Senior Policy Advisor and Project Manager

Initial Posting Date: 08/26/2026

Final date to receive applications: 09/07/2026

Agency:
Department of Administrative Services

Salary Range: $7,537 - $11,098

Position Type:
Employee

Position Title:

Senior Policy Advisor and Project Manager

Senior Policy Advisor and Project Manager Operations & Policy Analyst 4 Oregon Department of Administrative Services Salem, Oregon (Hybrid)

• Lead enterprise-wide projects from planning through implementation, bringing together partners across agencies to deliver effective, timely results.
• Analyze and recommend policy and procedural changes that improve operational systems and support statewide priorities.
• Coordinate and facilitate statewide leadership forums to share insights, align on priorities, and accelerate collective problem-solving.
• Support onboarding and integration of new agency directors into the enterprise leadership structure.
• Represent DAS through briefings, reports, and presentations to partners including the governor’s office and legislative staff.
• Build collaborative relationships and foster knowledge sharing to strengthen Oregon’s leadership network and support long-term, cross-agency solutions.

• 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 five years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.
• OR;
  Any combination of experience and education equivalent to eight years of professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.
• * Relevant experience must include leading multi-organizational policy work groups, developing sound policy recommendations with well-documented analysis, and presenting the information to senior leaders. Make sure that we can find evidence of this in your application materials.

• Policy Analysis:
  Ability to research and analyze laws, administrative rules, and policies, and make sound recommendations for changes that impact the state enterprise.
• Policy Engagement:
  Experience leading multi-agency efforts to develop and implement statewide policy.
• Project Leadership:
  Experience leading projects with multiple partners, including planning, identifying risks, managing timelines, and coordinating work across teams or agencies.
• Communication:
  Skill in preparing clear, accurate briefings, reports, or presentations for senior or executive audiences.
• Relationship Building:
  Ability to build and maintain effective collaborative working relationships with executives, senior leaders, and other partners.

At DAS, our people drive innovation and service excellence. We support one another as professionals and individuals, creating a workplace built on learning, trust, and collaboration. We believe diverse perspectives strengthen our work and lead to better decisions.

• 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.
• Commuting:
  Access to Get There - Oregon’s carpool matching tool and trip planner.
• Student Loan Forgiveness:
  Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
• Hybrid Work Opportunity:
  Candidates may be approved for hybrid work. This position requires an in-person presence as needed for relationship development and to manage projects. In-person work is not scheduled routinely and requires flexibility from the incumbent. Terms will be discussed and agreed upon with the successful candidate.

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