QA​/QC Data Analyst; OPA

QA/QC Data Analyst (OPA2)

Oregon Public Defense Commission (OPDC)

The OPDC is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative QA/QC Data Analyst to join our Research and Data team. In this critical role, you will help ensure the accuracy, integrity, and reliability of the data that drives OPDC’s strategic contracting, policy development, and legislative advocacy efforts.

Location:

Salem, Oregon

Position Type:
Employee

Salary Range: $5,749 – $8,491

Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type:

Full-time

The research and data staff ensures that OPDC’s work is clearly understood by internal staff, state leaders, and public defense providers, and that agency decisions are grounded in equitable, evidence-based research.

This role develops, analyzes, and evaluates data to support OPDC’s strategic work. It manages caseload reporting processes, performs extensive quality assurance and quality control, audits and corrects data issues, collaborates with research and application development teams to test system updates, and resolves data-processing problems. The position recommends system improvements, maintains documentation and process manuals, and responds to inquiries from public defense providers.

Assists in preparing and delivering management presentations and contributes to developing standardized statistical reports.

Supports effective teamwork by assisting colleagues and supervisors, collaborating with stakeholders to resolve data discrepancies, and improving quality across agency divisions. Builds strong, positive relationships with internal and external partners through constructive participation in projects and problem‑solving. Fosters a respectful, productive, and inclusive workplace.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science, or a related field, plus at least 2 years of professional-level evaluative, analytical, and planning work.
• Alternative:
  Any combination of experience and education equivalent to five (5) years of experience.

• Analytical Skills – strong ability to interpret complex datasets and support data-driven decision-making.
• Attention to Detail & Quality Focus – utilize systems effectively, perform user acceptance testing, identify issues, and collaborate with development teams.
• Technical & System Proficiency – effective use of database systems, user acceptance testing, and system improvement collaboration.
• Problem-Solving & Process Improvement – diagnose data discrepancies, conduct root-cause analyses, and recommend enhancements.
• Effective Communication – communicate clearly and professionally with public defense providers, internal teams, and leadership.
• Collaboration & Relationship Building – foster positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Adaptability & Initiative – proactively take on new tasks and adjust to evolving workflows and systems.
• Commitment to Equity & Inclusion – promote a respectful, inclusive, and harassment-free work environment.

• Required:
  
  Attach your most up-to-date resume. Ensure your Workday profile aligns with your submission.
• Required:
  
  Attach a cover letter that details how you meet the desired attributes. Cover letter should be no more than 2 pages.
• Applications lacking the above documents will not move forward in the recruitment.

Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans’ preference. If you checked that you are a veteran, submit your documentation prior to the close date of this posting.

OPDC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and is strongly committed to enhancing the diversity of its workforce. Assistance will be provided in the recruitment, application, and selection process to applicants with disabilities who request such assistance.