Initial Posting Date:
03/05/2025
Application Deadline:
03/16/2025
Agency:
Department of Energy
Salary Range:
$5,320 - $8,143
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Business Analyst (Operations and Policy Analyst 2) – Hybrid Remote Work Opportunity
Job Description:
WORKING AT THE OREGON DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
At the Oregon Department of Energy, we're helping shape the state's energy future. Our team is dedicated to keeping Oregon on the leading edge of renewable energy and efficiency while supporting energy innovation, investment, equity, and resilience. From helping Oregonians save energy at home; to overseeing the state's interests in the world's largest environmental cleanup at the Hanford nuclear site in Washington, our work is challenging, rewarding, and diverse. We work with developers and communities on proposed energy facilities, with schools and manufacturers looking to save energy and money, and with other agencies and stakeholders on meeting the challenges of climate change. Oregon is one of the most energy-efficient states in the country, routinely landing near the top of annual national rankings. ODOE is committed to helping Oregon remain an energy leader, and that starts with hiring engaged team members ready to deliver for all Oregonians.
The Central Services Division provides shared services for budgeting, accounting, payroll, contracting, federal grants management, information technology management, database development and management, facilities, records management, risk management, employee safety, and office reception.
The Information Services section helps achieve the agency’s mission by building and maintaining a modern, reliable, and readily accessible technology infrastructure. The section provides network administration, system administration, application development, database solutions, data governance, information security, and technical support through excellent customer service for the entire agency. The Information Services section also supports the agency’s educational mission by providing tools and capacity for gathering, sharing, and publishing data and information with citizens, partners, and stakeholders. In addition, the Information Services section provides internal services focusing on securing information and infrastructure, and coordinates enterprise technology efforts with Enterprise Information Services.
We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for our positions and hope you will join us on our path to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are an agency that embraces social equity through our values, strategic planning, and actions. Leaning into our equity priorities means we continually examine what we do, the impact we have, and our progress toward weaving social equity into who we are.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a liaison between business units and the Information Services team, effectively gathering and analyzing business requirements, translating them into technical specifications, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
For a complete listing of the duties and responsibilities for this position, please review the position description by clicking here.
This position is eligible for hybrid remote work, with a work schedule of 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday. The incumbent will be expected to be physically at the central workplace located at 550 Capitol St. NE in Salem, Oregon, at least six (6) times per year. This includes attendance at pre-scheduled in-person all-staff meetings. The position may also be required to work at the central workplace on a more frequent basis with advance notice, as needed.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
You will be a member of a diverse team built on collaboration and support.
We offer full medical, vision, and dental benefits with paid sick leave, vacation leave, personal leave, and 11 paid holidays a year.
This is a full-time, classified service position that is not represented by a union.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
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.
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Any combination of experience and education equivalent to five years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skills for the classification.
The most successful candidate will also have the following skills, experience, and background:
Strong ability to assess complex program operations and systems using qualitative and quantitative methods, identify gaps, and propose actionable improvements to optimize performance.
Proficient in gathering, documenting, and refining functional and non-functional requirements, with expertise in creating and evaluating business process models to communicate current and future states effectively.
Experience managing multiple, high visibility projects using structured methodologies, with a focus on risk analysis, stakeholder engagement, and adherence to project timelines and deliverables.
Skilled in analyzing operational systems, conducting feasibility studies, and facilitating internal acceptance testing/user acceptance testing processes to ensure system enhancements meet organizational objectives and technical requirements.
Proven ability to build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders, communicate complex technical concepts clearly, and deliver user-centric training and support for new systems or processes.
Project management experience preferred, but not required.
Studies have shown that women, trans, non-binary, Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color are less likely to apply for positions unless they believe they meet all the desired attributes. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the position. We strongly encourage candidates to apply, even those who might not believe they possess every one of the desired attributes. Applicants who most closely exhibit the desired attributes will be invited to continue in the application process.
HOW TO APPLY
Click the "Apply" button above and complete the online application.
A resume and cover letter are required for this job posting. Please attach both documents to the “My Experience” section under Resume/CV in the application.
Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans’ preference. For further information, please visit the following website: Veterans Resources. You may also call the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs at 1-800-692-9666.
Answer all the supplemental questions.
GET NOTICED
Help your application rise to the top! Don’t forget to showcase your amazing skills and experience in your application package that makes you the best candidate for the position. Candidates whose training and/or experience most closely match the requirements and needs of the position and attach all necessary documents will be eligible for an interview. Submissions will be screened for consistency of information and communication skills at the professional level (attention to detail, spelling, grammar, etc.).
Employment will be contingent upon passing a criminal background check.
The Oregon Department of Energy does not provide visa sponsorship, including STEM OPT extensions. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, both currently and in the future. On your first day of hire, you will be required to complete the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form to verify your work authorization.
QUESTIONS/NEED HELP?
If you have questions about the recruitment and selection process, or need assistance to participate in the application process, including an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact Kate Steele, at [email protected] or call (971) 240-7520.
Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
THE OREGON DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE BASED ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, ETHNICITY, GENDER, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, RELIGION, AGE, OR DISABILITY AND IS COMMITTED TO WORKPLACE DIVERSITY.
