Hybrid Program Compliance & Data Assurance Specialist

Job Title

Program Compliance Specialist

Oregon Department of Transportation

Employee

$5,988 - $9,191

05/19/2026

06/09/2026

Salem, Oregon

Join a team focused on how Oregon funds and delivers transportation. This position is in the Office of Innovative Funding (OIF) within the Finance and Budget Division, which manages the agency’s financial operations, budgeting and long‑term investment planning. The division includes Financial Services, Budget Services, the Office of Innovative Funding and Statewide Investment Management, all working together to create a safe and reliable transportation system.

In this role, you will help ensure innovative funding programs, including OReGO, meet legal and program requirements. You will review processes, analyze data and work with internal teams, private partners and other agencies to identify risks, resolve issues and improve performance. You will also assist with training, provide guidance on compliance and help shape policies and procedures that keep programs effective and accountable.

This position offers a hybrid work option, with most work performed remotely and occasional in‑person meetings or attendance required.

• Develop and carry out strategies to meet program compliance goals.
• Create and apply standards, procedures and criteria to guide compliance across program activities.
• Research and interpret laws, rules and policies to support compliance decisions.
• Set goals, track performance and review reports to identify risks and improve results.
• Analyze areas of noncompliance and recommend changes to improve program effectiveness.
• Work with staff and partners to address issues and apply continuous improvement practices.
• Review complaints and noncompliance issues, conduct investigations and recommend actions or penalties.
• Develop corrective action plans, resolve disputes and support audits and hearings when needed.
• Provide guidance and training by explaining requirements, developing materials and presenting information to staff and partners.
• This position may require long or irregular hours, including on‑call, weekends and work outside normal shifts.
• Work is hybrid and primarily office‑based with heavy computer use.
• To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email ODOTRecruitmentgon.gov.

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more. Learn more about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation and the benefits we offer.
• Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range. Through an equal pay assessment, we will determine the salary offer using the information you provide in your submitted application materials. Please ensure your application materials are detailed, accurate and reflect your skills, experience (paid and unpaid) and education as they relate to the position when applying.
• The salary range listed is the non‑PERS monthly salary range. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6.95%.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity!

Five years’ experience doing administrative research that included compiling and evaluating facts to recommend management action or decide compliance with eligibility with program guidelines and regulations. Three of the five years must be above the technical support level.

College‑level coursework may substitute for experience on the basis of 45 quarter units per year, up to a maximum of three years.

• Proven experience analyzing, testing, and creating reports with transactional systems.
• Experience applying and implementing continuous improvement practices to meet business goals and outcomes.
• Experience reviewing and managing consultant/vendor work products to ensure compliance with contracts, agreements, laws, rules, and standards.

• Complete the following required steps:
• Fill out the application or attach a resume. Please contact the…