Operations and Policy Analyst 4 (Business Analyst)

State of Oregon • Salem, OR

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Help the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife fulfill its mission: To protect and enhance Oregon's fish and wildlife and their habitats for use and enjoyment by present and future generations. NOTE: This position requires a cover letter to be attached to your application. Please see additional details in the “Application Details and Instructions” section below. We are hiring for one full-time, permanent position located at our headquarters in Salem, Oregon. If you enjoy the outdoors, Oregon is the place for you. We have glaciated mountain peaks to the east, the Pacific Ocean to the west and the massive Columbia River Gorge to the north. Opportunities for camping, hiking, and wildlife viewing abound. You can fish 365 days a year, and there is hunting for big game, waterfowl, and game birds. The Oregon coast attracts thousands of people who clam, crab and fish in the ocean for halibut, salmon, and tuna. Oregon is known for their vineyards, breweries, and adventures for the whole family to enjoy. Music, museums, and community events help Oregonians celebrate its diversity as well as its connectedness. Oregon truly offers a rich cultural experience that is unique to the Pacific Northwest! To learn more about the department, the work we do, and see our beautiful state, view the following video at https://youtu.be/8CjDPiPMGAk What you will do: In this position, you will serve as a key business advisor and project manager for the department’s largest scale and most mission-critical projects, including responsibility for ensuring the utilization of appropriate project controls, financial prioritization practices, quality assurance and organizational change management principles. You will contribute to the development and implementation of the department’s overall project management philosophy, policies, and activities. For a full review of the position details, duties, and working conditions, please review the position description located here.

Requirements

• Option 1: Eight years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.
• Option 2: Five years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work and 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
• Option 3: Any combination of experience and education equivalent to eight years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skills for the classification.

Nice To Haves

• Strategic Alignment & Prioritization Proven ability to align projects with organizational strategic goals and ensure priority initiatives receive focus, are delivered on time, and within budget.
• Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement Skilled in collaborating with senior leadership to secure participation, overcome resistance, and reduce change management barriers for successful project outcomes.
• Project Management Excellence Extensive experience managing high-profile, mission-critical IT and business projects impacting financial performance and stakeholder perception; adept at applying best practices to establish consistent PM methodologies and tools.
• Organizational Change & Process Improvement Expertise in driving business process improvements, developing new policies and procedures, and applying change management principles during major organizational transformations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key business advisor and project manager for the department’s largest scale and most mission-critical projects
• Ensuring the utilization of appropriate project controls, financial prioritization practices, quality assurance and organizational change management principles
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the department’s overall project management philosophy, policies, and activities

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
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What This Job Offers

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