Initial Posting Date:

07/22/2026

Application Deadline:

08/05/2026

Agency:

Oregon Youth Authority

Salary Range:

$7,537 - $11,098

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Operations & Policy Analyst 4 - Development Services Senior Policy Advisor

Job Description:

OREGON YOUTH AUTHORITY

Operations & Policy Analyst 4 - Development Services Senior Policy Advisor

Salem – CENTRAL OFFICE / EQUITABLE BUILDING

• 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 five years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.

OR;

• Any combination of experience and education equivalent to eight years of professional-level policy analysis, program evaluation, or organizational/systems-improvement work

Desired Attributes:

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

Note: You do not need to have all of these qualities to be eligible for this position.

• Experience working within juvenile justice, youth corrections, or other youth-serving systems
• Experience coordinating or managing a cross-agency or cross-department data/performance reporting program
• Experience building and maintaining ongoing external stakeholder partnerships as a core job duty
• Experience preparing or presenting policy/data analysis for executive, board, or legislative audiences

The following desired attributes will be assessed through additional supplemental questions and/or during the interview process.

• Demonstrated ability to apply systems thinking to complex organizational projects and initiatives
• Skill facilitating stakeholder engagement and building consensus among diverse or competing groups
• Demonstrated experience identifying and addressing systemic barriers to equitable outcomes
• Judgment in recognizing when an issue needs cross-department collaboration, and knowing who to bring in

How to Apply

• Click on the "Apply" link above to complete your online application and submit by the posted closing date and time. For step-by-step instructions click apply to work for the state or current state employee.

• COVER LETTER & RESUME REQUIRED.

  Please attach a cover letter (no more than two pages). In your cover letter, briefly expand on your responses to the desired attribute questions in the supplemental questions section — specifically, where and how you gained the skills, knowledge, and/or experience you selected for each area (e.g., specific roles, organizations, or situations).

  Resume should have month/year for each job history listed.

• The work experience and/or education section of your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all the minimum qualifications and desired skills and attributes listed above. Failing to attach required documents may result in disqualification of your application.

• 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.

• Be sure to check Workday and your email for additional tasks and updates. After hitting submit there may be additional required tasks for you to complete prior to the announcement closing. Please save a copy of this job announcement for reference, as it is not available for you to view after the announcement deadline.

• Eligible veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources. Be sure to submit your documentation prior to the close date of this posting in order to have the preference considered.

Tentative Recruitment Schedule:

• 1st round interviews: August 12, 2026 (MS TEAMS)
• 2nd round interviews: August 19, 2026 (IN-PERSON)

Please note that this timeline is tentative and subject to change as needed.

Additional Information:

• Hybrid Work Schedule: In-office schedule is 1-2 days a week. This schedule is tied to weekly Impact program sessions which requires in-person meetings. This may change due to business needs.

• For a complete list of duties and responsibilities, please contact HR Recruitment at OYAJobs@oya.oregon.gov.

• This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill multiple, current, and future vacancies.

• Your application materials are used to determine your starting salary range. Through an equal pay assessment, we will determine the salary offer using the information you provide in your submitted application materials. Please ensure your application materials are detailed, accurate and reflect your skills, experience (paid and unpaid) and education as they relate to the position when applying. For more information on pay equity, click here.

• The salary range listed is the non-PERS participating rate. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6%. Please review the Classification and Compensation page for more details.

• This position receives annual increases on anniversary date until the maximum of the salary range is reached.

• This position is part of the state's management team.

• Please save a copy of this job announcement for your reference, as it may not be available for you to view after the job closes.

What's in it for You?
OYA values our employees. We believe that your time outside of the workplace is as valuable as it is inside the workplace. We offer a great work/life balance with flexible work schedules on most positions and a competitive benefits package, including low-cost, high-coverage health insurance, generous time-off, and a competitive retirement plan.

Helpful Links & Resources

How to Set Job Alerts | Workday Applicant FAQ | What You Need to Know to Get the Job

Oregon Job Opportunities Webpage | Classification and Compensation | Pay Equity

Additional Information:

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we are here to serve. OYA is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be individualized based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical​​​ condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or ​expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.” The more diverse we are, the better our work will be.

Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process. For assistance regarding reasonable accommodation or for alternative format please contact OYA Recruitment at 971-345-1236. Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1.

Pre-employment Checks:

In keeping with our mission, OYA will conduct a criminal record check, per OAR 416 Division 800, a driving record background check and a vulnerable population abuse and neglect check. Information obtained about an individual is confidential. An individual who refuses to consent to a criminal records/background check shall be disqualified from consideration in the position for which you applied. All applicants are subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as fingerprint based on criminal records check, pre-employment drug screening and/or education verification as required for the position.

In 2003 Congress passed the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), the first federal civil statue focused specifically on addressing sexual violence in juvenile facilities, jails, prisons, and other facilities. In recognition of the rights, safety, and well-being of the youth we serve you will be asked specific questions about your background to ensure our hiring and promotion practices comply with the National PREA standards.

All positions in OYA will require the incumbent to serve as a "mandatory reporter" of child abuse.

Visa Sponsorship:

We do not offer Visa sponsorship. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US. OYA uses E-Verify to confirm that applicants are authorized to work in the United States.

Have Questions?:

For questions about the job announcement, email the OYA recruitment team at OYAjobs@oya.oregon.gov.