Operations & Policy Analyst 2 - PMO Analyst

State of Oregon; Salem (OR); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off

PERS/OPSRP retirement

Wellness resources

Career development

Commuting support

Student loan forgiveness

Job summary

OREGON YOUTH AUTHORITY is seeking a PMO Analyst to strengthen how technology projects are planned, governed, and delivered across the state. The role develops standardized project management processes, governance, and portfolio reporting to ensure IT initiatives align with agency priorities and youth safety efforts.

Your responsibilities include leading full-lifecycle IT projects, maintaining the project portfolio with dashboards and executive reporting, and supporting governance reviews to keep

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus two years of IT project management or related work.
• Alternative: five years of IT project management, portfolio admin, or governance.
• Strong writing, analysis, and facilitating diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-lifecycle IT project management from initiation to closeout.
• Maintain and analyze project portfolio, dashboards and KPIs.
• Administer PMO governance including intake and reviews.
• Drive continuous improvement of PMO templates and processes.
• Coordinate with business units, IS teams and vendors.

Skills

Data analysis

Process mapping

Policy writing

Stakeholder facilitation

PM fundamentals

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration

5 years IT project management / governance experience

Tools

SharePoint

MS Project

Power BI

Job description

OREGON YOUTH AUTHORITY

Operations & Policy Analyst 2 - Project Management Office (PMO) Analyst

SALEM, OREGON - Central Office - Information Systems Division

The Oregon Youth Authority's Information Services Division is looking for a PMO Analyst to help strengthen how the agency plans, governs, and delivers technology projects that support youth safety and services statewide. As part of the Project Management Office (PMO), this position develops and improves standardized project management processes, governance practices, and portfolio reporting so that IT initiatives are consistent, well-documented, and aligned with agency priorities. The PMO Analyst researches project management best practices and statewide IT standards, maintains PMO templates and tools, and supports governance reviews that keep technology work accountable and transparent. This is an opportunity to shape how a mission-driven IT organization plans and delivers its work — bringing structure, clarity, and continuous improvement to teams supporting some of the state's most vulnerable youth.

Your Role as a PMO Analyst:

• Lead full-lifecycle IT project management — initiation through closeout — including charters, schedules, risk registers, and status reporting.
• Maintain and analyze the Information Services project portfolio, building dashboards, KPIs, and executive-level performance reporting.
• Administer PMO governance processes, including project intake, governance reviews, and materials for leadership and oversight committees.
• Drive continuous improvement of PMO methodologies, templates, and business processes through process mapping and stakeholder facilitation.
• Serve as a liaison across business units, IS teams, and vendors to coordinate technology implementations and resolve project issues.

About OYA

The Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) is a national leader in the juvenile justice field, pioneering the implementation of a positive human development framework for its work with staff and youth, and using data to match the right youth with the right services. We seek to foster cultural competence and pursue equitable solutions to support youth under our care. Our agency mission is to protect the public and reduce crime by holding youth accountable and providing opportunities for reformation in safe environments.

If you are looking to join a team that values individual and cultural differences and the opportunity to contribute in the success of youth reformation by enriching our workforce with diversity, OYA wants to hear from you!

People of color, women and other members of historically underserved communities are strongly encouraged to apply!

For more information please visit www.oregon.gov/oya.

Our amazing benefits include:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, vision, and dental plans for you and your family. Additional benefits include life insurance, short- and long-term disability, deferred compensation savings plans, and flexible spending accounts for health and childcare.

• Generous Paid Time Off: 11 holidays, 3 personal business days, monthly sick leave and vacation leave that increases with years of service.

• Retirement Benefits: Membership in Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/ Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).

• Wellness Resources: Support for work-life balance, health, and overall well-being.

• Career Development: Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

• Commuting: Access to Get There - Oregon’s carpool matching tool and trip planner.

• Student Loan Forgiveness: Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

• Live, work, and play in Salem, Oregon.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills; and two years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work in information technology project management, project portfolio administration, business process analysis, or IT governance.

