Data Analyst (Research Analyst 3)

Oregon Department of Human Services; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 57,953 - 88,922; Full time

Job summary

The Oregon Department of Human Services in Salem is seeking a Data Analyst (Research Analyst 3) to join our Office of Training, Investigations and Safety (OTIS) team. You will help develop systems to organize, manage, and analyze data supporting informed decisions on vulnerabilities in our community.

Responsibilities include creating dashboards, reports, and visualizations; coordinating with program staff to collect data; and ensuring data quality and timely delivery for leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline with six-quarter statistics/quantitative analysis units and one year experience analyzing data.
• OR four years of independent data analysis experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data through reports, dashboards, graphs and tables to support performance and data-driven decisions.
• Organize, summarize, and present information, conclusions and recommendations in writing and oral form.
• Use approved software to retrieve, edit, and tabulate data from various databases and files.
• Produce visualizations, dashboards, and reports that support performance management and forecasting.
• Plan OTIS projects and coordinate with programs to provide leadership with timely information.

Skills

SQL queries

Data analysis

Communication

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree with statistics

Four years research experience

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Power Query

Power Pivot

Job description

Job Description

The Oregon Department of Human Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are guided by our Equity North Star and our vision for a positive RiSE organizational culture that advances equity and diversity. We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQIA2S+ community members, and others to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

Initial Posting Date

07/28/2026

Application Deadline

08/18/2026

Agency

Department of Human Services

Salary Range

$5,193 - $7,968

Position Type

Employee

Position Title

Data Analyst (Research Analyst 3)

Job Description

The Oregon Department of Human Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are guided by our Equity North Star and our vision for a positive RiSE organizational culture that advances equity and diversity. We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQIA2S+ community members, and others to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. Opportunity awaits! We are hiring a Data Analyst (Research Analyst 3) to join our Office of Training, Investigations and Safety (OTIS) team at the Salem office. In this position, you will assist ODHS and OHA programs and their designees in developing systems to organize, manage, and track data that supports informed decision making concerning the abuse of vulnerable children and adults in Oregon. This requires consulting with users to identify, plan, and develop processes for the collection, analysis, and use of data.

Summary Of Duties

• Analyze data through compiling reports, dashboards, graphs and tables to support performance and data driven decision making.
• Organize, summarize, and present information, conclusions and recommendations to individuals and groups in writing and orally.
• Utilize approved software packages to retrieve, edit, and tabulate data from various databases and files.
• Produce visualizations, dashboards, and reports that support performance management; apply forecasting techniques to historical and current data to predict fiscal or program impact; presents information to display trends, patterns, and progress.
• Plan projects within OTIS and across programs to provide agency leadership with accurate and timely information that support data informed decision making.
• Initiate and manage projects by identifying and gathering pertinent information using existing ODHS and OHA computer systems and reports.
• Interact with ODHS/OHA staff and partners to gather and review technical information including state statute and rules related to project planning and implementation.
• Provide oversight of the distribution of work within the unit; assist with the prioritization of work; provide coaching and mentoring to other team members.
• Monitor quality assurance and process improvement activities to maintain accurate and complete data sets.
• NOTE: There is no work with data pipelines, machine learning, building/using AI tools, NO Snowflake, Python or R coding, NO programming or building of software tools.

Minimum Qualifications

A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required for this position.

A Bachelor's Degree in any discipline that included six-quarter units in statistics or quantitative analysis methods and procedures, and one year experience using computerized applications to independently gather, compile, and analyze data and prepare narrative or statistical reports.

OR

Four years of research experience using computerized applications to independently gather, compile, and analyze data and prepare narrative or statistical reports.

In addition to the above requirements, some positions require one or more of the following:

Essential Attributes

• Experience working with heterogeneous data sources NOT associated with automated pipelines or machine learning.
• Demonstrated experience building custom queries using SQL across heterogeneous data sources to merge data.
• Advanced proficiency using Excel, including Power Query and Power Pivot, for accessing, modeling and conforming data for analysis.
• Strong experience using Power BI for creating visualizations and dashboards to communicate data.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to assist in making data-driven decisions and address data quality issues.
• Demonstrated communication and collaboration skills with diverse data consumer groups that include individuals with varying levels of comfort and experience interpreting and using data.
• Experience assigning and directing work and managing priorities across a team.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in office in our Salem location
• Ability to work in an area of moderate noise level with many distractions and maintain good working relationship with other employees in the unit is needed.
• The majority of the day is spent sitting at a desk working on a computer.
• Position involves a high workload volume that can be unpredictable and fast paced requiring the ability to prioritize to meet required deadlines.
• Some work is performed under pressure with tight timelines or adverse circumstances.
• This position may require communication with state and federal government agencies in order to provide or obtain information.
• Rare travel, overnight stays and working before or after normal work hours may occasionally be required.

Background Checks And Requirements

• If selected as a finalist, we will conduct a criminal history and background check. Adverse criminal history or background check may lead to disqualification. Additional background check information.
• The Oregon Department of Human Services does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. ODHS will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
• Finalists must be cleared by the FBI Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) through a fingerprint-based criminal records check.

Benefits

• ODHS Employee Resource Group communities that promote shared learning.
• Cost of Living Adjustments.
• Annual salary increases (until you reach the top of the listed salary range).
• Amazing benefits package.
• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Employment Preference

Veterans’ And Oregon National Guard Preference

• Eligible Veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources.

General Information

• This is a permanent, full-time position and is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
• This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification.