Research Analyst 3

State of Oregon

8d•$5,066 - $7,774•Hybrid

About The Position

Position Title: Research Analyst 3 Classification: Research Analyst 3 Salary: $5,066 - $7,774 ($5,419 - $8,314 PERS) Note: Effective Feb. 1, 2026, the compensation plan for this position will be increased to reflect a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) of 2.5%. The salary listed in this posting does not reflect the COLA. We are seeking a Research Analyst 3 to join our Child Nutrition Programs Unit at the Oregon Department of Education. This is a permanent position represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU). This position follows a hybrid work model. Onsite presence will be required when business or operational needs are best supported in person, such as collaboration, training, or work that requires access to onsite resources. Employees approved to work remotely must have a reliable and secure internet connection and maintain a professional work environment that supports productivity. While working remotely, employees are expected to maintain the same level of performance, responsiveness, communication, and availability as they would in the office. About Us: The Oregon Department of Education’s (ODE’s) mission is to foster equity and excellence for every learner through collaboration with educators, partners, and communities. In fulfilling its mission, ODE has the vision to ensure all students have access to and benefit from a world-class, well–rounded, and equitable education system. This position is in the Child Nutrition Programs (CNP) section of the Oregon Department of Education’s (ODE) Child Nutrition, Research and Accountability, Fingerprinting and Pupil Transportation Unit. CNP provides state-level administration for United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service (USDA FNS) Child Nutrition Programs, including National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs, Child and Adult Care Food Program, Summer Food Service Program, Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, Special Milk Program and USDA Foods. State-funded programs include Farm to School and School Gardens, summer and afterschool expansion grants, and state meal subsidies for federal Child Nutrition Programs. The section employs about 35 people across three teams: the Administrative team, the School Nutrition Programs team, and the Community Nutrition Programs team. CNP administers about $400 million in state and federal meal reimbursement and grants each biennium. Child Nutrition Programs are operated by about 500 eligible local organizations statewide. Child Nutrition Programs are in the Office of Child Nutrition, Research and Accountability, Fingerprinting and Pupil Transportation. It works across agency and with individual program sponsors to promote the agency mission and values. Working Environment & Expectations Typical office environment. Multiple program deadlines create competing responsibilities and short project timelines. Some travel in and out-of-state that may include weekends or extended working hours. Must be available for occasional work sessions, trainings, or meetings on weekends and/or evenings. This position may be eligible for hybrid remote work, subject to manager approval, business needs, and completion of a remote work agreement in Workday. Employees must have a home workspace that meets all technology, security, and safety requirements, including protection of confidential information. Remote work requires use of agency-issued equipment, a secure internet connection, and VPN access. Staff must follow the DAS Remote Work policy, guidelines and applicable collective bargaining agreements. The official duty station is the Public Service Building in Salem, Oregon. Travel to this location may be required at the employee’s expense What You Will Do! The CNP Research Analyst (RA) reports to the Director of Child Nutrition Programs and supports all of Oregon’s CNP Programs. These include the School Nutrition Programs, Child & Adult Day Care Program, Summer Food Service Program, USDA Foods & Procurement Programs, Farm to School Program, and CDC Improving Student Health Grant. At a high level, the RA is responsible for overseeing all aspects of CNP’s data operations. This position serves as the data owner for the CNPWeb database and Direct Certification System SQL database. CNP’s data is stored in CNPWeb (SQL database), the Direct Certification System (SQL database), State Financial Management System (SQL database), USDA Foods Monthly Processor Reports (set of Excel sheets), and other spreadsheets (Smartsheet, Google Sheets, Excel, Access). CNP’s data operations involve gathering, analyzing, reporting, and presenting data from the above sources to conduct and improve internal operations, to conduct research with internal and external partners, and to comply with federal and state reporting requirements. These tasks require a high level of skill using SQL, R, and Power BI for building data products and conducting statistical analysis. Experience with data analysis and programming is limited among staff outside of the RA. The RA must work closely with nontechnical staff understanding projects in context with CNP operations, in communicating results, and in ensuring processes are user-friendly. With the guidance of program managers and the Director of Child Nutrition Programs, the RA must be comfortable managing data projects without supervision from a technical manager. The RA must be dynamic in their ability to manage simultaneous projects and respond to the Team’s changing needs across all CNP programs. This classification series is distinguished from other classes that do research work because research is the primary focus. Typical duties include: Identify appropriate statistical methods and develop procedures for the various steps that will guide research projects or the response to data requests. Design databases and develop data sets for storage and analysis of data. Analyze, interpret and report technical data Represent/present CNP data to external partners. Please click here to view the full position description

Requirements

A Bachelor's Degree in any discipline that included six-quarter units in statistics or quantitative analysis methods and procedures, and one year experience using computerized applications to independently gather, compile, and analyze data and prepare narrative or statistical reports; OR Four years of research experience using computerized applications to independently gather, compile, and analyze data and prepare narrative or statistical reports.

Nice To Haves

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent listening skills
Excellent research and analytical skills
Excellent skills in performing technical and support functions
Excellent knowledge of relational databases, and skills in writing queries and constructing data reports.
Demonstrated skills in Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, online meeting platforms, and skills in data and information analysis

Responsibilities

Identify appropriate statistical methods and develop procedures for the various steps that will guide research projects or the response to data requests.
Design databases and develop data sets for storage and analysis of data.
Analyze, interpret and report technical data
Represent/present CNP data to external partners.

Benefits

Excellent medical, vision and dental benefit package for the employee and qualified family members with very low monthly out-of-pocket cost
Paid days off – 11 paid holidays per year, 3 additional paid "Personal Business Days" per year, 8 hours of sick leave accumulated every month, Progressive vacation leave accrual and increases every 5 years.
In addition to standard medical benefits and employee leave, the state also provides additional optional benefits, such as basic life insurance, short-term disability, Paid Leave Oregon, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and child care expenses.
Student Loan Forgiveness Program: if you have federal student loan debt or are thinking of going back to school, then you will want to look into this program. If you make 120 qualifying payments on your student loan while working full time for a qualifying employer, your student loan debt may be forgiven.
If you currently work at an Oregon school district or education service district, we may be able to transfer in your sick leave balance!

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