OR;

• Any combination of experience and education equivalent to five years of experience in information technology project management, project portfolio administration, business process analysis, or IT governance.

Required Skills:

• Ability to analyze complex data and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Skill in process mapping, business process analysis, and workflow optimization.
• Strong writing and documentation skills for policy, procedure, and technical content.
• Ability to work with diverse stakeholders and facilitate meetings.
• Knowledge of project management principles and IT operational concepts.

Desired Attributes:

If you have these qualities, let us know! It’s how we will choose whom to move forward!

Note: You do not need to have all of these qualities to be eligible for this position.

• Organizational agility — prioritizing and managing multiple concurrent projects, deadlines, and shifting demands in a fast-paced program office
• Sound judgment in ambiguous situations — sizing up an incomplete or evolving issue and recommending a path forward without precedent
• Governance and compliance mindset — operating within defined standards and approval processes and proactively flagging compliance risk
• Translating technical/project information for non-technical audiences and building buy-in with stakeholders who don't report to this position (will be assessed at additional assessments and/or time of interview)
• Adaptability — adjusting an approach when priorities, tools, or requirements shift, and treating setbacks as a chance to refine process
• Collaborative and respectful team orientation (will be assessed at additional assessments and/or time of interview)
• Experience with SharePoint, MS Project, Power BI, or similar tools preferred.
• Prior experience on public sector projects — familiarity with the procurement, budget, approval, and regulatory environment specific to government work

Caution: If you fail to follow these instructions, including failing to attach a resume or cover letter as described above, we will have to disqualify your application. We cannot consider incomplete or late applications.

Tentative Interview Schedule:

• First Round Interviews (MS TEAMS): October 14, 2026
• Second Round Interviews (MS TEAMS): October 20, 2026

Additional Information:

• This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill multiple, current, and future vacancies.
• Your application materials are used to determine your starting salary range. Through an equal pay assessment, we will determine the salary offer using the information you provide in your submitted application materials. Please ensure your application materials are detailed, accurate and reflect your skills, experience (paid and unpaid) and education as they relate to the position when applying. For more information on pay equity, click here.
• The salary range listed is the non- PERS participating rate. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6%. Please review the Classification and Compensation page for more details.
• This position receives annual increases on anniversary date until the maximum of the salary range is reached.
• This position is represented by SEIU.
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HYBRID WORK INFORMATION:

Candidates may be approved for hybrid work. Hybrid work suitability is evaluated based upon business needs at the time of hire. Hybrid work approval can be revoked at any time. Candidates are expected to:

• Be able to report to the office location listed in the job posting, as necessary.
• Demonstrate access to a broadband internet connection that meets or exceeds the minimum acceptable requirements; OYA IT Services will provide the necessary hardware to employees who are approved for remote work.
• Have a private workspace.
• Maintain good standing (i.e., no performance or attendance issues).

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Additional Information:

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we are here to serve. OYA is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be individualized based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. The more diverse we are, the better our work will be.

Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process. For assistance regarding reasonable accommodation or for alternative format please contact OYA Recruitment at 971-345-1236. Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1.

Pre-employment Checks:

In keeping with our mission, OYA will conduct a criminal record check, per OAR 416 Division 800, a driving record background check and a vulnerable population abuse and neglect check. Information obtained about an individual is confidential. An individual who refuses to consent to a criminal records/background check shall be disqualified from consideration in the position for which you applied. All applicants are subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as fingerprint based on criminal records check, pre-employment drug screening and/or education verification as required for the position.

In 2003 Congress passed the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), the first federal civil statue focused specifically on addressing sexual violence in juvenile facilities, jails, prisons, and other facilities. In recognition of the rights, safety, and well-being of the youth we serve you will be asked specific questions about your background to ensure our hiring and promotion practices comply with the National PREA standards.

All positions in OYA will require the incumbent to serve as a "mandatory reporter" of child abuse.

Visa Sponsorship:

We do not offer Visa sponsorship. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US. OYA uses E-Verify to confirm that applicants are authorized to work in the United States.

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