Job Description

Initial Posting Date:

05/27/2026

Application Deadline:

06/07/2026

Agency:

Department of Corrections

Salary Range:

$7,537 - $11,098

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Government Finance & Policy Analyst, Operations & Policy Analyst 4 - Job Rotation opportunity for ODOC and OCE employees only

Government Finance & Policy Analyst, Operations & Policy Analyst 4 - Job Rotation opportunity for ODOC and OCE employees only

ODOC Headquarters (Salem/Hybrid)

Oregon Department of Corrections

We currently have one opportunity for a Government Finance & Policy Analyst job rotation at the ODOC Headquarters in Salem, Oregon. This job rotation is estimated to last 6 months with the possibility of an extensionApplicants must be current ODOC or OCE employees and are required to attach their current supervisor’s approval with their application material.

About the Job – Your Role

This position is responsible for identifying, analyzing, and making recommendations on financial and policy issues affecting the Department. Duties include reviewing and recommending changes to business practices that impact multiple divisions within the agency, as well as developing and implementing proposals, policies, systems, and strategies to address organizational needs and challenges.

The role also involves establishing and leading internal and external stakeholder groups in support of planning efforts, evaluating data across programs and divisions to identify trends, and designing operational systems, policies, and procedures. In addition, this position evaluates, analyzes, and interprets issues impacting agency programs and services, including the effects on state, federal, and local agency partners.

As assigned, this position may also take the lead on major initiatives aimed at improving financial and budgetary practices across the agency and, when appropriate, with external stakeholders.

This position is management services and may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute.

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 (5) years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.

OR;

• Any combination of experience and education equivalent to eight (8) years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skills for the classification.

Note: The specific type of experience or education requirements will be listed by the recruiting agency based on the position under recruitment.

Requested Skills

• Strong analytical and financial management skills with the ability to evaluate complex issues and implement effective solutions.
• Knowledge of accounting, budgeting principles, and fiscal management practices.
• Ability to develop and recommend policies, procedures, and strategic initiatives.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to present information clearly and objectively.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with staff, stakeholders, government officials, and legislative partners.
• Experience analyzing financial proposals and assessing operational and fiscal impacts.
• Ability to advise senior leadership and recommend innovative improvements to financial and business practices.
• Skill in interpreting and utilizing data to support decision-making, performance standards, and operational improvements.
• Ability to establish long-range goals and develop strategies to achieve organizational objectives.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive financial, budgetary, and agency planning information.

Required

• Must be a current ODOC or OCE employee and attach their current supervisor’s approval with their application materials.

Application Information

• In the Work Experience section of your application make sure to include the dates and duties of all relevant positions and details to support how you meet these attributes. If you do not include education or work experience meeting the minimum qualifications, you will not be considered for the position. Only the candidates whose experience most closely matches the qualifications and requested skills of this position will be invited to interview. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the job posting close date.
• The job posting closes at 11:59 PM (PDT/PST) on the close date. After you submit your application, be sure to respond to the two questionnaires relating to public records requests and veterans’ preference immediately following your submittal. These questions are necessary to complete the application process.
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• As part of our selection process, we may require additional assessment stages, such as written exercises, to further evaluate candidates’ qualifications. Meaningful participation in these exercises is required for all applicants moving forward in the process. Failure to complete the required exercise(s) within the specified timeframe will result in disqualification from consideration. All candidates who successfully complete these screening stages and meet the necessary requirements will advance to the next stage in the selection process.
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Working Conditions

The majority of duties are performed in an office environment and require extended periods of sitting and computer use. Employees are expected to regularly use email and accounting-related systems in the performance of their duties.

This position may occasionally involve stressful situations, including challenging customer interactions, resolving financial discrepancies, and managing competing deadlines during peak workloads.

Work may be conducted in a hybrid environment, including telework and/or work at DOC Headquarters. Physical attendance may be required for meetings, trainings, or other work-related activities at various locations. Regular attendance is an essential function of this position, and occasional extended work hours may be required.

