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Job Description :

Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! Operations & Policy Analyst 2

The Commission for the Blind (OCB) provides vocational rehabilitation and independent living services to Oregonians who experience vision loss. The OCB mission is to empower Oregonians who are blind to fully engage in life. We fulfill this mission by administering federal- and state-funded vocational rehabilitation and independent living programs that support Oregonians who are blind or visually impaired in going to work and living independently in their homes and communities.

The Operations & Policy Analyst is the primary coordination contact for monitoring federal and state legislation for changes to the rehabilitation program and providing information to management for the use of operational decision making. Additionally, responsible for compiling reports of data for various purposes including federal and state reporting requirements, training needs based on changes in legislation and agency procedures, and consultation to agency staff on the agency computerized case management system as well as on agency policies and procedures for rehabilitation services.  Performing as a consultant to field staff regarding services / resources for individuals being served in the vocational rehabilitation and independent living programs and runs project management to support various agency programs and initiatives.

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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 two years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work. OR;

Any combination of experience and education equivalent to five years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skills for the classification.

Desired Attributes :

Demonstrated project management skills and experience.

Strong analytical skills with data management, Excel, outlook, developing forms and similar applications.

Preparing, facilitating and presenting trainings to individuals or groups of professional staff.

Demonstrated experience with policy development, implementation and interpretation, program compliance, or related work.

Strategic and critical thinker with ability to collect, organize and evaluate information to produce recommendations for action.

Preference Statement

Preference may be given to those candidates who have experience utilizing or administrating case management software and working with vocational rehabilitation programs.

Application Details and Instructions

Visit the to submit your application. Please ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up to date and attach a current copy of your cover letter and resume .   If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee account.

This announcement is for 1 (one,) full-time, permanent, SEIU represented, Operations & Policy Analyst (Operations & Policy Analyst 2) position and may be used to fill future vacancies.

Benefits of Joining Our Team

For Oregonians who are blind and visually impaired, our services are nothing short of life changing. They help people be more independent, continue their education, and be a fully connected part of their communities. We invite you to visit the website to learn more!

Additional benefits include :

Work / life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and a .

Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.

• Oregon’s easy-to-use carpool matching tool and trip planner.

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Offering hybrid work schedule! A hybrid work schedule is available after the onboarding process and integration to the organization has been completed. Terms of hybrid work and the work schedule will be discussed and agreed upon with the successful candidate and hiring manager.

Additional Details

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

Agency does 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. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet Agency employment eligibility standards.

Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For more information, please visit .

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