Policy Project Manager (Project Manager 3)

State of Oregon•Salem, OR

4d•Remote

About The Position

The Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) is a progressive business regulatory state agency dedicated to the mission of protecting and serving Oregon's consumers and workers while supporting a positive business climate. The department administers state laws and rules governing workers' compensation, occupational safety and health, financial institutions, insurance companies and building codes. The department has consumer protection and education programs, offices, and ombuds to help consumers, injured workers, and businesses. This position is with the Division of Financial Regulation (DFR). DFR’s mission supports that of the department by protecting Oregonians’ access to fair products and services through education, regulation, and consumer assistance. The division is responsible for ensuring the safety and soundness of financial institutions, the availability and affordability of financial products, and the fair treatment of consumers. Functions include licensing, regulating, and monitoring the conduct of banks, credit unions, financial services providers, health care service contractors, insurance companies, and licensed or registered agents of such entities. This is a management service position and is not represented by a union.

Requirements

Seven years of professional level experience related to the class concept OR Six years of professional level experience related to the class concept AND an Oregon Project Management Associate Certification OR Four years of professional level experience related to the class concept AND a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Public Administration, or a closely related field OR Two years of professional level experience AND Project Management Professional Certification awarded by the Project Management Institute
Impeccable organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent public relation skills
Ability to communicate effectively and collaboratively, both orally and in writing, to a broad spectrum of executive, management, professional, technical and support staff within the Department, other state agencies, and the public
Ability to facilitate meetings and committees and work with people who have diverse interests
Experience with strategic planning
Experience managing many competing priorities in a fast-changing environment
Ability to understand and communicate the impact of policy projects
A resume and cover letter are required for this job posting.
The successful candidate must have a valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.
This position is subject to a fingerprint background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

An in-depth knowledge of Oregon public policy, the insurance or financial industries, insurance or financial regulatory policy and/or consumer advocacy

Responsibilities

Developing and managing the execution of complex project plans of various scope and size involving both internal and external interested parties.
Coordinating and organizing the work the insurance commissioner and other staff conduct with their counterparts in other states and jurisdictions to collectively develop model laws, white papers, and other public policy affecting the insurance, banking, and other financial services industries across the country.