Occasional in-state travel to field offices and institutions may occur and can include contact with Adults in Custody (AICs), which may pose a risk of physical injury. Employees may also be required to provide assistance through recall and/or reassignment during institutional emergencies or AIC unrest.

About the Department

The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for over 12,000 adults in custody in 12 state prisons throughout Oregon. It advises and evaluates counties regarding administration of probation and parole programs supervising more than 24,000 offenders in Oregon communities. The mission is to protect communities, promote accountability, and transform lives.

The Oregon Department of Corrections serves a diverse and changing population of people who are incarcerated and on supervision. We commit to creating an organization both reflecting the diversity of the population we serve and ensuring all employees thrive in a culture of safety, trust, and belonging. We strive to be an anti-racist corrections system. Welcoming, inclusive, and respectful of all people. Free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

The Department offers a variety of programs and opportunity to create a safe and healthy environment to for our staff, volunteers, and adults in custody. Joining the Oregon Department of Corrections is joining a team working for the benefit of our communities through innovative and proven correctional practices.

Benefits

The salary range listed above is for non-PERS qualifying applicants. PERS qualifying applicants may be eligible for an adjusted range to reflect an additional 6.95%.

The State of Oregon provides a generous benefit package, which includes:

• Family health, vision, and dental insurance
• Vacation, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays
• 21 days paid military leave for national guard and reserve components
• Optional short and long-term disability
• Term life insurance
• Fully paid retirement program
• Oregon Saving Growth Plan
• Flexible spending accounts for health and childcare
• And more

About the Process – What to Expect

• After the application deadline, a recruiter will review submissions for education and experience to identify candidates who best fit the minimum qualifications and requested skills.

• Top candidates will be referred to the hiring manager.
• The hiring manager will review your application and schedule interviews.
• Interview will be held with a panel of stakeholders who have completed panel assessment training. Scores will be determined based on predetermined questions and scoring guides. Preferences points will be applied in compliance with relevant laws and bargaining agreements. There may be multiple rounds of interviews.
• Final candidates will have a background check, PREA check, and reference checks.
• A Classification and Compensation analyst will review the Workday Application of the successful candidate to determine starting wages. Learn more about Equal Pay.
• A job offer will be extended through Workday to the successful candidate. Congratulations, and welcome to the team!

Requirements for Employment

The successful candidate for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, there may be some felony convictions that could disqualify you for this position. However, having a felony record does not exclusively restrict you from being considered as an applicant. CJIS clearance is done at the conditional job offer. If you have questions about whether or not your criminal record could disqualify for you, please contact the recruiter for more information.

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDI&B) is embedded in the Department of Corrections core values. The department strives to be a model employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Ensuring legal compliance, efficiency, and exceeding expectations to deliver the best public services.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. Additional information can be found from The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Know Your Rights

The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for complying with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA 42 U.S.C. 1997). PREA prohibits the Oregon Department of Corrections from hiring, promoting, or contracting with anyone, (that will have direct contact with residents), who has engaged in, been convicted of, or been civilly or administratively adjudicated for engaging in sexual abuse in confinement settings. Learn more about PREA.

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. Please note – if you are a veteran, you will receive a task in Workday to upload your documents immediately after you submit your initial application. You will have up until 24 hours after the posted application deadline to submit the appropriate documentation.

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.

Questions

If you have questions about the position, selection process, or need accommodations to participate in the recruitment process please contact the recruiter and reference the requisition number.

Recruiter: Maria Arellano, Maria.A.Arellano@doc.state.or.us

Reference Number: 200595

• Workday will timeout after 15 minutes of inactivity. You may lose progress on your application.
• Workday performs weekly maintenance Friday evenings, and the system may be down for several hours.
• ODOC does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States.
• This applicant list may be used to fill future vacancies. Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.
• This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. The pay and benefits on all announcements may change without notice.