Deputy Director of Administration

State of Oregon•Salem, OR

2d•$11,304 - $17,501•Hybrid

About The Position

The Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) is seeking a strategic, seasoned executive to serve as Deputy Director of Administration — a member of the OYA Executive Leadership Team responsible for the agency’s business operations, budget, and organizational strategy. Reporting directly to the OYA Director, this position leads the Business Services Division, overseeing Human Resources for approximately 1,000 employees, an agency-wide Information Services function that includes a 36-county, $30 million information system modernization project, Physical Plant Operations for nine 24/7 statewide facilities, and Financial Services for the agency’s biennial budget. The Deputy Director partners with the Director, the Department of Administrative Services, the Governor’s Office, and the Legislature to shape agency policy, resolve complex operational challenges, and advance OYA’s mission of holding youth accountable while providing safe, evidence-based opportunities for rehabilitation. This is an opportunity to lead at the highest levels of Oregon state government, mentor future leaders, and champion transparency and equity across a mission-driven organization.

Requirements

Seven years of management experience; OR four years of management experience and a bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated senior-level leadership experience establishing organizational priorities, allocating resources, and leading through subordinate managers across a large, complex organization.
Demonstrated management experience across Oregon state government operations, including budget/finance, procurement, physical plant operations, IT, HR, government relations, internal audit, legislative processes, and communications.
Demonstrated experience leading organizational improvement, transformation, or significant change initiatives from concept through implementation.
Demonstrated experience quickly identifying and resolving problems that are impacting customers or employees. (assessed at time of interview)
Ability to navigate complex, sometimes competing relationships and stakeholder interests to build authentic partnerships, work effectively beyond one’s span of control, and champion agency-wide transparency. (assessed at time of interview)
Strong competency in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), demonstrated through work experience and/or lived experience. (assessed at time of interview)
Skilled at mentoring future leaders and professionalizing teams. (assessed at time of interview)

Responsibilities

Provide executive leadership for agency-wide strategic planning, policy direction, and risk mitigation — serving as Lead Operating Officer alongside the Director and Executive Leadership Team.
Direct the agency’s $560M biennial budget development, execution, and legislatively required reporting.
Set direction for the Business Services Division — Finance, HR, Information Services (including the JJIS modernization project), Physical Plant Operations, Internal Audit, and Public Affairs/Government Relations.
Directly supervise Business Services Division managers and provide administrative oversight of the Internal Auditor function.
Apply OYA’s equity lens to identify and address systemic barriers in agency decisions, projects, and practices, including impacted communities in decision-making.

Benefits

Low-cost medical, vision, and dental plans for you and your family.
Life insurance, short- and long-term disability.
Deferred compensation savings plans.
Flexible spending accounts for health and childcare.
11 holidays, 3 personal business days, monthly sick leave and vacation leave that increases with years of service.
Membership in Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
Support for work-life balance, health, and overall well-being.
Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
Access to Get There - Oregon’s carpool matching tool and trip planner.
Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.