Data and Program Initiatives Director

State of Oregon • Salem, OR

5d • $86,148 - $133,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

Are you energized by turning performance data into strategy and measurable impact? Upward Oregon seeks a Data and Program Initiatives Director to define how we measure success, lead cross‑functional projects, and build partnerships that expand our savings programs statewide. You will manage reviews of program performance, guide new initiative implementations, engage vendors and community partners, and represent the division before boards and policymakers.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, or a degree related to the agency program that demonstrates the capacity for the knowledge and skills; and five years experience coordinating or administering a program; OR Any combination of experience or education equivalent to eight years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skill requirements listed for the classification.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with program administration: development or management of objectives and metrics, evaluating program performance, resource allocation, implementing new programs, initiatives, and policies.
• Experience with cross functional coordination and partnerships: working across teams, departments or organizations, coordination with vendors, partners, or public agencies, acting as liaison to committees, boards, or cross functional groups.
• Experience with rulemaking, policy, or legislative work: tracking, analyzing, or contributing to administrative rules, agency/board policy, or legislation; communicating risk or compliance consideration, working with government bodies, boards, or agencies.
• Experience with project management and/or strategic initiatives: managing complex projects, strategic planning, leading initiatives.
• Respect – Treats all individuals fairly and respectfully; works effectively with others; fosters an environment where opportunities to thrive are available to all; respects different values and viewpoints.
• Teamwork – Acts in a professional, respectful, and courteous manner, recognizes the worth of others, and places the good of the team ahead of personal objectives.
• Flexibility – Demonstrates willingness to change to meet organizational needs, professionally handles discomfort with a changing work environment, and remains calm in stressful situations.
• Communication – Effectively articulates and exchanges information with internal and external stakeholders. Is prompt in responding to questions and inquiries.
• Initiative – Takes appropriate action without waiting for explicit instructions, generates creative approaches to addressing problems and opportunities.
• Critical Thinking – Identifies and weighs options, makes sound decisions after reviewing all relevant information, plans for potential problems, takes calculated risks, and recognizes impact of solutions.
• Time Management – Prioritizes and manages time effectively across various competing tasks, demonstrating focus and adaptability, arriving on time for meetings, and meeting deadlines.
• Attention to Detail – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness when accomplishing tasks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain network-wide objectives and key results to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of Upward Oregon’s programs.
• Manage quarterly and annual reviews of Upward Oregon’s programs, including evaluations of resource allocation, time management, policies, and priorities; report findings to the Executive Director and Operations Director.
• Research best practices and recommend changes to policies and priorities to ensure alignment with Upward Oregon’s objectives.
• Coordinate partnerships with stakeholder organizations to advance Upward Oregon’s objectives.
• Assist with management and evaluate service delivery of third-party vendors; make recommendations to the Executive Director and Operations Director.
• Lead implementation of new Upward Oregon programs and initiatives, including coordination with third-party vendors, Treasury IT, and possibly partnerships with other organizations and states.
• Manage projects to improve Upward Oregon’s operations and the efficacy of outreach and marketing initiatives.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director and Operations Director to develop biennial budget priorities, create state legislation to enhance programs, and monitor division activities to identify, communicate, and mitigate risks.
• Track state and federal legislation that may impact Upward Oregon’s programs.
• Function as liaison to national organizations and state and federal stakeholders.
• Serve as point of contact for Treasury’s Risk & Resiliency team and Information Technology Division.

Benefits

• Low employee premium share for medical, dental, vision, and basic employee life (1% or 5% employee share)
• Robust paid leave package, such as vacation, personal business, holidays, sick leave, and floating day of leave
• PERS retirement benefits
• Support with training and development
• Student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• Optional benefits include optional life, short & long term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, Oregon Savings Growth Plan (deferred compensation plan), flexible spending accounts, long term care insurance, employee assistance program, and more!

What This Job Offers

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