Initial Posting Date:

02/18/2026

Application Deadline:

02/28/2026

Agency:

Department of Fish and Wildlife

Salary Range:

$7,537 - $11,098

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Operations and Policy Analyst 4 (Business Analyst)

Job Description:

Help the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife fulfill its mission: To protect and enhance Oregon's fish and wildlife and their habitats for use and enjoyment by present and future generations.

NOTE: This position requires a cover letter to be attached to your application. Please see additional details in the “Application Details and Instructions” section below.

We are hiring for one full-time, permanent position located at our headquarters in Salem, Oregon.

If you enjoy the outdoors, Oregon is the place for you. We have glaciated mountain peaks to the east, the Pacific Ocean to the west and the massive Columbia River Gorge to the north. Opportunities for camping, hiking, and wildlife viewing abound. You can fish 365 days a year, and there is hunting for big game, waterfowl, and game birds. The Oregon coast attracts thousands of people who clam, crab and fish in the ocean for halibut, salmon, and tuna. Oregon is known for their vineyards, breweries, and adventures for the whole family to enjoy. Music, museums, and community events help Oregonians celebrate its diversity as well as its connectedness. Oregon truly offers a rich cultural experience that is unique to the Pacific Northwest!

To learn more about the department, the work we do, and see our beautiful state, view the following video at https://youtu.be/8CjDPiPMGAk

What you will do:

In this position, you will serve as a key business advisor and project manager for the department’s largest scale and most mission-critical projects, including responsibility for ensuring the utilization of appropriate project controls, financial prioritization practices, quality assurance and organizational change management principles. You will contribute to the development and implementation of the department’s overall project management philosophy, policies, and activities.

For a full review of the position details, duties, and working conditions, please review the position description located here.

What we are looking for:

Minimum Qualifications:

In order to qualify for this position, all applicants must meet one of the following options:

• Option 1: Eight years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.

• Option 2: Five years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work and 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

• Option 3: Any combination of experience and education equivalent to eight years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skills for the classification.

Desired Attributes:

1. Strategic Alignment & Prioritization

• Proven ability to align projects with organizational strategic goals and ensure priority initiatives receive focus, are delivered on time, and within budget.

2. Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Skilled in collaborating with senior leadership to secure participation, overcome resistance, and reduce change management barriers for successful project outcomes.

3. Project Management Excellence

• Extensive experience managing high-profile, mission-critical IT and business projects impacting financial performance and stakeholder perception; adept at applying best practices to establish consistent PM methodologies and tools.

4. Organizational Change & Process Improvement

• Expertise in driving business process improvements, developing new policies and procedures, and applying change management principles during major organizational transformations.

Benefits of Joining Our Team

The Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) is dedicated to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce as we strive to represent and better serve our neighboring communities. Our most important asset is our employees, and each person brings unique, different, and important contributions to the workplace and community we serve. With Oregon’s changing demographics, a workforce that reflects this change will make us stronger and create an opportunity for better decision making.

Additional benefits include:

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

• Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.

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

Application Details and Instructions

This position requires a cover letter addressing the desired attributes listed above. Failure to attach a cover letter, or address the attributes listed, may result in your application being removed from further consideration.

• First time applying to the State of Oregon? Consider utilizing a WorkSource Oregon Resource event!

• This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified people to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill other vacancies as they occur.

• Please save a copy of this job announcement for reference, as it is not available for you to view after the announcement deadline.

• The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect an additional 6.95%.

• Reasonable accommodations for interviews will be provided upon request to individuals with disabilities.

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

• If you are experiencing difficulty applying for this position or have questions, please contact the ODFW Human Resources office at 503-947-6051.

Additional Details:

• If you are hired, you will become part of the State's management service. Pay and benefits on all job listings may change without notice.

• Finalists are subject to both a criminal history and motor vehicles check. Driving is required for all positions. Adverse background and/or driving information may disqualify you from further consideration.

• Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete the U.S. Department Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. ODFW participates in E-Verify. ODFW is not able to support VISA sponsorships.

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

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The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer