Deputy Director

Oregon Inc; Salem (OR); Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) seeks a Deputy Director to oversee performance, technology, finance, communications, and legislative affairs. You will lead divisions including Communications & Public Records, Information Technology, Financial Services, Legislative & Tribal Affairs, and Internal Audits, and report to the Executive Director.

You will help develop agency-wide performance metrics, biennial budgets, and strategic plans while coordinating with legislators, boards, and

Qualifications

• Eight years of management or executive-level experience.
• Bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of experience.
• Graduate degree may substitute for up to five years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead executive operations and cross-divisional teams.
• Develop and implement strategic plans and performance metrics.
• Direct legislative agenda and lobbying strategies for the agency.
• Oversee financial management, IT, communications, and public records efforts.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Legislative engagement

Public sector financial management

Communication & public records

Education

Bachelor's degree in public administration or related field

Graduate degree in public administration or related field

Job description

Job Description

The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) oversees access to alcohol and cannabis products in Oregon through education, regulation, and distilled spirits distribution. Our aim is to protect public health and safety while supporting responsible businesses and providing funding for local and state agencies.

Initial Posting Date

11/06/2026

Application Deadline

11/22/2026

Agency

Oregon Liquor & Cannabis Commission

Salary Range

$11,429 - $17,704

Position Type

Employee

Position Title

Deputy Director

Job Description

The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) oversees access to alcohol and cannabis products in Oregon through education, regulation, and distilled spirits distribution. Our aim is to protect public health and safety while supporting responsible businesses and providing funding for local and state agencies.

The agency is comprised of three major operational programs: the Distilled Spirits Program, the Recreational Marijuana Program, and the Public Safety Program. All three programs are supported by the Administration, Financial Services, and Support Services divisions. Revenue generated from these programs helps support state and local government programs.

What’s In It For You

• Rewarding work in a productive and creative environment
• Colleagues who are passionate about public service and safety
• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, personal days, sick time, vacation accruals, and more! Click here to learn about State of Oregon benefits.
• Pension and retirement programs
• Advancement and learning opportunities to grow your career with the State of Oregon
• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• A workplace that fosters fairness, equity, and inclusion where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

About This Opportunity

• This position is based at our Milwaukie, OR headquarters office. Please note that the headquarters will relocate from Milwaukie to Portland, OR by approximately Q3 2027.
• After an initial training period, this position may be eligible for a flexible hybrid work schedule, however weekly in-office work (three days per week) will be required. This position is not eligible to be fully remote.
• This position is an executive service position and is not represented by a union.

Here’s What You Will Do

The Deputy Director serves as the performance, technology, finance, communications, and legislative steward for OLCC and serves under the purview of the OLCC Executive Director. The Deputy oversees these key internal divisions: Communications & Public Records, Information Technology, Financial Services, Legislative & Tribal Affairs, and Internal Audits. The Deputy also represents the agency to constituent groups, interested parties, elected officials, local and state government agencies, and other partners. On behalf of the OLCC Executive Director, the Deputy Director develops and implements agency-wide performance metrics and long-term planning strategies. The Deputy will assist in developing, executing and monitoring the agency’s biennial budget and strategic plan. The Deputy will direct the development and implementation of OLCCs legislative agenda and lobbying strategies and ensure agency policy priorities are informed by research, best practices, national trends, and partner engagement. The Deputy leads strategic initiatives for critical cross-agency and agency-wide organizational advancement efforts. The Deputy will also provide oversight into agency program delivery as well as identify emerging issues within the agency and advise the Executive Director as needed.

The Deputy Director provides agency-wide leadership and serves as a principal member of the agency’s Executive Team. OLCC Executive Team members must demonstrate effective leadership, with strong interpersonal skills, a high degree of organizational and systems knowledge, problem-solving initiative, and self-management in their day-to-day comportment. Executive Team members must also possess skill in working with diverse groups, collaborative problem-solving and collegial relationship-building with divisions and partner groups to ensure commitment to common goals. This includes effectively communicating, coordinating and working with legislative bodies, administrators, members of boards and commissions and other agency partners and the public. As a leading member of the Executive Team, this position supports the director in the strategic leadership and oversight of the agency’s operations, services, and programs.

Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.

Minimum Qualifications

Here’s what you need to qualify:

• Eight years of management, progressively responsible leadership, or executive level experience; ideally in federal, state, or local government
• A bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, or related field may substitute for four years of experience.
• A graduate degree in public administration, business administration, or related field may substitute for up to five years of experience.

Candidates Must Also Have Demonstrated Experience In

• Leading complex organizational operations or multi-division teams.
• Developing and implementing strategic plans, performance metrics, or data-driven organizational improvement initiatives.
• Legislative engagement, policy analysis and development, representing an organization in governmental settings.
• Public sector financial management, information technology, and/or communications and public records

A successful background check is required, including eligibility for Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS).

OLCC is fully committed to attracting, retaining, developing, and promoting the most qualified candidates without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or veteran status.