Deputy Director

State of Oregon•Portland, OR

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) oversees access to alcohol and cannabis products in Oregon through education, regulation, and distilled spirits distribution. Its work aims to protect public health and safety, support responsible businesses, and provide funding for local and state agencies. The Deputy Director serves as OLCC’s performance, technology, finance, communications, and legislative steward under the purview of the OLCC Executive Director. The position oversees Communications & Public Records, Information Technology, Financial Services, Legislative & Tribal Affairs, and Internal Audits. It represents the agency to constituent groups, elected officials, government agencies, interested parties, and other partners, and serves as a principal member of the agency’s Executive Team. The Deputy Director supports the Executive Director in strategic leadership and oversight of agency operations, services, and programs. The role develops and implements agency-wide performance metrics and long-term planning strategies, assists with the agency’s biennial budget and strategic plan, directs legislative agenda and lobbying strategy development, and leads cross-agency organizational advancement initiatives. It also oversees program delivery, identifies emerging issues, and advises the Executive Director. The position is based at OLCC’s Milwaukie, Oregon headquarters, which is expected to relocate to Portland by approximately Q3 2027. Following an initial training period, a flexible hybrid schedule may be available, with three in-office days per week required. The position is executive service and is not represented by a union. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function.

Requirements

Eight years of management, progressively responsible leadership, or executive-level experience; experience in federal, state, or local government is ideal.
A bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, or a related field may substitute for four years of experience.
A graduate degree in public administration, business administration, or a related field may substitute for up to five years of experience.
Demonstrated experience leading complex organizational operations or multi-division teams.
Demonstrated experience developing and implementing strategic plans, performance metrics, or data-driven organizational improvement initiatives.
Demonstrated experience in legislative engagement, policy analysis and development, and representing an organization in governmental settings.
Demonstrated experience in public-sector financial management, information technology, and/or communications and public records.
Successful background check, including eligibility for Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS).
Effective leadership, strong interpersonal skills, organizational and systems knowledge, problem-solving initiative, and self-management.
Ability to work with diverse groups, solve problems collaboratively, and build collegial relationships with divisions and partner groups.
Regular and reliable attendance.

Responsibilities

Oversee the Communications & Public Records, Information Technology, Financial Services, Legislative & Tribal Affairs, and Internal Audits divisions.
Represent OLCC to constituent groups, interested parties, elected officials, local and state government agencies, and other partners.
Develop and implement agency-wide performance metrics and long-term planning strategies on behalf of the Executive Director.
Assist in developing, executing, and monitoring the agency’s biennial budget and strategic plan.
Direct development and implementation of OLCC’s legislative agenda and lobbying strategies.
Ensure agency policy priorities are informed by research, best practices, national trends, and partner engagement.
Lead strategic initiatives for critical cross-agency and agency-wide organizational advancement efforts.
Provide oversight of agency program delivery, identify emerging issues, and advise the Executive Director as needed.
Support the Executive Director in strategic leadership and oversight of the agency’s operations, services, and programs.
Communicate, coordinate, and work with legislative bodies, administrators, board and commission members, agency partners, and the public.