CHIEF COUNSEL I, CEA

Assistant Deputy Director Report to the OHCA Deputy Director and, subject to the authority of the HCAI Chief Counsel, serves as OHCA’s primary legal advisor. Oversight of the OHCA Health System Compliance Branch, all legal support for programmatic implementation and operations, and ad-hoc legal support for the Health Care Affordability Board and advisory committees. Supervise and lead the team of attorneys, analysts, and other professional and administrative staff for the Health System Compliance Branch. Lead efforts to promulgate regulations necessary for OHCA to carry out its purpose and mission and procure and manage contracts with vendors and expert consultants. Support the HCAI Legal Office in ensuring that the Health Care Affordability Board and committees comply with applicable Bagley‑Keene and conflict‑of‑interest requirements. Consult with the Chief Counsel to ensure legal guidance to OHCA is consistent with the department’s mission and that HCAI maintains strong relationships with state departments sharing information and oversight responsibilities. Primary oversight responsibility for the Cost Market Impact Review (CMIR) program, providing legal interpretation, analysis, and counsel on spending target enforcement and collaborating with other OHCA Branches on office‑wide planning and operations related to spending target enforcement. Key Responsibilities Cost and Market Impact Review Program Oversight Branch Management and Administration Spending Target Enforcement Legal Interpretation, Analysis and Counsel Desirable Qualifications Administrative or managerial experience implementing complex health care programs that must comply with state and federal law, including taking legal or administrative actions to ensure health care entities comply with program requirements. Knowledge and experience in health care law serving as a principal advisor to high level executives, control agencies, boards, legislative bodies, or similar organizations, demonstrating the ability to gain support and deliver meaningful results. Administrative or managerial experience leading complex litigation or evaluating health care transactions affecting market competition, access, quality, or affordability, with demonstrated organizational or client impact. Knowledge of current health policy trends related to the use of data to transparently report health care entity performance, laws governing anticompetitive practices, and analysis of emerging market trends, as well as experience effectively presenting complex issues to executive leaders, stakeholders, legislative committees, or regulatory bodies. This position is a career executive assignment – non‑tenured, full time. Salary range: $15,222.00 – $18,612.00 per month. Telework option: hybrid. Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, sexual orientation, and any other protected class. All applicants will be evaluated based on qualifications and merit. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of California