Tax and Specialist; Program Analyst

Overview

Business Oregon, the state’s economic development agency, is currently hiring a Tax and Incentives Specialist (Program Analyst
2). This position provides program and project‑management support across Business Oregon’s portfolio of business incentive programs, including Enterprise Zones and the newly created Qualified Jobs Creation Tax Credit, established in SB 1507. The Specialist will lead program‑management activities for the Qualified Jobs Creation Tax Credit while also supporting data analysis, reporting, and process improvement across the broader incentive portfolio. They will work closely with agency customers, provide technical assistance and support to affect the quality of program benefits and services, develop program materials, lead stakeholder outreach, and act as liaison between agency customers and the Regional Services Team.

• Provide program development and management support to new and existing incentives, specifically the Qualified Jobs Creation Tax Credit.
• Support program management, data analysis, and reporting needs across Business Oregon’s portfolio of business incentive programs, including Enterprise Zones, the Strategic Investment Program, and other tax incentive programs.
• Build and manage program processes and systems to receive applications for financial assistance, certifications, and award administration.
• Review and evaluate tax‑benefit applications submitted by private entities to determine eligibility under statute, rules, and agency policy.
• Contribute to, evaluate, and author staff reports, complex proposals, and other project documentation to monitor program functions.
• Monitor award recipients to assure project compliance with program rules and contractual documents; negotiate and resolve problems with contracts and projects; consult with affected parties and amend agreements as needed, and recommend corrective actions.
• Respond to technical questions from prospective clients and award recipients.
• Review and approve fee‑collection processes in coordination with the Operations Team.
• Provide data collection, analysis, and visualization (e.g., dashboards, charts, maps) to support management and staff decision making across incentive programs.

A bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, or a related field that demonstrates the capacity for the required knowledge and skills; and two years’ experience coordinating or administering a program. Alternatively, any combination of experience or education equivalent to five years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skill requirements listed for this classification.

• Project‑management experience, including coordinating multiple concurrent projects, managing timelines, and working across teams to meet deliverables.
• Experience analyzing and interpreting data to support program evaluation, reporting, or policy decisions.
• Experience interpreting and applying statutes, administrative rules, or regulatory requirements to program or project administration.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical or regulatory information to a non‑technical audience.
• Experience providing customer service or technical assistance to external stakeholders such as businesses, local governments, or community organizations.
• Experience with data‑visualization tools or techniques (Tableau, Power BI, Excel dashboards, or similar).
• Familiarity with GIS software or geospatial data analysis (ArcGIS or similar tools).

• Work/life balance and flexibility with hybrid work options.
• Generous benefit package, including 11 paid holidays, 3 paid personal days, and flexible work schedules.
• Paid leave and employer‑contribution retirement plan (PERS).
• Additional benefits such as paid leave, public service loan forgiveness opportunities, and a comprehensive health‑and‑wellness program.

Business Oregon is an Equal Opportunity,Affirmative Action Employer.