Operations & Policy Analyst 3

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Why Join Us

Oregon counts on us! Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide us as we serve Oregon taxpayers whose tax dollars support the critical infrastructure of Oregonians' daily lives. 

Department of Revenue is recruiting for an Operations Data - Operations & Policy Analyst 3 position. We are looking for talented, detail-oriented individuals to join our Business Division in the Oregon Special Business Programs Unit. This is a Limited Duration/Job Rotation opportunity. This opportunity will end on or before September 30, 2026, however, it could end at any time. 

This position is headquartered in our Salem office; however, the successful candidate may be eligible for in state hybrid work.  Hybrid work consists of performing duties onsite in a standard office environment and working remotely. 

Job Rotation Opportunity:  Employees of the State of Oregon may choose to be considered as a job rotation candidate. To apply as a job rotation candidate, you must be currently employed by the State of Oregon in a permanent position, in good standing (limited duration and temporary employees are not eligible) and have written (email, memo, etc.) approval from your manager/supervisor to apply. Please attach your manager’s/supervisor’s written approval to apply to your application. This opportunity will end on or before September 30, 2026. At that time, you will return to your previous position.

In order to be considered for Department of Revenue recruitments, you must reside within the state of Oregon. Current Revenue employees who live outside of Oregon may apply and will be considered.

What You Will Be Doing

Below is a sampling of job duties. It is not meant to encompass all duties.

• Gathers, analyzes, and presents data for the section.

• Develops and maintains reports of the section’s data to be used by management to make decisions for the section or to report to agency management on the performance of the section.

• Uses GenTax, Tardis, PowerBI, SQL, and potential other programs to gather, analyze and present data.

• Plans and develops, in coordination with management and the section resource allocation team, the OSBP Section’s biennial plans.

• Conducting studies or research necessary to identify potential areas of noncompliance risk.

• Work with auditors, OPA’s and managers to identify areas of low ta compliance.

• Evaluate and made changes annually to database queries or other processes to increase effectiveness of OSBP Audit Program.

For a complete position description click here.

For any additional questions please contact Beverly RatheLeGurche @ beverly.a.rathelegurche@dor.oregon.gov.  

This Is What You Need to Qualify

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 four years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.
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Any combination of experience and education equivalent to seven years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skills for the classification.

The ideal candidate will possess the following desired skills and attributes:

• Demonstrates the ability to create clear reports and information from raw data, sometimes from multiple sources.

• Demonstrates proficiency gathering and analyzing data with PowerBI, SQL Server Management Studio (SQL), or their equivalent software.

• Experience presenting data to a variety of audience with differing levels of technical expertise.

• Demonstrates the ability to propose innovative solutions from raw data.

• Ability to create strategies for evaluating and improving the effectiveness of business processes.

• Ability to work collaboratively with other data experts across the agency.

What's In It For You

The State of Oregon offers a competitive and affordable health and benefits package, including excellent medical, vision and dental coverage, pension and retirement programs, paid holidays off, and personal business leave, as well as paid and accrued vacation leave, and sick leave. In addition to standard medical benefits and employee leave, the state also provides additional optional benefits, such as basic life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.

How to Apply

• Click on the "Apply" link above to complete your online application and submit by the posted closing date and time. For step-by-step instructions click apply to work for the state or current state employee.

• The work experience and/or education section of your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all the minimum qualifications and desired skills and attributes listed above.

• Complete any supplemental questions through Workday.

• Attach your current resume (Workday job history may substitute for a resume).

• Attach a Cover Letter of no more than two pages describing your experience gathering and analyzing data with PowerBI, SQL Server Management Studio (SQL), or their equivalent software.  Please use specific examples.  Failure to attach the cover letter will result in your application being removed from further consideration.  Your cover letter and resume or Workday job history will be reviewed by the hiring manager to determine if you will move forward in the interview process. 

• Warning – Workday will timeout after 20 minutes of inactivity and will not save your application progress. There is now a “save for later” function, if you need to take a break please be sure to click the save for later button to save your progress.

• Be sure to check Workday and your email for additional tasks and updates. After hitting submit there may be additional required tasks for you to complete prior to the announcement closing.

• If you are requesting Veteran’s Preference, you will receive a Workday task to submit your supporting documents.  Be sure to submit your documentation prior to the close date of this posting in order to have the preference considered.

Additional Information

• This is an SEIU-represented position. This recruitment may be used to fill additional vacancies as they occur.

• 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%.

• Review the Classification and Compensation page for more details on the classification, or you may visit our website for information on the job offer process following pay equity.

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Applicants who require VISA sponsorship will not be considered at this time.

• Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. Click on the following link for additional information on Veterans’ Preference.

• Criminal Records Check - Employment in any position with the Department of Revenue for all current and prospective employees is contingent on passing a criminal background and fingerprinting check. Circumstances of any criminal conviction will be reviewed to determine eligibility for the position under recruitment.

• To work for the Department of Revenue you must comply with all income tax laws. This means that the department will check to see if you have filed Oregon income tax returns and made arrangements to pay any outstanding liabilities before offering you a position.

• If you need an application in an alternate format in order to complete the process, you may contact us at: Human Resources at (503) 945-8547.

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The Oregon Department of Revenue strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. The Oregon Department of Revenue is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to workforce diversity.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every one of the desired attributes listed.  We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a non-traditional background.  We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every one of our attributes listed.  If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, please feel free to contact us to discuss your application.