Policy Manager (Business Operations Manager 1

Initial Posting Date: 08/03/2026 Final date to receive applications: 08/12/2026 Agency:
Employment Department Salary Range: $6,834 - $10,569 Position Type:
Employee

Position Title:

Policy Manager (Business Operations Manager
1) Job Description

This is a limited duration or job rotation opportunity!

At the Oregon Employment Department, we actively support a workforce that is representative of the people we serve including people from various races, genders, abilities, cultures, language skills, geographic locations, and justice system involvement. We value your life experiences and encourage everyone to apply with your transferable skills and qualifications from your work, school, and volunteer experiences. Please let us know if you need a reasonable accommodation.

Paid Leave Oregon provides employees compensated time off from work to care for and bond with a child during the first year after the child’s birth or arrival through adoption or foster care, to provide care for a family member who has a serious health condition, to recover from their own serious health condition and to take leave related to sexual assault, domestic violence, stalking or harassment.

The purpose of this position is to lead the development and implementation of policy for Paid Leave Oregon and manage a team of analysts that research and analyze legislation and policies, develop administrative rules, develop and revise program materials, prepare policy guidance, and support the legal sufficiency of program administration. This includes guiding processes to identify and prioritize policy work, review policy work, and get inputs and make decisions on policy work.

The person in this position oversees the creation and implementation of standard operating procedures for the policy unit. This position also carries out the agency’s affirmative action, diversity, equity, and inclusion goals and responsibilities The position reports to the Paid Leave Operations and Program Support Manager and is part of Paid Leave Senior Management. The position requires a significant amount of collaboration with all areas of the Paid Leave program.

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Five years of lead work, supervision, or progressively related experience; OR two years of related experience and a bachelor’s degree in a related field.

• Experience with strategic policy analysis, development, implementation, and evaluation.
• Proven experience interpreting and developing legislation, administrative rules, policies, and related guidance to support organizational goals and compliance.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including achieving equitable outcomes, building a diverse and inclusive team, and continuing to learn and grow on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Demonstrated critical thinking, analytical skills, and attention to detail and ability to apply these skills to evaluate complex situations and help resolve difficult situations.
• Experience working in an unclear, fast-paced environment, figuring it out and adapting as you go.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with a proven ability to lead teams and maintain collaborative partnerships across all organizational levels while valuing diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds.

• A workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment and encourages learning and mentoring.
• Rewarding work in a dynamic and creative environment with colleagues who are passionate about public service.
• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and a competitive benefits package.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity!
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• During the application process, the State of Oregon does not request nor require information regarding an applicant’s age, date of birth, or educational attendance or graduation dates.
• The use of outside resources such as Artificial Intelligence software during applicant skill assessments, examinations, and/or interviews is prohibited unless…