Initial Posting Date:

06/27/2025

Application Deadline:

07/14/2025

Agency:

Employment Department

Salary Range:

$5,325 - $8,148

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Policy and Systems Analyst (Operations & Policy Analyst 2) - Job Rotation/Limited Duration - Multiple Positions Available

Job Description:

***Position extended through 07/14/25***

In Paid Leave Oregon, we are focused on designing a program where people with diverse backgrounds and experiences have full access to paid leave benefits when they need them the most. Our goal is to provide service using a trauma-informed and person-centered approach for an excellent customer experience. Our mission and vision is to support a workforce that is representative of the people we serve including people from a different race, gender, gender identity, ability, culture, geographic location, and justice system involvement.

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:

This primary purpose of this position is to support Paid Leave Oregon through research, policy and process development, system support, quality assurance, and project management. This position is responsible for identifying and analyzing policy, process, and system needs, developing administrative rules and policy and process materials, supporting system development and program administration, and working with internal and external partners for program implementation.

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

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Required Minimum Qualifications

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

Desired Attributes

• Commitment to valuing diversity and promoting inclusion.
• Experience with policy and process development.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complicated technical information orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability identifying and analyzing problems; weighing relevance and accuracy of information to make inferences or conclusions, and generating and evaluating alternative solutions to make recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability in effectively using, testing, and understanding technical systems.
• Experience with benefit claims processing.

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!
• Get There - Oregon’s easy-to-use carpool matching tool and trip planner.

HOW TO APPLY:

• Required: Attach a resume and cover letter. Your cover letter must not exceed two (2) pages. Please make sure your cover letter clearly addresses 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.
• 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.
• Limited Duration Assignment: Current limited duration status employees will be considered for the limited duration assignment. Please apply through your employee Workday account.
• State Employee - Job Rotation Option: Current permanent status employees of the State of Oregon may choose to be considered as a job rotation candidate. To apply as a job rotation candidate, you must be currently employed by the State of Oregon (regular status employees who have completed trial service), apply through your employee Workday account, and have written approval from your manager/supervisor to apply. Please attach the written approval to your application. If you are unable to obtain written approval prior to the close date, please apply and be prepared to bring to the interview your manager's/supervisor's written approval.
• 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 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.
• 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.
• This is a limited duration assignment currently funded through 06/30/26). Limited duration appointments are regular status and benefits eligible. This position may be extended beyond this date and/or have continued funding approved in the future with the potential to become permanent.
• 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:

This position is hybrid, with 1-2 days per quarter in the office and the remaining days remote. The position can be fully in the office if preferred or conditions for remote work are not met. The number of days in the office will increase during certain periods of implementation when more in person work is required. 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: 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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The Oregon Employment Department is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity. At the Oregon Employment Department, we foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to maintain a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, veteran status, disability, or status as a victim of domestic violence, harassment, sexual assault, or stalking. This applies to every aspect of our employment practices, including recruitment, hiring, retention, promotion, and training.