Development Analyst (Operations & Policy Analyst 2)

Initial Posting Date:

10/13/2025

Application Deadline:

10/27/2025

Agency:

Employment Department

Salary Range:

$5,325 - $8,148

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Development Analyst (Operations & Policy Analyst 2)

Job Description:

Are you passionate about identifying creative and innovative strategies? Are you committed to lifelong learning in a diverse environment? Do you enjoy analyzing skill gaps and performance improvements opportunities? If so, please consider joining our team!

At the Oregon Employment Department, we actively support a workforce that is representative of the people we serve including people from various races, genders, abilities, cultures, language skills, geographic locations, and justice system involvement. We value your life experiences and encourage everyone to apply with your transferable skills and qualifications from your work, school, and volunteer experiences. Please let us know if you need a reasonable accommodation.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

The primary purpose of this position is to provide support in the implementation and training of Contributions and Recovery systems, policies, processes, and procedures to managers and staff within and outside the division, as well as the public. This position is required to support the operation and policy work of Contributions and Recovery by providing input that includes conducting necessary research, documentation of the findings and reporting that information to managers and staff.

For a complete review of the position and responsibilities, please click here.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Required Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of experience and education equivalent to five years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skills for the classification

OR;

A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills; and two years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.
 

Desired Attributes

• Equity and inclusion — Assuring service delivery is provided in an intercultural competent way that facilitates accessibility for all learners and learning materials, and content represents the needs of diverse populations.

• Virtual training — Experience or the ability to quickly learn eLearning software and virtual training delivery platforms.

• Excellent communication skills — Diplomatically manage demands of various invested parties. Promptly surface and generate solutions to barriers they are encountering. Direct and timely communication. Strong writing skills.

• Balance of independence and teamwork — In a team environment, working independently to complete tasks while maintaining shared responsibility for outcomes.

• Training skills — Knowledge of adult learning theory and human behavior, up-to-date knowledge on training practices, trends, and curriculum design including training for individuals and groups.

• Excellent facilitation and coaching skills — Connect with and inspire a wide range of adult learner one-on-one and in large group trainings. Coach staff at all levels of the division to draw on their own knowledge and experience to solve issues and work from a strength-based perspective.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:

• A workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment and encourages learning and mentoring.

• Rewarding work in a dynamic and creative environment with colleagues who are passionate about public service.

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and a competitive benefits package.

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity!

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HOW TO APPLY:

• Required: Attach a resume and cover letter. You must address your cover letter to the hiring manager, Katryna Coelho. Your cover letter must not exceed two (2) pages. Please make sure your resume and cover letter clearly address the desired attributes and minimum qualifications you have under the “What We Are Looking For” section above. Please upload your documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of the application. In addition to your related work experience and education, we will use the desired attributes and required minimum qualifications to determine who to interview.

• External Applicants: Click on the “Apply” link above to fill out the online application and submit by the posted closing date. Please use your preferred name on application materials.

• Current State of Oregon employees (this includes temporary employees): Apply through your employee Workday account. Please ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up-to-date and reflects your current position.

• Important: Please monitor both your email and Workday account for updates regarding this recruitment. You may be asked to submit additional information after initial application.

• The job posting closes at 11:59 PM (PDT/PST) on the close date. Immediately after you submit your application, be sure to respond to the two questionnaires relating to public records requests and veterans’ preference. These questions are necessary to complete the application process.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.

• The use of outside resources such as Artificial Intelligence software during applicant skill assessments, examinations, and/or interviews is prohibited unless otherwise stated by the hiring agency. Unauthorized use of outside resources during the hiring process will result in disqualification.

• This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).  

• This recruitment may be used to fill current and future Permanent, Limited Duration, Job Rotation and Temporary vacancies as they occur.

• The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS‑qualifying, the salary range will reflect the additional 6.95%. Please review the Classification and Compensation page for more details.

• Salary Determination: The information in your Workday profile will be used to complete an equal pay assessment to determine salary placement upon hire.

• Veterans: Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources.

• United States Employment Eligibility: The Oregon Employment Department does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet Agency employment eligibility standards. The Oregon Employment Department is an E-Verify employer. If you are the successful candidate you must present your I-9 acceptable documents (See page 2) for employment verification.

IN-STATE HYBRID WORK INFORMATION:

Candidates may be approved for hybrid work. Hybrid work suitability is evaluated based upon business needs at the time of hire. Hybrid work approval can be revoked at any time. Candidates are expected to:

• Reside within (or be willing to relocate to) Oregon, or one of its bordering states within a reasonable commuting distance (e.g. Vancouver, Washington) within 30 days from date of hire.

• Be able to report to the office location listed in the job posting, as necessary.

• Demonstrate access to a broadband internet connection that meets or exceeds the minimum acceptable requirements; Click Here to view the minimum acceptable requirements. OED IT Services will provide the necessary hardware to employees who are approved for remote work.

• Have a private workspace.

• Maintain good standing (i.e., no performance or attendance issues).

CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECK:
The Employment Department is committed to being a leader in providing its employees with fair and equal employment opportunities and recognizes that as a best practice in equity and inclusion, criminal background check policies shall be job related and consistent with business necessity. For positions with authorized access to FBI Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) information, a separate criminal records check is conducted by the Oregon State Police. If you would like further information on how each criminal records check is conducted, please read our Criminal Record Check Policy or contact us at the number below with any questions. Note: This position may require access to Federal Tax Information (FTI). To verify identification, the successful candidate will be subject to a criminal background check which may require a fingerprint-based background check as a condition of employment.  

CONTACT INFORMATION & HELPFUL LINKS:

If you have questions about the position or need an alternate format to apply, please contact us at 503‑947‑1289; humanresources@employ.oregon.gov. Please be sure to include the job requisition ID number.

Guidance our hiring managers use: Equity and Inclusion Recruitment​ Questions and Gender Identity and Expression Procedure!
 

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