Division Coordinator (Operations & Policy Analyst 3)
About The Position
The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) Office of Financial Services (OFS) is seeking a skilled professional with strong knowledge of accounting, budgeting principles, and automated financial transaction systems. This position serves as the OFS liaison, working with stakeholders to develop new systems and provide consultative guidance on administrative, policy, programmatic, and financial management. It collaborates with partners to evaluate programs and systems, identify risks, and develop long‑range implementation plans. The Office of Financial Services (OFS) operates as a shared financial service for ODHS and Oregon Health Authority (OHA), ensuring honesty, integrity, and accountability by efficiently and effectively providing accurate, accountable, and responsive financial management and business services.
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 four (4) years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.
- Any combination of experience and education equivalent to seven (7) years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skills for the classification.
- Experience analyzing financial data to detect trends, variances, and risks, and using those insights to make data‑driven recommendations.
- Experience applying critical thinking to make timely, well‑reasoned decisions in fast‑moving, complex situations.
- Experience analyzing workflow challenges, identifying root causes, and driving effective correction actions.
- Experience delivering high‑quality service by proactively anticipating customer needs and consistently exceeding expectations.
- Experience interpreting and applying complex rules and regulations related to accounting, finance, or business processes.
- Requires a valid driver's license or other acceptable method of transportation for travel.
Responsibilities
- Interpreting complex regulations affecting financial processes.
- Aligning new policies and procedures with automated, streamlined financial systems.
- Translating business needs into accounting and budget requirements and ensuring solutions comply with GAAP and state/federal laws.
- Analyze and resolve complex accounting and reporting issues, ensuring necessary infrastructure adjustments.
- Ensure compliance with legislative statutes, GAAP, and budgetary rules; maintain internal controls to prevent fraud.
- Oversee integration with financial sub‑systems and verify all mandatory reporting requirements.
- Independently assess, document, and map current and future business operations and processes.
- Extract and assemble financial data from complex systems for managerial reporting.
- Monitor performance metrics and integrate them into financial processes; test, audit, and validate improvements.
- Balance competing priorities to create effective action plans and facilitate resolution among stakeholders.
- Serve on task forces and committees to build consensus on financial functionality, policies, and procedural changes.
- Deliver recommendations orally or in writing.
Benefits
- Cost of Living Adjustments.
- Annual salary increases (until you reach the top of the listed salary range).
- Amazing benefits package.
- Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
- ODHS Employee Resource Group communities that promote shared learning.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
