Business Analyst (Operations and Policy Analyst 2) – Hybrid Remote Work Opportunity

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WORKING AT THE OREGON DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

The Oregon Department of Energy’s vision is to lead Oregon to a safe, equitable, clean, and sustainable future. ODOE helps Oregonians make informed decisions and maintain a resilient and affordable energy system. We advance solutions to shape an equitable clean energy transition, protect the environment and public health, and responsibly balance energy needs and impacts for current and future generations. ODOE helps Oregonians improve the energy efficiency of their homes, provides policy expertise to prepare for Oregon’s future energy needs, staffs the Energy Facility Siting Council, provides technical and financial assistance to encourage investments in energy efficiency and renewable energy resources, represents Oregon’s interests in the cleanup of the Hanford nuclear site, and ensures state preparedness to respond to energy related emergencies. ODOE employs approximately 123 employees and is funded with revenue from more than 30 sources, including $55.6 million in general fund, $108.3 million in other funds, $9.3 million in federal funds, $1.4 million in lottery funds debt service, and $29.4 million in non-limited loan program and debt service funds.

The Central Services Division is responsible for the critical operations that ensure the agency functions effectively, efficiently, in support of its mission, and in compliance with state and federal requirements. This includes financial management such as budgeting, accounting, payroll, procurement, contracting, and federal grants administration, to ensure fiscal integrity and resource stewardship. The division also oversees information technology and database management, providing secure, innovative, reliable systems that support agency operations. Facilities and records management, risk management, and employee safety functions ensure a safe, organized and compliant workplace. Additionally, the division manages human resources, including strategic workforce planning, recruitment, classification and compensation, employee relations, leave administration, training, wellness programs, and personnel action processing.

The Information Services section helps achieve the agency’s mission by building and maintaining a modern, reliable, and readily accessible technology infrastructure. The section provides network administration, system administration, application development, database solutions, data governance, information security, and technical support for the entire agency. The Information Services section also supports the agency’s educational mission by providing tools and capacity for gathering, sharing, and publishing data and information with citizens, partners, and stakeholders. In addition, the Information Services section provides internal services focusing on securing information, infrastructure, and coordinates enterprise technology efforts with Enterprise Information Services.

We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for our positions and hope you will join us on our path to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are an agency that embraces social equity through our values, strategic planning, and actions. Leaning into our equity priorities means we continually examine what we do, the impact we have, and our progress toward weaving social equity into who we are.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

The primary purpose of this position will be to gather requirements of program operations and recommend and plan actions to meet business needs and goals in conjunction with program and Information Services team. 

For a complete listing of the duties and responsibilities for this position, please review the position description by clicking here.

This position is eligible for a hybrid remote work schedule. The incumbent will be expected to work at the central workplace located at 550 Capitol St. NE in Salem, Oregon, at least six times per year. This generally includes attendance at pre-scheduled in-person all-staff meetings. The position may also be required to work at the central workplace on a more frequent basis with advance notice, as needed.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

You will be a member of a diverse team built on collaboration and support.

We offer full medical, vision, and dental benefits with paid sick leave, vacation leave, personal leave, and 11 paid holidays a year.

This is a full-time, classified service position that is not represented by a union.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• 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.

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• Any combination of experience and education equivalent to five years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skills for the classification.

The most successful candidate will also have the following skills, experience, and background:

• Demonstrated Experience Translating Business Needs into Technical Requirements: Proven ability to work with non-technical stakeholders to elicit, document, and refine both functional and non-functional requirements, and successfully hand them off to technical teams for execution.
• Experience Overseeing Multiple Concurrent Projects with Competing Priorities: Experience supporting several projects at once, including tracking timelines, risks, scope changes, and stakeholder expectations in a structured way.
• Hands-On Experience with Data Analysis and Visualization Tools: Practical experience using tools such as Power BI, Excel modeling, or similar platforms to analyze operational data and create dashboards that inform decision-making.
• Experience Improving Business Processes and Systems: Track record of evaluating workflows, identifying inefficiencies, and recommending or implementing system or process improvements.
• Experience Establishing and Applying Structured Business Analysis and Project Practices: Demonstrated ability to bring organization and clarity to work by using or introducing structured approaches (e.g., requirements standards, process documentation, project tracking, prioritization methods) that improve consistency, transparency, and delivery outcomes.

Studies have shown that women, trans, non-binary, Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color are less likely to apply for positions unless they believe they meet all the desired attributes. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the position. We strongly encourage candidates to apply, even those who might not believe they possess every one of the desired attributes. Applicants who most closely exhibit the desired attributes will be invited to continue in the application process.

HOW TO APPLY

• Click the "Apply" button above and complete the online application.
• A resume and cover letter are required for this job posting. Please attach both documents to the “My Experience” section under Resume/CV in the application.
• Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans’ preference. For further information, please visit the following website:  Veterans Resources. You may also call the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs at 1-800-692-9666.
• Answer all the supplemental questions.

GET NOTICED

Help your application rise to the top! Don’t forget to showcase your amazing skills and experience in your application package that makes you the best candidate for the position. Candidates whose training and/or experience most closely match the requirements and needs of the position and attach all necessary documents will be eligible for an interview. Submissions will be screened for consistency of information and communication skills at the professional level (attention to detail, spelling, grammar, etc.).

Employment will be contingent upon passing a criminal background check.

The Oregon Department of Energy does not provide visa sponsorship, including STEM OPT extensions. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, both currently and in the future. On your first day of hire, you will be required to complete the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form to verify your work authorization.

QUESTIONS/NEED HELP?

If you have questions about the recruitment and selection process, or need assistance to participate in the application process, including an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact Sam Krygier, at [email protected] or call (503) 931-3340.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

THE OREGON DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE BASED ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, ETHNICITY, GENDER, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, RELIGION, AGE, OR DISABILITY AND IS COMMITTED TO WORKPLACE DIVERSITY.