Senior Policy Advisor and Project Manager

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Senior Policy Advisor and Project Manager

Operations & Policy Analyst 4

Oregon Department of Administrative Services

Salem, Oregon (Hybrid)

Are you energized by the idea of improving how government works, strengthening leadership networks, and driving change that makes a real difference for Oregonians?  The Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is seeking a Senior Policy Advisor & Project Manager who thrives at the intersection of strategy, collaboration, and statewide impact.

In this role, you’ll lead complex initiatives, help shape statewide policies, build strong relationships with executive leaders, and contribute to creating a more agile and future‑ready state government.

What You’ll do:

In this role, you will:

• Lead enterprise-wide projects from planning through implementation, bringing together partners across agencies to deliver effective, timely results.

• Analyze and recommend policy and procedural changes that improve operational systems and support statewide priorities.

• Coordinate and facilitate statewide leadership forums to share insights, align on priorities, and accelerate collective problem-solving.

• Support onboarding and integration of new agency directors into the enterprise leadership structure.

• Represent DAS through briefings, reports, and presentations to partners including the governor’s office and legislative staff.

• Build collaborative relationships and foster knowledge sharing to strengthen Oregon’s leadership network and support long-term, cross-agency solutions.

View the entire job description here.

What We Are Looking For

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 years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.

OR;

Any combination of experience and education equivalent to eight years of professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.

*Relevant experience must include leading multi-organizational policy workgroups, developing sound policy recommendations with well-documented analysis, and presenting the information to senior leaders. Make sure that we can find evidence of this in your application materials.

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

We’re excited to meet candidates who demonstrate the following skills, attributes, and experience:

• Policy Analysis: Ability to research and analyze laws, administrative rules, and policies, and make sound recommendations for changes that impact the state enterprise.

• Policy Engagement: Experience leading multi-agency efforts to develop and implement statewide policy.

• Project Leadership: Experience leading projects with multiple partners, including planning, identifying risks, managing timelines, and coordinating work across teams or agencies.

• Communication: Skill in preparing clear, accurate briefings, reports, or presentations for senior or executive audiences.

• Relationship Building: Ability to build and maintain effective collaborative working relationships with executives, senior leaders, and other partners.

How to Apply

Ready to join our team?

• External Applicants: Click “Apply” on the job posting.

• Current State of Oregon employees: Apply through your Workday account.

Important Application Requirements: Submit a resume and cover letter demonstrating how your experience meets the qualifications and desired attributes listed in this posting. Only complete applications received by the deadline will be considered.

Why DAS?

At DAS, our people drive innovation and service excellence. We support one another as professionals and individuals, creating a workplace built on learning, trust, and collaboration. We believe diverse perspectives strengthen our work and lead to better decisions.

Our benefits include: 

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, vision, and dental plans for you and your family. Additional benefits include life insurance, short- and long-term disability, deferred compensation savings plans, and flexible spending accounts for health and childcare. 

• Generous Paid Time Off: 11 holidays, 3 personal business days, monthly sick leave and vacation leave that increases with years of service. 

• Retirement Benefits: Membership in Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP). 

• Wellness Resources: Support for work-life balance, health, and overall well-being. 

• Career Development: Opportunities for professional growth and advancement. 

• Commuting: Access to Get There - Oregon’s carpool matching tool and trip planner. 

• Student Loan Forgiveness: Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. 

• Hybrid Work Opportunity: Candidates may be approved for hybrid work. This position requires an in-person presence as needed for relationship development and to manage projects. In-person work is not scheduled routinely and requires flexibility from the incumbent. Terms will be discussed and agreed upon with the successful candidate. 

Additional Details

• In order to be considered for this position, you must reside within (or be willing to relocate to) Oregon by the start date.  

• This recruitment is for one permanent, full-time Operations & Policy Analyst 4 (management service, non-supervisory) position, and 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%.

• Finalists will be subject to a computerized criminal history check, which may include fingerprints. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification.

• We do not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States.

• Veterans’ and Oregon National Guard preference: 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.

• 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.

Contact Information

For accommodation requests under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and application or Job-specific questions, please contact:

• Recruiter: Cassie Graham

• Email: cassie.graham@das.oregon.gov

• Phone (text friendly): 503-949-6169

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The Department of Administrative Services is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity. At the Department of Administrative Services, we embody the value of hiring a workforce representative of the communities we serve, understanding that a diverse workforce revitalizes our state. We value diversity and foster a positive and welcoming environment where all employees can thrive.