.gov
Phone (text friendly): (503) 979-7679

Accommodation Requests (ADA): OHA provides reasonable accommodations under the ADA, which may include alternative formats of materials or language support. If you need an accommodation to apply for this position or participate in the selection process, please contact the recruiter listed above.

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The Oregon Health Authority is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer, committed to fair employment practices and pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate based on protected class – including race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, or sexual orientation – and does not screen applicants based on current or past compensation. Salary is determined through a fair review of your education, experience, and training as it relates to the position.

OHA is an anti-racist organization working to eliminate health inequities and dismantle structural barriers that impact underserved communities. Join us in advancing our Strategic Plan and building a more equitable Oregon.