Operations & Policy Analyst - PMO Analyst

OREGON YOUTH AUTHORITY
Operations & Policy Analyst 2 - Project Management Office (PMO) Analyst SALEM, OREGON
- Central Office
- Information Systems Division

The Oregon Youth Authority's Information Services Division is looking for a PMO Analyst to help strengthen how the agency plans, governs, and delivers technology projects that support youth safety and services statewide. As part of the Project Management Office (PMO), this position develops and improves standardized project management processes, governance practices, and portfolio reporting so that IT initiatives are consistent, well-documented, and aligned with agency priorities.

The PMO Analyst researches project management best practices and statewide IT standards, maintains PMO templates and tools, and supports governance reviews that keep technology work accountable and transparent. This is an opportunity to shape how a mission-driven IT organization plans and delivers its work — bringing structure, clarity, and continuous improvement to teams supporting some of the state's most vulnerable youth.

Your Role as a PMO Analyst:

• Lead full-lifecycle IT project management — initiation through closeout — including charters, schedules, risk registers, and status reporting.
• Maintain and analyze the Information Services project portfolio, building dashboards, KPIs, and executive-level performance reporting.
• Administer PMO governance processes, including project intake, governance reviews, and materials for leadership and oversight committees.
• Drive continuous improvement of PMO methodologies, templates, and business processes through process mapping and stakeholder facilitation.
• Serve as a liaison across business units, IS teams, and vendors to coordinate technology implementations and resolve project issues.

About OYA

The Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) is a national leader in the juvenile justice field, pioneering the implementation of a positive human development framework for its work with staff and youth, and using data to match the right youth with the right services. We seek to foster cultural competence and pursue equitable solutions to support youth under our care. Our agency mission is to protect the public and reduce crime by holding youth accountable and providing opportunities for reformation in safe environments.

If you are looking to join a team that values individual and cultural differences and the opportunity to contribute in the success of youth reformation by enriching our workforce with diversity, OYA wants to hear from you!

People of color, women and other members of historically underserved communities are strongly encouraged to apply!

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Our amazing benefits include:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, vision, and dental plans for you and your family. Additional benefits include life insurance, short- and long-term disability, deferred compensation savings plans, and flexible spending accounts for health and childcare.

• Generous Paid Time Off: 11 holidays, 3 personal business days, monthly sick leave and vacation leave that increases with years of service.

• Retirement Benefits: Membership in Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/ Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).

• Wellness Resources: Support for work-life balance, health, and overall well-being.

• Career Development: Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

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• Student Loan Forgiveness: Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

• Live, work, and play in Salem, Oregon.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance,…