Affordable Rental Housing Operations & Policy Analyst (OPA4)

State of Oregon • Salem, OR

43d • Hybrid

About The Position

Oregon Housing & Community Services (OHCS) is looking for a collaborative professional with operational expertise and ability to work internal partners across the agency. If you are ready to hit the ground running with a dynamic and supportive team, don't miss this opportunity and apply today! OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY, & INCLUSION OHCS commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ+ community members, and others to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. Our Vision is that all Oregonians can pursue prosperity and live free from poverty. Our Mission is to provide stable and affordable housing and engage leaders to develop an integrated statewide policy that addresses poverty and provides opportunity for Oregonians. Our Core Values: Collaboration - Compassion - Equity - Integrity - Leadership - Transparency. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Working Condition: Hybrid> This position may be primarily remote with some requirements for in-person work. This is a permanent, full-time management service position. This position requires both a resume and a cover letter, the cover letter will need to address the desired attributes listed in this job posting. The person in this position will provide the programmatic and system assessment and evaluation of the Affordable Rental Housing Division functions (multi-family finance, asset management and compliance) and its strategic operational effectiveness. Formulates changes to policy and programs by effectively recommending management on the condition in which the programs should operate from a divisional perspective and in alignment with the vision and mission of the agency. In addition, this position will be the project manager on the implementation of approved policy recommendations and strategies.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Experience in affordable housing development, particularly housing finance.
• Expert communicator both verbally and in writing.
• Experience facilitating conversations and building relationships around highly technical issues without being a subject matter expert.
• Experience in developing strategies and frameworks to implement new or to modify existing policy.
• Demonstrated history of working with governing bodies to design and/or implement programs or policy.
• Experience in analyzing policy outcomes to identify opportunities for improvement and to recommend changes.
• Project Management experience
• Demonstrated awareness of race and social justice, including the ability to positively influence equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Provide the programmatic and system assessment and evaluation of the Affordable Rental Housing Division functions (multi-family finance, asset management and compliance) and its strategic operational effectiveness.
• Formulate changes to policy and programs by effectively recommending management on the condition in which the programs should operate from a divisional perspective and in alignment with the vision and mission of the agency.
• Project manager on the implementation of approved policy recommendations and strategies.

Benefits

• A positive environment that offers opportunities for career growth and cross-training.
• An agency that supports and encourages work/life balance and overall wellness.
• Generous benefits package including, employer-paid health insurance, vacation, and sick leave, eleven paid holidays, three paid personal days, flexible spending accounts, and an employer contribution retirement plan (PERS).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees