Assistant Policy Liaison (OPA1) – Two Limited Duration Positions

State of Oregon • Tigard, OR

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

If you are strong communicator with excellent research and analytical skills that enjoys working in a team environment, read on! The Public Employees Retirement System is recruiting for two (2) Assistant Policy Liaison (Operations & Policy Analyst 1) positions in the Compliance, Audits, and Risk Division (CARD), Policy Analysis & Compliance Section (PACS). These are full-time, limited duration workload positions. These positions are expected to last through June 30, 2027; however, they could end at any time. If future funding is secured, the appointments may be extended or become permanent. These positions are based at our headquarters in Tigard, Oregon. They are hybrid work positions required to be in the office 1 to 2 days per week. This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified applicants to fill the current vacancies and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur. These positions are represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU). We serve the people of Oregon by administering public employee benefit trusts to pay the right person, the right benefit, at the right time. Compliance, Audits, and Risk Division (CARD) CARD assists the agency in meeting its mission by directing risk management and compliance activity for the agency’s programs: Tier One/Two, OPSRP, Oregon Savings Growth Plan, PERS Health Insurance Program, and the State Social Security Program. The Division oversees and coordinates legal activities, assists management in the identification and management of risks, and provides independent audit and consulting services to ensure compliance with rules and identify operational inefficiencies. Additionally, CARD oversees the agency’s Information Security Program, Continuity Management Program, and records management. Policy Analysis and Compliance Section (PACS) PACS is responsible for administering the agency’s policy development and implementation, including legislative development and analysis, applying both federal and state law. It is also responsible for the agency's administrative rulemaking, and addressing and responding to appeals, contested cases, and disputes. This Section works with the Department of Justice in managing litigation and assists agency management in responding to employer, legislative, and executive stakeholders.

Requirements

• 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 OR Any combination of experience or education equivalent to three years technical-level experience that typically supports the knowledge and skill requirements listed for the classification.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Skilled at interpreting and explaining laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Experience reviewing, researching, and analyzing issues/complaints, including evaluating calculations to determine accuracy
• Ability to explain complex concepts in a simple manner
• Ability to collaborate with multiple teams
• Strong attention to detail
• Current or previous experience as a paralegal, law clerk, or similar work
• Current or previous experience with PERS

Responsibilities

• These positions provide policy and technical support for the Compliance, Audits, and Risk Division within the Policy Analysis and Compliance Section.
• As part of the policy team, these positions will research and analyze policy issues as assigned; review, research, and respond to member disputes; perform IRC 415 testing of retirement benefits; review and categorize/classify policy decisions for indexing and reference, and provide support to the policy, appeals, administrative rule, and business rule processes as needed.

Benefits

• Work/life balance
• 11 paid holidays a year
• Competitive benefits package
• Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon
• Hybrid work

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level