Initial Posting Date:

11/12/2025

Application Deadline:

11/22/2025

Agency:

Department of Human Services

Salary Range:

$5,325 - $8,148

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Workload Model Contract Specialist, Operations & Policy Analyst 2

Job Description:

The Oregon Department of Human Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are guided by our Equity North Star and our vision for a positive RiSE organizational culture that advances equity and diversity. We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQIA2S+ community members, and others to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

Appointment Type

This position is a limited duration appointment with an expected length of approximately 12 months from date of hire. Limited duration appointments are benefits eligible.

Join Our Team as a Workload Model Contract Specialist, Operations and Policy Analyst 2, Office of Reporting, Research, Analytics, and Implementation (ORRAI), with the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS). We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented professional with exceptional written and verbal communication abilities. This individual will be responsible for clearly conveying project tasks, progress, and outcomes to a variety of stakeholders, including staff and management. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills and demonstrate the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet competing deadlines. They must be adept at gathering, consolidating, and analyzing data to fulfill administrative and reporting requirements. A solid understanding of project management principles is essential. Additionally, the successful candidate will be comfortable delivering training or facilitating sessions for large groups with diverse levels of subject matter knowledge. If this aligns with your skills and career goals, consider taking on a key role in our team and help us support the Office of Reporting, Research, Analytics, and Implementation that make a real impact in the lives of Oregonians.

Summary of Duties

As a Workload Model Contract Specialist, you will:

The primary responsibility of this position is to provide strategic leadership and oversight for the Workload Model contract administered by ODHS.

This role manages the day-to-day administration of the contract, including vendor coordination, oversight of deliverables, preparation and negotiation of contract amendments, and ensuring compliance with contract terms and audit requirements.

As the main point of contact for the vendor, this position also collaborates closely with the internal ODHS project team, agency leadership, the Office of Contracts and Procurement (OC&P), and the Department of Justice (DOJ) on contract-related matters. The role supports project planning and the implementation of amendments.

The workload models are developed using a data-informed approach, engaging ODHS staff statewide, as well as local partners and contractors. This position applies structured decision-making tools outlined in the contract and its amendments. Additionally, it plays a key role in building internal capacity by supporting the development and training of staff, communities, and stakeholders in data-informed decision-making related to workload modeling across the agency.

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

Essential Attributes

We are looking for candidates with:

• Demonstrated experience managing large, multi-component projects, particularly involving contracts.

• Clear written and oral communication and the ability to match messages to a variety of audiences

• Demonstrated ability to work with evolving timelines and balance competing priorities.

• Demonstrated commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Access.

Attention all candidates! A cover letter, no more than two pages is required. Clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications and essential attributes in your application materials. Your application materials will determine if you are selected to move forward in the selection process. Please include detailed work and education history. Failure to submit your cover letter will remove your application from further consideration.

• Please make sure your application materials, resume and job history, are clearly outlined as this information will be used to determine your starting salary range. If you are selected as the final candidate and a degree is listed as a minimum qualification for the position, please be prepared to provide verification of your completed education before moving forward in the hiring process. Note: Your resume and cover letter may be uploaded in the Resume/CV field on the online application.

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

• 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.

Working Conditions

• This position can be completed as full-time remote, with stakeholder meetings completed via virtual formats (e.g., ZOOM, TEAMS).

• The person in this position will have access to sensitive information; the incumbent must be knowledgeable and use tact and common sense in handling this information during facilitated conversations. The person in this position will facilitate group discussions with staff and clients.

• Some discussions may be sensitive or may become hostile in nature. The incumbent must be able to remain calm and focus the group on the topic of discussion in a manner that continues to promote on-going participation.

• The person in this position will provide presentations and trainings to community partners, program staff, communities, and stakeholders across the state, may require instate travel.

Background Checks and Requirements

• If selected as a finalist, we will conduct a criminal history and background check. Adverse criminal history or background check may lead to disqualification. Additional background check information.

• The Oregon Department of Human Services does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. ODHS will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

• Must be approved by the designated Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) through a fingerprint-based national criminal background check for access to Criminal Justice Information (CJI).

Benefits

• ODHS Employee Resource Group communities that promote shared learning.

• Cost of Living Adjustments.

• Annual salary increases (until you reach the top of the listed salary range).

• Amazing benefits package.

• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Employment Preference

Veterans’ preference:

• Veterans’ preference information.

• How to submit your Veteran documents for preference. Please do not attach your Veterans’ preference documentation in the Resume/CV field of your application.

General Information

• This is a limited duration, full-time position and is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).

• This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification.

• We invite you to contact the recruiter for accommodation requests under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), application questions or job-specific questions.

Contact Information

• The recruiter for this position is Nora Leyva Esquivel. If you contact the recruiter, please include the job requisition number: REQ-XXXXX.

• Email: Nora.L.LEYVA-ESQUIVEL@odhs.oregon.gov

• Phone (call or text): 503-269-4222