Operations & Policy Analyst 2 – Health, Wellness & Resiliency

State of Oregon•Salem, OR

3d•$5,907 - $8,717•Hybrid

About The Position

The Oregon State Police in Salem, Oregon is hiring for one (1) Full-Time, Permanent Operations & Policy Analyst 2 position. This position has the opportunity for a hybrid work schedule pending completion of trial service. Studies have shown that people from underrepresented backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet all the qualifications and preferred skills described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and recognize that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. If you meet key qualifications for the job and believe you would be a good fit, we encourage you to apply; please use your resume and cover letter to address your qualifications and the preferred skills for this position. If you require an alternate format to complete the employment process, or to request a copy of the position description, please contact [email protected] and reference REQ-202835. The salary listed is the non-PERS (Public Employee Retirement System) qualifying salary range. Prior to applying you should ensure all sections of your Workday Job History page is accurate and complete. This information is utilized during the pay equity analysis phase.

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 two years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.
Any combination of experience and education equivalent to five years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skills for the classification

Nice To Haves

Analytical Skills: Demonstrate an ability to analyze and synthesize data to create training materials, best practice guides, and recommendations for policy and program improvements.
Data Management: Skilled in designing and maintaining internal tracking systems, generating data-driven reports, and presenting findings in both narrative and statistical formats. Proficiency with the Microsoft platform is essential.
Training Abilities: Experience developing educational content or delivering training.
Confidentiality: Demonstrate high emotional intelligence, discretion, and the ability to work in a confidential, peer-support-adjacent environment.
Communication: Strong written and verbal communication abilities. Skilled in navigating difficult conversations, helping calm distressed or frustrated individuals, and supporting the de-escalation of tense situations.

Responsibilities

Analyzing operational processes, goals, and objectives; and identify data requirements to best support the Health, Wellness, and Resiliency unit.
Coordinating data access for HWR and other agency services programs as an analyst serving the peer support team development.
Using technical computer applications and create statistical analysis and graphic work product in a confidential peer support setting.
Providing technical research and analytical skills; data collection, retrieval and analysis to peer support team development and managerial oversight.
Providing analytical skills for use by peers in conducting peer support functions in the field.
Conducting academic and professional research related to best practices in first responder public safety agency peer support programs.
Creating, maintaining and updating an internal data tracking system for peer support team.
Researching; creating informational guides and graphics to assist peer support team members assist agency members with stress management and work-life balance.
Providing administrative support though data research, data collection, data analysis related to peer support programs.
Program, legislative, and policy analysis and then providing recommendations that may impact operations.
Monitoring operational improvement projects and make recommendations related to budgets how best to improve service delivery.