Initial Posting Date:

01/12/2026

Application Deadline:

01/18/2026

Agency:

Department of Agriculture

Salary Range:

$6,679 - $10,092

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Project Manager / Business Systems Analyst

Job Description:

Join the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) as Project Manager / Business Systems Analyst (Project Manager 3 – PM3).

Are you humble, hungry, and smart? Do you like to help people, work relentlessly to find better ways to do things, and continuously learn? If you possess these values and have a demonstrated history of success as a Business System Analyst and Project Manager, come join our Information Technology team and help us to implement a transformative modernization initiative called One ODA!

Why the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA):

• Innovative Mission: At ODA, we’re at the forefront of protecting and promoting Oregon’s agricultural communities and economies.

• Diverse Programs: ODA has 38 programs ranging from our staff and constituents in their dusty boots out in the fields to clean high-tech labs that serve every Oregonian.

• Collaborative Agency: The staff ("aggies") at ODA, are unified in the mission to support our farmers and ranchers across the state. As a Systems Administrator, you will work as a part of the IT team to ensure systems are always available to working for all aggies and the farmers and ranchers they support.

The Project Manager / Business Systems Analyst (PM3), is a full-time limited duration appointment that has an expected duration of 17 months (June 30, 2027) this position located in Salem, Oregon.

*Note: Effective Feb. 1, 2026, the compensation plan for this position will be increased to reflect a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) of 2.5%. The salary listed in this posting does not reflect the COLA.

What you’ll be doing:

In this role you will:

• Using project management best practices and standards, develop and manage resources, cost, and time estimates for accomplishing the customer's business system needs. (These tasks may be performed in the context of liaison and/or supervision of outside contractors).

• Develop project plans, statements of work, scoping documents, work breakdown structures, and other methodology-based deliverables as needed for effective oversight and procurement related activities.

• Manage changes to scope, budget, and schedule through formal change control procedures system performance and resource utilization, remediating issues when necessary, and perform routine backups and disaster recovery procedures.

• Lead the planning of new business systems ensuring that business and functional requirements meet business expectations that translate to business outcomes which are agreed upon by the project team, project sponsor and / or executive steering committee, and are in alignment with any legislative requirements.

• Identify and document new processes that are consistent with desired improvements to compliance / efficiency / efficacy and group access and enforce network security measures to protect against unauthorized access.

• Effectively document and communicate information necessary for customer understanding and for IT Operations or Developer staff (which may include work performed by Enterprise IT, Agency staff, and/or outside contractors).

• Develop methodology and deliverables for contract bid specifications.Perform contract administration functions including evaluation and selection of contract staff to work on projects and tasks, evaluation of contract staff for performance, and assist in process to remove contract staff from projects for performance or other problems.

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What we’re looking for:

• Experience performing business analysis, research, and support on a wide variety of business systems (CRM, ERP, FMS, etc.)

• Proven ability and experience with leading and managing large IT Business Systems projects using industry standard project management standards, methodologies, and tools.

• Effective and precise writing, grammar, and verbal communication skills.

• Proven ability to build relationships across an organization and develop collaborative partnerships.

• Self-motivated with an ability to manage time well, multitask, and prioritize workload and to work independently under pressure of tight deadlines.

• Ability to model empathy, compassion, and maturity as a member of a diverse team.

• Commitment to providing a superior customer experience.

The core requirements for this position are:

• Seven (7) years of experience in Business System Analysis and Project Management; OR

• Six (6) years of related experience and an Oregon Project Management Associate Certification; OR;

• Four (4) years of related professional level experience AND a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Public Administration or a closely related field.

In addition, preference may be given to the ideal candidate who can demonstrate:

• Dynamics 365 business systems development

• Clear communication skills when documenting and communicating technical issues or requirements to both technical and non-technical peers.

If you have these qualities, let us know through your application materials! It’s how we will choose whom to move forward.

Projected Recruitment Timeline

• Recruitment Closes: January 18, 2026

• 1st Round 45 min Interview: January 26 - 30, 2026

• 2nd Round if needed: February 2 - 6, 2026

*These dates are approximate and may change. *

How to apply:

• A cover letter and resume are required. Your cover letter should demonstrate how your experience and training relate to your qualities under the "what we’re looking for" section above.

• Your cover letter may be addressed to the hiring manager, Ryan Schlunz, CIO.

• Upon submitting your application, please check your Workday account for additional tasks to complete, such as questionnaires, and to request veteran's preferences (if applicable).

What’s in it for you

The opportunity to work in a productive and creative environment where no two days are the same! We offer a competitive benefits package, including comprehensive medical, vision, and dental benefits for employees and their qualified family members, as well as paid sick leave, vacation leave, personal leave, and 11 paid holidays a year. In addition, we offer membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), deferred compensation, and the opportunity to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

Additional Information:

For current state employees, please apply through your employee Workday account.

• Please ensure you've provided a thorough and updated application regarding the position for which you are applying. The required application materials submitted at the time of application will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information, please visit the Pay Equity Project homepage.

• This position is represented by SEIU.

• This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.

• 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, or you may visit our website for information on Pay Equity.

• United States Employment Eligibility: The Oregon Department of Agriculture 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. The Oregon Employment Department is an E-Verify employer. If you are a successful candidate, you must present your I-9 acceptable documents (See page 3) for employment verification.

Questions/Need Help?

If you have questions about the recruitment or need accommodation for the recruitment process, don't hesitate to get in touch with the recruiter at oda.recruitment@oda.oregon.gov or call 503-986-4584.