Infrastructure Program Coordinator (Program Analyst 3)

State of Oregon; Salem (VA); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work/life balance

Pension plan

Flexible work schedules

Paid leave

Job summary

Business Oregon, the state’s economic development agency, seeks an Infrastructure Program Coordinator to manage and strengthen infrastructure funding programs. You’ll shape implementation, develop practical solutions, and build partnerships to ensure public investments yield meaningful outcomes for Oregon communities.

The role offers a hybrid work arrangement with on-site collaboration as needed and opportunities to apply judgment to improve program practices across the state.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, or a degree related to the agency program; four years’ experience coordinating or administering a program.
• Or any combination of experience or education equivalent to seven years of experience for Analyst 3.
• Program Analyst 2 option: Bachelor’s degree and two years’ experience; OR five years’ experience in a related area.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day administration and implementation of state and federal infrastructure funding programs.
• Interpret and apply statutes, administrative rules, policies, regulations, and funding requirements.
• Manage application and funding processes including eligibility review, project readiness, awards, agreements, monitoring, reporting, and closeout.
• Develop and maintain program procedures, guidance, forms, checklists, handbooks, tracking systems, and tools.
• Evaluate program operations to improve efficiency, compliance, accessibility, and customer experience.
• Analyze data to monitor performance, trends, and develop improvement recommendations.
• Provide technical assistance, guidance, and training to Regional Project Managers on requirements and processes.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal teams and external partners.

Skills

Program Admin

Program Eval

Research & Docs

Grant/Contract Admin

Communications & Partnerships

Education

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

Job description

Business Oregon, the state’s economic development agency, is currently hiring an Infrastructure Program Coordinator (Program Analyst 3).

Business Oregon is looking for a collaborative, solutions-focused Program Coordinator to help manage and strengthen state and federal infrastructure funding programs. In this role, you’ll work across programs that support the infrastructure needed for housing, water and wastewater systems, drinking water protection, and other critical community needs.

You’ll have the opportunity to shape program implementation, develop practical solutions, build strong partnerships, and help ensure public investments achieve meaningful results for Oregon communities. The work is varied and collaborative, with opportunities to apply your judgment, strengthen program practices, and contribute to how Business Oregon delivers infrastructure resources across the state.

If you enjoy work that combines program administration, analysis, problem-solving, collaboration, and continuous improvement, and want to see the tangible impact of your work in communities across Oregon, we encourage you to apply.

The goal of this recruitment is to fill this position at Program Analyst 3 level. However, we encourage candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for the Program Analyst 2 level to apply. Underfill applicants must meet the Program Analyst 3 qualification within 36 months from date of hire.

We are committed to fostering a supportive work environment that promotes work-life balance and flexibility. This is a hybrid position that may offer the ability to work from home, balancing flexibility with meaningful in-person collaboration. Regular on-site collaboration is an important part of how our team works and may be required to meet business and operational needs.

Salary Range: $5,983 - $9,183

Here’s what you will do:

• Manage the day-to-day administration and implementation of assigned state and federal infrastructure funding programs.
• Interpret and apply statutes, administrative rules, policies, regulations, and funding requirements to program and project activities.
• Manage application and funding processes, including eligibility review, project readiness, awards, agreements, monitoring, reporting, and closeout.
• Develop and maintain program procedures, guidance, forms, checklists, handbooks, tracking systems, and other tools that support consistent program delivery.
• Evaluate program operations and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, compliance, accessibility, customer experience, and service delivery.
• Analyze program, project, and financial data to monitor performance, identify trends and issues, and develop recommendations for improvement.
• Provide technical assistance, guidance, and training to Regional Project Managers and other internal partners on program requirements and processes.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal teams, state and federal agencies, local and Tribal governments, utilities, community organizations, and other infrastructure partners.

For a copy of the full position description, please contact the recruiter listed at the bottom of this job announcement.

Minimum Qualifications:

Program Analyst 3 Option:

A bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, or a degree related to the agency program that demonstrates the capacity for the knowledge and skills; and four years’ experience coordinating or administering a program

OR

Any combination of experience or education equivalent to seven years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skill requirements listed for the classification.

Program Analyst 2 option (underfill):

A bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, or a degree related to the agency program that demonstrates the capacity for the knowledge and skills; and two years’ experience coordinating or administering a program

OR

Any combination of experience or education equivalent to five years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skill requirements listed for the classification.

Requested Skills:

The ideal candidate will possess a combination of some or all the following skills.

If you have these requested skills, let us know in your application materials! It’s how we will choose who will move forward! You do not need to have all these skills to be eligible for this position.

