Agency Operations & Project Analyst

Are you experienced in policy and data analytics & passionate about safeguarding wetlands and waterways? Apply to be our next Agency Operations & Policy Analyst by May 18th, 2026! This position is eligible for a hybrid remote schedule, reporting to our Salem office 4 days per week for the first 2 weeks, and then 1-2 days per week with potential additional days if needed.

This limited duration position is open to current State of Oregon employees only and is also available as a job rotation for existing state employees with permission from their current supervisor. The position is expected to last through June 30, 2028.

Make a Difference for Oregon. The Department of State Lands (DSL) manages the lands that help fund our public schools and protects the state’s waterways and wetlands for the many benefits they provide. Our stewardship ensures vital natural and financial resources contribute to a vibrant, healthy Oregon now and forever. The DSL team makes a difference for Oregonians every day. As our Agency Operations & Policy Analyst, you will too.

The primary purpose of this position is to provide agency-wide operational analysis, project coordination, and workflow systems support. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of project tracking systems, workflow tools, and administrative processes that enable consistent execution of DSL’s strategic and operational priorities.

This full-time limited duration position is represented by the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

• Utilize your skills in data analytics and project management to support the agency mission of ensuring a legacy for Oregonians and their public schools through sound stewardship of lands, wetlands, waterways, and the Common School Fund.
• Receive 1-on-1 mentoring and support from natural resource experts.
• Join an organization with collaborative and engaged co-workers who care about Oregon’s economy, environment, and communities.
• Gain full benefits with 95% to 99% of medical insurance premiums paid by the agency for full-time employees, including mental health coverage.
• Accrue at least 8 hours of sick leave and 8 hours of vacation leave per month, with your vacation leave accruals increasing every 5 years.
• Receive 11 paid holidays, 1 floating holiday, 3 personal business days, and other employee benefits such as optional insurances and flexible spending plans.
• Automatically enroll into the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) after 6 months of full-time service.
• Earn the initial monthly salary range for this position starting at $5,453–$8,345 for employees new to public service; current PERS employees start at $5,832–$8,925.
• Salary offers are made with consideration of the candidate’s education and experience. Visit our Pay Equity and Classification and Compensation pages for more details.

Much of the work is in a hybrid office setting with extensive use of computers, collaborative tools, and video conferencing technology. Occasional travel may be required for meetings, training, or project activities. Duties that can be successfully performed away from the central workplace may be eligible for remote work with approval. Some duties may require on site presence based on operational needs such as training, business alignment, accommodations, or resource availability.

• Promote and foster a diverse and qualified workforce and a workplace free of discrimination and harassment by applying an equity lens to all areas of work.
• Consult with agency leadership and program teams to ensure system and workflow automations are implemented in alignment with agency goals to improve operational excellence for all of DSL.
• Assist managers and team members in structuring project plans, deliverables, milestones, and documentation and provide guidance on process improvement.
• Implement feedback from agency in conjunction with the Deputy Director of Administration to update and improve reports, reporting outputs and visualizations.
• Create and maintain agency-wide project tracking dashboards using tools such as…