Program Analyst

Job Posting Information

Initial Posting Date: 01/02/2026

Final date to receive applications: 01/18/2026

Agency:
Oregon Department of Education

Salary Range: $4,409 - $6,736

Position Type:
Employee

Position Title:

Program Analyst 1 (2 Positions)

We are seeking two Program Analyst 1’s to join our Child Nutrition Programs (CNP) Section at the Oregon Department of Education. These are permanent positions 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 be in the office.

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.

CNP provides state‑level administration for the United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Services (USDA FNS) Child Nutrition Programs, including National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and School Breakfast Program (SBP), Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP), Special Milk Program, USDA Foods and Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (S‑EBT). State funded programs include the Farm to Child Nutrition Program, state expansion grants and state meal subsidies for Federal Child Nutrition Programs.

CNP administers more than $400 million in state and federal meal reimbursement and grants each biennium;
Child Nutrition Programs are operated by 500 eligible local organizations statewide. The mission of the agency is:
The Oregon Department of Education fosters equity and excellence for every learner through collaborations with educators, partners and communities. The agency values are:
Integrity, Accountability, Excellence and Equity.

• Develop technical assistance, guidance, and information material for administrators, sponsors, food service personnel, private for‑profit and non‑profit enterprise, educators, parents, special interest groups, professional organizations, consultants, public agencies and other government personnel on School Nutrition, S‑EBT and CEP policies, procedures, and federal regulations.
• Serve as a point of contact for School Nutrition, S‑EBT, CEP, Direct Certification, and Medicaid programs in Oregon.
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance and increase child nutrition programs including S‑EBT, and CEP access and equity by participating in advisory groups.
• Work with other organizations and partners, such as DHS, OHA, Partner for Hunger Free Oregon, and No Kid Hungry.
• Market the program by writing articles for the school nutrition newsletter and updating the website with relevant information.
• Develop a communication plan to inform sponsors, administrators, and school governing boards to develop policies that integrate School Nutrition Policies, S‑EBT, CEP, Direct Certification, and Medicaid programs so eligible participants receive accurate benefits.

Travel Requirements:
Limited – SBCT summer conference – >10%.

A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, or a degree related to the agency program that demonstrates the capacity for the knowledge and skills; or any combination of experience or education equivalent to three years technical‑level experience that typically supports the knowledge and skill requirements listed for the classification. Minimum qualifications must be met to qualify for this position.

• Ability to interpret, translate, and…