Data Advisor (Operations & Policy Analyst )

Data Advisor (Operations & Policy Analyst 4) Location Hybrid remote in Salem, OR : Initial Posting Date: 01/17/2024 Application Deadline: 01/28/2024 Agency: Department of Human Services Salary Range: $6,901 - $10,161 Position Type: Employee Position Title: Data Advisor (Operations & Policy Analyst 4) : Position title: Data Advisor (Operations & Policy Analyst 4) Position type: Limited duration for one year (12 months) from date of hire Applications accepted: Jan 17th, 2023 - Jan 28th, 2023 (cover letter required) Location: Salem, Oregon with hybrid work option (future remote work negotiable) We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are actively working to build an equitable agency with the Equity North Star as our guide toward our vision of an agency free of racism, discrimination and bias. We believe that teams in which everyone can show up as their full authentic self are key to creating a thriving workforce that can better serve communities. We welcome members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQIA2S+ community members, and others to apply. Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS), A place to belong and make a difference! When you join the ODHS , you join a community of over 10,000 employees dedicated to serving and helping Oregonians achieve wellbeing and independence through opportunities that protect, empower, respect choice, and preserve dignity. Connect with ODHS Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and find a place to belong, build community and participate in shared learning. ERGs are employee-driven committees that support each other as well as the ODHS' overall mission and vision. We are committed to building an antiracist and equitable agency. Equity is foundational to our role as a human services agency, and we are committed to integrating equity into all we do. The Equity North Star has four points that explain the agency's goals related to equity, inclusion, and racial justice. We know that life is unpredictable and ODHS cares about keeping you well. Enjoy a work-life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, and competitive benefits packages including health, dental, vision and much more! If you have federal student loan debt or are thinking of going back to school, then you might benefit from the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program . If you make 120 qualifying payments on your student loan while working full-time for a qualifying employer, your student loan debt may be forgiven. Join our team as a Data Advisor! Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) is looking for a talented individual to serve as a Data Advisor for our Central Office Self Sufficiency Program Design Team! This position will develop program plans, policies, procedures, and related materials that meet federal and state requirements, legislative intent, budgetary limits, and the Department's mission, vision and goals. To be considered for an interview, your application and/or resume must clearly show that you meet the minimum qualifications (required) and describe which of the essential attributes you possess. Your application and/or resume will be used when completing a pay equity assessment. The pay equity assessment determines your pay rate/salary step, so complete and detailed history of work, education, and other experience is helpful. What you need to qualify / 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 five (5) years professional-level evaluative, analytical, and planning work; OR , Any combination of experience and education equivalent to eight (8) years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skills for the classification. Essential attributes: Experience relaying technical concepts, complex policies, and processes in an approachable language to communities and interested parties in both oral and written formats. Experience developing, implementing, and evaluating strategic organizational plans, policies, and procedures. Experience analyzing program efficacy to identify alternative solutions, forecast consequences, and make recommendations. Experience taking in large amounts of information, managing multiple initiatives, consistently meeting deadlines, and achieving desired outcomes independently. Experience using an equity-focused approach to internal and external customer service, collaboration, and teamwork to foster a culture of integrity, trust, and respect. Summary of duties: Support Self Sufficiency Program's Policy Advisor using expertise on policy development and implementation, data to measure outcomes, and advancement of strategic initiatives for the agency. Act as a lead for examination, complex analysis, and implementation of agency policy, strategy, and best practice in support of the agency's vision and values. Prepare and present information on various policies, strategies, and initiatives to the Policy Advisor, agency executive leadership, boards, commissions, and other partner groups. Examine emerging policy issues, service innovations, and trends related to human services within designated areas of expertise such as equity, prevention, child welfare, housing, healthcare, behavioral health, employment, education, substance use, and others; policy issues often cross or affect multiple agency programs, state agencies and/or broad partner groups. Partner closely with the agency Community Engagement team, Office of Equity and Multicultural Services, Tribal Affairs, and Communications to support and carry out the agency's vision for community-driven work. Attend and represent ODHS on various work groups, taskforces, and committees including local, statewide, or national committees that develop policies, legislative proposals, procedures, and strategic plans. Maintain an enduring commitment to advancing equity and inclusion through community engagement, representation, elevating consumer/family voice, shared decision-making, and transferring power to individuals who are impacted by the issues at hand. As necessary, act in a project management capacity to support the initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and controlling of critical agency initiatives. Provide high-level administrative support to the Policy Advisor and SSP executive leadership team including communicating, coordinating, and agenda planning for assigned committees, commissions, and major initiatives. Working schedule and conditions: This will be a Limited Duration position for 1 year (12 months) from the date of hire. This position is based out of Salem, Oregon with a hybrid work option (remote work option negotiable). It's important to note that with hybrid and remote work models, travel policy does not permit mileage nor travel reimbursement for staff traveling from their home to the central workplace. The ability to report to Salem may be required when training, business or operational needs are dependent on onsite or community-based activities. Work is primarily conducted Monday - Friday with flexible hours, although most required meetings will occur between 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Requires frequent use of a PC, which includes repetitious hand movement. Requires working with a wide variety of people, interpersonal contacts and sensitive or confidential situations, which may occasionally expose the employee to challenging situations. Presentations are required. Regular and consistent attendance is essential. How to apply: Please upload a resume or complete the Workday history profile. Note: Resumes and cover letters may be uploaded in the Resume/CV field on the online application. A cover letter is required. The cover letter should be no longer than 2 pages and clearly describe how you meet the essential attributes listed above. Failure to submit the required cover letter may remove your application from consideration. Current State of Oregon employees: Apply via your employee Workday account. Ensure that your Workday profile contains updated work and education history, including your current position. If you are not a current State of Oregon employee: view this application instructional video . After you submit your application, you will have additional tasks to complete in Workday. Please continue to check your Workday account throughout the recruitment process. Additional requirements: Finalists for this position will be subject to a computerized criminal history and abuse check. Adverse background information will be reviewed and could result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer or termination of employment. 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. May require a valid driver's license or other acceptable method of transportation. Helpful information: This position is management services and is not represented by a union. 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. Have questions about Workday or want some tips on understanding the state application process? Check out our Oregon job opportunities page. If you need an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act, have questions or need assistance with the application process, please email Alissa Walker at or call/text her at . Please be sure to include the job requisition number. Come for a job. | Stay for a career. | Make a difference... for a lifetime!