Initial Posting Date: 10/24/2025 Application Deadline: 11/03/2025 Agency: Employment Department Salary Range: $5,325 - $8,148 Position Type: Employee Position Title: Data Analyst (Operations & Policy Analyst 2) – Multiple Remote Work Positions Available Job Description: *** REVISED: This job is open to all current limited duration employees. *** We are recruiting for multiple job rotation positions (currently funded through June 30, 2026) and one (1) permanent position. The job rotation positions may be extended beyond this date and/or have continued funding approved in the future. Do you have a background in data or business analysis? Do you possess excellent organization, attention to detail, and time management skills? Do you enjoy problem solving and developing process improvement strategies? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities? If so, please consider joining our team and apply today! At the Oregon Employment Department, we actively support a workforce that is representative of the people we serve including people from various races, genders, abilities, cultures, language skills, geographic locations, and justice system involvement. We value your life experiences and encourage everyone to apply with your transferable skills and qualifications from your work, school, and volunteer experiences. Please let us know if you need a reasonable accommodation. WHAT YOU WILL DO: The Data Analyst will evaluate complex program performance and effectiveness to meet stated goals and collaborate directly with the Leadership team of their assigned division. In this role, you will: Track, analyze, evaluate and report on complex Program performance and effectiveness to meet stated goals. Track, analyze, evaluate and report on Employee and Program performance, designing and interpreting reports from systems. Formulate long-term and short-term forecasts, objectives and business plans for Programs and make recommendations to the Analytics Program Manager. Collaborate directly with Division Leadership team Provide program expertise and representation by serving as a resource for agency projects, cross-team collaboration, and external partnerships. Provide training and support the development of training for colleagues and other analyst teams. For a complete review of the position and responsibilities, please click here. This position description’s contents are the same for all five positions; the only difference will be the Section Title and Position appointment (permanent/limited duration). WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: Required 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 two years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work. OR Any combination of experience and education equivalent to five years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skills for the classification. Desired Attributes Commitment to valuing diversity and promoting inclusion. Experience with evaluative and analytical work, specifically involving data analysis that led to improved outcomes or decision-making. Experience conducting statistical analysis. Experience which includes partnering with management to clearly define requests, preparing the data associated with the request, processing the data, using tools to analyze the data to draw conclusions and communicating the information through storytelling and/or visualizations. Experience working in the Unemployment Insurance Division, Paid Leave Division or Contributions and Recovery Division at the Oregon Employment Department. WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU: A workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment and encourages learning and mentoring. Rewarding work in a dynamic and creative environment with colleagues who are passionate about public service. Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and a competitive benefits package. Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity! Get There - Oregon’s easy-to-use carpool matching tool and trip planner. HOW TO APPLY: Required: Attach a resume. Your resume must not exceed two (2) pages; if it does, your application will be deemed to have not met minimum requirements. Please upload your resume in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of the application. In addition to your related work experience and education, we will use the desired attributes and required minimum qualifications to determine who to interview. External Applicants: Click on the “Apply” link above to fill out the online application and submit by the posted closing date. Please use your preferred name on application materials. Limited Duration Assignment: Current limited duration status employees will be considered for these limited duration assignments. Please apply through your employee Workday account. Current State of Oregon employees (this includes temporary employees): Apply through your employee Workday account. Please ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up-to-date and reflects your current position. State Employee - Job Rotation Option: Current permanent status employees of the State of Oregon may choose to be considered as a job rotation candidate. To apply as a job rotation candidate, you must be currently employed by the State of Oregon (regular status employees who have completed trial service), apply through your employee Workday account, and have written approval from your manager/supervisor to apply. Please attach the written (email) approval to your application. If you are unable to obtain written approval prior to the close date, please apply and be prepared to submit your manager's/supervisor's written approval prior to an interview. Important: Please monitor both your email and Workday account for updates regarding this recruitment. You may be asked to submit additional information after initial application. The job posting closes at 11:59 PM (PDT/PST) on the close date. Immediately after you submit your application, be sure to respond to the two questionnaires relating to public records requests and veterans’ preference. These questions are necessary to complete the application process. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: 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. The use of outside resources such as Artificial Intelligence software during applicant skill assessments, examinations, and/or interviews is prohibited unless otherwise stated by the hiring agency. Unauthorized use of outside resources during the hiring process will result in disqualification. The job rotation assignments are currently funded through June 30, 2026. These positions may be extended beyond this date and/or have continued funding approved in the future with the potential to become permanent. These positions are represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU). This recruitment may be used to fill current and future Permanent, Limited Duration, Job Rotation and Temporary vacancies as they occur. 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. Salary Determination: The information in your Workday profile will be used to complete an equal pay assessment to determine salary placement upon hire. Veterans: Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources. United States Employment Eligibility: The Oregon Employment Department 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. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet Agency employment eligibility standards. The Oregon Employment Department is an E-Verify employer. If you are the successful candidate you must present your I‑9 acceptable documents (See page 2) for employment verification. IN-STATE HYBRID WORK INFORMATION: Candidates may be approved for hybrid work. Hybrid work suitability is evaluated based upon business needs at the time of hire. Hybrid work approval can be revoked at any time. Candidates are expected to: Reside within (or be willing to relocate to) Oregon, or one of its bordering states within a reasonable commuting distance (e.g. Vancouver, Washington) within 30 days from date of hire. Be able to report to the office location listed in the job posting, as necessary. Demonstrate access to a broadband internet connection that meets or exceeds the minimum acceptable requirements; Click Here to view the minimum acceptable requirements. OED IT Services will provide the necessary hardware to employees who are approved for remote work. Have a private workspace. Maintain good standing (i.e., no performance or attendance issues). CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECK: The Employment Department is committed to being a leader in providing its employees with fair and equal employment opportunities and recognizes that as a best practice in equity and inclusion, criminal background check policies shall be job related and consistent with business necessity. For positions with authorized access to FBI Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) information, a separate criminal records check is conducted by the Oregon State Police. If you would like further information on how each criminal records check is conducted, please read our Criminal Record Check Policy or contact us at the number below with any questions. Note: To verify identification, the successful candidate will be subject to a criminal background check which may require a fingerprint-based background check as a condition of employment. CONTACT INFORMATION & HELPFUL LINKS: If you have questions about the position or need an alternate format to apply, please contact us at 503‑947‑1289; humanresources@employ.oregon.gov. Please be sure to include the job requisition ID number. Guidance our hiring managers use: Equity and Inclusion Recruitment Questions and Gender Identity and Expression Procedure! Reasonable Accommodations | Veterans Resources | How to Set Job Alerts | Workday Applicant FAQ Interview Scoring Criteria | What You Need to Know to Get the Job Come for a job. | Stay for a career. | Make a difference ... for a lifetime! The Oregon Employment Department is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity. At the Oregon Employment Department, we foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to maintain a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, veteran status, disability, or status as a victim of domestic violence, harassment, sexual assault, or stalking. This applies to every aspect of our employment practices, including recruitment, hiring, retention, promotion, and training. Oregon state government is a large organization by nearly any standard. With over 40,000 employees working all over the state, in small communities and large, we are proving that government can be innovative. We work as a team, challenging ourselves to be better, faster and more efficient with taxpayer dollars. 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