Medicaid Rural Health Transformation Grant - Program Supervisor
Job Description
WASHINGTON MANAGEMENT SERVICE
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Medicaid Rural Health Transformation Grant - Program Supervisor
$80,870 - $95,147
Closes June 16,2026
The Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) seeks to fill Medicaid Rural Health Transformation Grant Program Supervisor. This full-time (Anticipated 5-year project) position is based in Olympia, Washington. This position may be eligible for partial to near full-time telework. Telework is a combination of in-building and off-site days. During your initial training period you will be required to be in the office 2 days a week for the first six weeks as part of the onboarding and training period. After you’ve completed your initial training, you may have the option to work from home four days a week but, would be required to be in-office based on business needs. While we’re happy to offer this balance of in-office connection and telework flexibility, this isn’t a fully remote position. To be eligible, you’ll also need to reside in the state of Washington. We encourage interested candidates to visit the OSPI website to gain insight into our agency.
About OSPI and our initiatives
OSPI is the primary agency charged with overseeing public K–12 education in Washington state. Working with the state's 295 public school districts and 7 state-tribal education compact schools, OSPI allocates funding and provides tools, resources, and technical assistance so every student in Washington is provided a high-quality public education.
At OSPI, we recognize that our employees are the key to the success of the agency. We are committed to our work but value the balance with our personal lives. We demonstrate our commitment to employees by providing an environment that stimulates professional growth and values them for their expertise. OSPI is a great place to work and has several initiatives to help create a great working environment, including:
- We support a healthy work/life balance by offering flexible/alternative work schedules and mobile and telework options. (Depending on job duties and work location.)
- We have an Infant at Work Program that is based on long-term values of newborns and infant-parent bonding. Eligible employees who are new parents or legal guardians can bring their infant (six weeks to six months) when returning to work. (Depending on job duties and work location.)
- We value and are actively involved in promoting diversity, equity and inclusion within OSPI by way of cross-divisional, collaborative committee. The focus of the committee includes employee engagement and education; reinforcing OSPI values; and maximizing the value of diversity and identifying strategies for inclusion.
Vision, Mission, and Values
Vision: All students prepared for post-secondary pathways, careers, and civic engagement. Mission: Transform K-12 education to a system that is centered on closing opportunity gaps and is characterized by high expectations for all students and educators. We achieve this by developing equity-based policies and supports that empower educators, families, and communities.
Values: Ensuring Equity, Collaboration and Service, Achieving Excellence through Continuous Improvement, Focus on the Whole Child
Equity
Each student, family, and community possesses strengths and cultural knowledge that benefits their peers, educators, and schools. Ensuring educational equity:
- Goes beyond equality; it requires education leaders to examine the ways current policies and practices result in disparate outcomes for our students of color, students living in poverty, students receiving special education and English Learner services, students who identify as LGBTQ+, and highly mobile student populations.
- Requires education leaders to develop an understanding of historical contexts; engage students, families, and community representatives as partners in decision-making; and actively dismantle systemic barriers, replacing them with policies and practices that ensure all students have access to the instruction and support they need to succeed in our schools.
Position Overview
This role provides statewide leadership for the Rural Health Transformation Grants, supporting school districts in strengthening and sustaining school-based health and behavioral health services through Medicaid.
The position focuses on helping districts build the systems needed to participate successfully in Medicaid programs, including billing, documentation, staffing, and care coordination. It includes managing grant awards, supporting readiness and implementation, and providing practical guidance, training, and ongoing technical assistance.
Working in close partnership with the Washington State Health Care Authority, this role helps align education and health systems while expanding access to services and strengthening long-term sustainability, particularly in rural communities.
A component of this role is regular statewide travel to work directly with districts, provide in-person support, build relationships, and ensure implementation reflects local context and needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Administer and oversee the Rural Health Transformation Grant Awards, including award management through OSPI’s Education Grants Management System.
- Conduct Medicaid infrastructure readiness assessments in partnership with the Health Care Authority to identify eligible districts and guide implementation planning.
- Provide statewide technical assistance, training, and Professional Learning Communities to support Medicaid participation, including Random Moment Time Study (RMTS) and cost-based reimbursement systems.
- Monitor program implementation and fiscal compliance through quarterly reviews, expenditure tracking, and ongoing district support.
- Collaborate with the Health Care Authority on Medicaid policy, reimbursement processes, and compliance requirements impacting school-based services.
- Support districts in building systems for billing, documentation, staffing, and care coordination, including referral pathways and partnerships with community behavioral health providers.
- Develop and maintain statewide reporting tools, dashboards, and required outcome reports to track program progress and impact.
- Guide districts in reinvesting Medicaid reimbursement revenue to sustain and expand student health and behavioral health services.
- Promote long-term sustainability by supporting development of durable infrastructure beyond the grant period.
- Travel statewide to provide in-person support, site visits, and coordination with LEAs, ESDs, and Tribal partners.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in education, public policy, public health, social services, or a related field.
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in statewide program implementation, systems coordination, policy development, or technical assistance within education, health, or public-sector systems.
OR
- Equivalent combination of education and experience totaling seven (7) years, demonstrating progressive responsibility in program coordination, education systems, student support services, behavioral health, or public-sector program management.
Additionally:
- Knowledge of grant/project management and large-scale systems implementation or modernization.
- Experience working in complex, multi-stakeholder environments across agencies, districts, or community partners.
- Ability to interpret and apply policy, funding, and compliance requirements and translate them into actionable guidance.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including synthesizing complex information for diverse audiences.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racist practices.
- Must maintain residency in Washington State
- Statewide travel will be required throughout the year to provide technical assistance to Local Education Agencies on a regular basis.
Desired Qualifications:
Knowledge and experience with Medicaid/Apple Health systems and reimbursement processes.
Familiarity with federal and state laws and policies related to physical health, behavioral health, and substance use treatment.
Demonstrated success in grant management, interagency coordination, and data-informed decision-making.
Experience supporting rural communities.
Ability to build strong relationships with schools and communities while ensuring respect, dignity, and culturally responsive practices.
Compensation
The annual compensation for the position is $80,870 - $95,147 per year and depends upon experience, educational background and qualifications. Geographic differentials may be applied based on work location of successful candidate. Washington State offers a generous benefit package including health, dental and life insurance, retirement and an optional deferred compensation program. Please visit Health Care Authority for information regarding health benefits and the Department of Retirement Systems for retirement plan information. This is a Washington Management Position. This position is not represented by a bargaining unit.
Application Process
Those interested in this position must apply through Careers.wa.gov. Applications must include the following documents in MS Word or PDF format:
- A letter of interest specifically addressing the qualifications listed in this announcement;
- A current résumé, and;
- A list of three or more professional references.
NOTE: Your resume and letter of interest must be attached to your application. Please confirm they are attached before you submit.
Please address any questions to:
Sal Salazar, Human ResourcesOffice of Superintendent of Public Instruction
600 Washington Street Southeast
Olympia, Washington 98504-7200
360-725-6278: [email protected]
Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may contact the Human Resources Office at (360) 725-6270 or (360) 725-6066, or e-mail [email protected].
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OSPI is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from job seekers who will contribute to our diversity. OSPI provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. If you would like, please include your name and gender pronouns in your application, to ensure we address you appropriately throughout the application process. Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may contact the human resource consultant listed in “Application Process.”