Deputy Director

Oregon Liquor & Cannabis Commission; United States; Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays a year

Personal days

Sick time

Vacation accruals

Pension and retirement programs

Advancement and learning opportunities

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

OLCC in Milwaukie, OR is seeking a Deputy Director to oversee performance, technology, finance, communications, and legislative activities. This executive role leads multiple divisions, develops metrics, and guides budget planning for agency-wide strategic priorities.

The position requires extensive leadership experience, is hybrid after training, with in-office work three days per week and relocation to Portland planned by 2027.

Qualifications

• Eight years of management, progressively responsible leadership, or executive level experience.
• A bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of experience.
• A graduate degree may substitute for up to five years of experience.
• Leading complex organizational operations or multi-division teams.
• Developing and implementing strategic plans and performance metrics.
• Legislative engagement, policy analysis, and public sector financial management.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Policy analysis

Legislative engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, or related field

Graduate degree in public administration, business administration, or related field

Job description

Job Title

Deputy Director

Employer

Oregon Liquor & Cannabis Commission (OLCC)

Position Type

Employee Position

Salary Range

$11,429 - $17,704

Initial Posting Date & Application Deadline

Initial Posting Date: 11/06/2026
Application Deadline: 11/22/2026

Location

Milwaukie, OR headquarters office (relocating to Portland, OR approximately Q3 2027)

Work arrangements

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.

About the agency

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

• 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

Required Experience

• 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

Background and Screening

A successful background check is required, including eligibility for Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS). This position requires a background and security check with fingerprinting to work in areas that handle confidential documents. An adverse background and failed security clearance will result in disqualification. Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. OLCC does not offer VISA sponsorships. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet our agency employment eligibility standards. 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.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

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. Oregon state government is a large organization by nearly any standard. With over 40,000 employees working all over the state, in small communities and large, we are proving that government can be innovative. We work as a team, challenging ourselves to be better, faster and more efficient with taxpayer dollars. After all, when every day we are responsible for caring for the needs of a diverse population and thriving business community, we simply must have the best and brightest workforce.

Preferred Worker Program

We hire preferred workers! For more information, please visit our website: Preferred Worker Program.

Contact Information

Please contact [e-mail] if you would like a copy of the position description.

Additional Notes

We work as a team, challenging ourselves to be better, faster and more efficient with taxpayer dollars. After all, when every day we are responsible for caring for the needs of a diverse population and thriving business community, we simply must have the best and brightest workforce. If you take responsibility for your actions, are passionate about helping others succeed, and have a reputation for excellence and honesty, why not make Oregon state government your next career move? Joining our team means you open the door to many possibilities. From entry level to executive, outdoor work to policy setting, we have a role for nearly every calling, expertise and background.

Oregon “flies with her own wings.”