Senior Policy Advisor and Project Manager

State of Oregon; Salem (OR); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits (PERS/OPSRP)

Paid time off

Wellness resources

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

State of Oregon’s Department of Administrative Services seeks a Senior Policy Advisor and Project Manager to lead enterprise-wide initiatives across state agencies. You will drive policy analysis, coordinate leadership forums, and support onboarding for new agency directors, delivering timely, cross-agency solutions.

The role requires building relationships with executives and presenting to senior leaders, including the governor’s staff, to advance statewide priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree as listed in the minimum qualifications.
• Five years of professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.
• Experience leading multi-organizational policy workgroups and presenting to senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide projects from planning through implementation across agencies.
• Analyze and recommend policy and procedural changes to improve operations.
• Coordinate statewide leadership forums to align priorities and accelerate problem-solving.
• Support onboarding and integration of new agency directors into the leadership structure.
• Represent DAS through briefings, reports, and presentations to governor’s office and legislative staff.
• Build collaborative relationships to strengthen Oregon’s leadership network and cross-agency solutions.

Skills

Policy analysis

Policy engagement

Project leadership

Communication

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science

Job description

Initial Posting Date: 08/26/2026

Application Deadline: 09/07/2026

Agency: Department of Administrative Services

Salary Range: $7,537 - $11,098

Position Type: Employee Position Title: Senior Policy Advisor and Project Manager

Senior Policy Advisor and Project Manager Operations & Policy Analyst 4 Oregon Department of Administrative Services Salem, Oregon (Hybrid)

What You’ll do:

• Lead enterprise-wide projects from planning through implementation, bringing together partners across agencies to deliver effective, timely results.
• Analyze and recommend policy and procedural changes that improve operational systems and support statewide priorities.
• Coordinate and facilitate statewide leadership forums to share insights, align on priorities, and accelerate collective problem-solving.
• Support onboarding and integration of new agency directors into the enterprise leadership structure.
• Represent DAS through briefings, reports, and presentations to partners including the governor’s office and legislative staff.
• Build collaborative relationships and foster knowledge sharing to strengthen Oregon’s leadership network and support long-term, cross-agency solutions.

What We Are Looking For

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 five years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.
• OR; Any combination of experience and education equivalent to eight years of professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.
• *Relevant experience must include leading multi-organizational policy workgroups, developing sound policy recommendations with well-documented analysis, and presenting the information to senior leaders. Make sure that we can find evidence of this in your application materials.

Desired Attributes:

• Policy Analysis: Ability to research and analyze laws, administrative rules, and policies, and make sound recommendations for changes that impact the state enterprise.
• Policy Engagement: Experience leading multi-agency efforts to develop and implement statewide policy.
• Project Leadership: Experience leading projects with multiple partners, including planning, identifying risks, managing timelines, and coordinating work across teams or agencies.
• Communication: Skill in preparing clear, accurate briefings, reports, or presentations for senior or executive audiences.
• Relationship Building: Ability to build and maintain effective collaborative working relationships with executives, senior leaders, and other partners.

Why DAS?

At DAS, our people drive innovation and service excellence. We support one another as professionals and individuals, creating a workplace built on learning, trust, and collaboration. We believe diverse perspectives strengthen our work and lead to better decisions.

Benefits

• 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.
• Hybrid Work Opportunity: Candidates may be approved for hybrid work. This position requires an in-person presence as needed for relationship development and to manage projects. In-person work is not scheduled routinely and requires flexibility from the incumbent. Terms will be discussed and agreed upon with the successful candidate.

Additional Details

In order to be considered for this position, you must reside within (or be willing torelocateto) Oregon by the start date.

This recruitment is for one permanent, full-time Operations & Policy Analyst 4 (management service, non-supervisory) position, and may be used to fill future vacancies.

*The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect the additional 6.95%.

Finalists will be subject to a computerized criminal history check, which may include fingerprints. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification.

We do not offer visa sponsorship.

Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States.

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.

The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Department of Administrative Services is an Equal Opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to workforce diversity.

At the Department of Administrative Services, we embody the value of hiring a workforce representative of the communities we serve, understanding that a diverse workforce revitalizes our state. We value diversity and foster a positive and welcoming environment where all employees can thrive.

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.

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.

If you’re looking at us from across the country (or beyond!), know that Oregon is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Made up of seven diverse regions, Oregon has the ocean, mountains, valleys, high desert, cities, small towns, and almost everything in between. Oregon “flies with her own wings.”