• Program Administration. Experience administering complex programs, including implementing program requirements, coordinating activities and priorities, monitoring performance, and supporting programs through implementation and closeout.
• Program and Project Evaluation. Experience evaluating programs, projects, or processes; interpreting statutes, rules, policies, or funding requirements; identifying issues or barriers; and developing practical recommendations for improvement.
• Research and Documentation. Experience researching and analyzing complex information and developing clear procedures, guidance, tools, or other resources to support consistent program implementation.
• Financial, Grant, or Contract Administration. Experience administering grants, loans, contracts, or other funding agreements, including monitoring project and financial activities, reviewing documentation, and ensuring compliance with applicable requirements.
• Communication and Collaborative Partnerships. Experience communicating complex information clearly to a variety of audiences and developing and maintaining collaborative working relationships with internal teams, state and federal agencies, local and Tribal governments, and other partners.

We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet every one of our requested skills listed.

What Business Oregon does:

Business Oregon is the economic development agency for the state of Oregon. We have about 200 people on our team, and we work with communities and businesses. We use our programs and expertise to help businesses grow, so they can in turn add jobs, diversify the economy, and increase Oregon prosperity. We work with communities to enhance and expand infrastructure and community safety with projects such as water/wastewater systems, seismic rehabilitation for schools, or rural broadband development. This also sets the stage for future business development. Our mission is to invest in Oregon’s businesses, communities, and people to promote a globally competitive, diverse, and inclusive economy, all carried out with an agency strategic plan.

Through a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility we can advance towards our vision of prosperity for all. As the state of Oregon’s economic development agency, Business Oregon advances socio-economic justice by applying an equity lens to our programs, partnerships, and investments, ensuring that our decision-making and resource allocation reflect the needs of all Oregonians. By embedding diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility into our agency’s culture and practices, we work to expand access, dismantle barriers, and promote equitable economic opportunities across the state.

The mission of the Oregon Business Development Department, dba Business Oregon, is to invest in Oregon businesses, communities, and people to promote a globally competitive, diverse, and inclusive economy.

The Economic Development Division (EDD) promotes business and economic development opportunities by removing barriers to business growth and job creation/retention and meeting community infrastructure investment needs. The EDD division provides services that assist Oregon businesses, local governments, Tribal governments, and communities in accessing state incentive programs and economic development resources for both the public and private sectors. Programs and assistance include business finance, infrastructure financing, broadband development, global trade assistance, and other community and economic development initiatives. Recruitment Officers, Regional Development Officers, Regional Project Managers, Global Trade Specialists, analysts, program specialists and coordinators, and loan officers work collectively in partnership with Oregon businesses and local communities to achieve the State’s economic development goals.

The Economic Development division is comprised of Business Services, Infrastructure and Program Services, and Innovation and Business Resources. This position is housed within the Infrastructure and Program Services section of the EDD.

What’s in it for you:

• Work/life balance , generous benefit package, 11 paid holidays a year, 3 paid personal days, flexible work schedules, paid leave, employer contribution retirement plan (PERS), and so much more. Learn more about working at Business Oregon and the benefits we offer.
• Planning for your future. Pension plan, and deferred compensation packages.
• Deepening employee engagement by connecting and building strong teams, using enhanced communications, transparency, mentoring, and coaching.
• Care for our people and culture. At Business Oregon, we value community and foster a sense of belonging for our employees. We invest in our employees’ well-being including training and professional development, addressing burnout and other efforts that contribute to healthy, whole employees.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness. If you’re employed by a government agency, you may be eligible. Learn more.

Additional Information:

• Business Oregon does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States. Learn more.
• Hiring a successful candidate will be contingent upon the results of a criminal background check. Adverse background data may result in immediate disqualification.
• This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current position and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
• Per the Pay Equity Law passed in 2017, a pay equity analysis will be conducted to determine what pay step the successful candidate will be offered. The analysis will be based on the relevant experience, education, training, and certifications documented in the application materials.
• This is a full-time classified, exempt position and is not represented by a union.
• This is a PERS qualifying position. Employees new to the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) will get a 6.95% base salary increase and will pay a 6% employee contribution to PERS, after an initial six-month waiting period.
• Are you looking to live in and experience Oregon? Learn more about life in Pendleton, Salem, and Portland.

Need help?

We invite you to contact the recruiter for application questions or job-specific questions.

• The recruiter for this position is Haley Vigeland, Human Resource Analyst. If you contact the recruiter, please include the job requisition (REQ) number at the top of this job post.
• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone (call or text): 971-446-8253

It is our policy to provide reasonable accommodation for all applicants who may need it. Should you need assistance or accommodation, please contact the recruiter at [e-mail] to discuss how we can best meet your needs.

Business Oregon is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer.

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