Operations & Policy Analyst 2 - PMO Analyst

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The Oregon Youth Authority's Information Services Division is looking for a PMO Analyst to help strengthen how the agency plans, governs, and delivers technology projects that support youth safety and services statewide. As part of the Project Management Office (PMO), this position develops and improves standardized project management processes, governance practices, and portfolio reporting so that IT initiatives are consistent, well-documented, and aligned with agency priorities. The PMO Analyst researches project management best practices and statewide IT standards, maintains PMO templates and tools, and supports governance reviews that keep technology work accountable and transparent. This is an opportunity to shape how a mission-driven IT organization plans and delivers its work — bringing structure, clarity, and continuous improvement to teams supporting some of the state's most vulnerable youth.

• Lead full-lifecycle IT project management — initiation through closeout — including charters, schedules, risk registers, and status reporting.
• Maintain and analyze the Information Services project portfolio, building dashboards, KPIs, and executive-level performance reporting.
• Administer PMO governance processes, including project intake, governance reviews, and materials for leadership and oversight committees.
• Drive continuous improvement of PMO methodologies, templates, and business processes through process mapping and stakeholder facilitation.
• Serve as a liaison across business units, IS teams, and vendors to coordinate technology implementations and resolve project issues.

About OYA

The Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) is a national leader in the juvenile justice field, pioneering the implementation of a positive human development framework for its work with staff and youth, and using data to match the right youth with the right services. We seek to foster cultural competence and pursue equitable solutions to support youth under our care. Our agency mission is to protect the public and reduce crime by holding youth accountable and providing opportunities for reformation in safe environments.

If you are looking to join a team that values individual and cultural differences and the opportunity to contribute in the success of youth reformation by enriching our workforce with diversity, OYA wants to hear from you!

People of color, women and other members of historically underserved communities are strongly encouraged to apply!

For more information please visit www.oregon.gov/oya.

Our amazing benefits include: 

• 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 in information technology project management, project portfolio administration, business process analysis, or IT governance .

• First Round Interviews (MS TEAMS): October 14, 2026
• Second Round Interviews (MS TEAMS): October 20, 2026

• Ability to analyze complex data and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Skill in process mapping, business process analysis, and workflow optimization.
• Strong writing and documentation skills for policy, procedure, and technical content.
• Ability to work with diverse stakeholders and facilitate meetings.
• Knowledge of project management principles and IT operational concepts.

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Note: You do not need to have all of these qualities to be eligible for this position.

• Organizational agility — prioritizing and managing multiple concurrent projects, deadlines, and shifting demands in a fast-paced program office
• Sound judgment in ambiguous situations — sizing up an incomplete or evolving issue and recommending a path forward without precedent
• Governance and compliance mindset — operating within defined standards and approval processes and proactively flagging compliance risk
• Translating technical/project information for non-technical audiences and building buy-in with stakeholders who don't report to this position  (will be assessed at additional assessments and/or time of interview)
• Adaptability — adjusting an approach when priorities, tools, or requirements shift, and treating setbacks as a chance to refine process
• Collaborative and respectful team orientation (will be assessed at additional assessments and/or time of interview)
• Experience with SharePoint, MS Project, Power BI, or similar tools preferred.
• Prior experience on public sector projects — familiarity with the procurement, budget, approval, and regulatory environment specific to government work

• 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.

• This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill multiple, current, and future vacancies.

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In keeping with our mission, OYA will conduct a criminal record check, per OAR 416 Division 800, a driving record background check and a vulnerable population abuse and neglect check. Information obtained about an individual is confidential. An individual who refuses to consent to a criminal records/background check shall be disqualified from consideration in the position for which you applied. All applicants are subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as fingerprint based on criminal records check, pre-employment drug screening and/or education verification as required for the position.

In 2003 Congress passed the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), the first federal civil statue focused specifically on addressing sexual violence in juvenile facilities, jails, prisons, and other facilities.  In recognition of the rights, safety, and well-being of the youth we serve you will be asked specific questions about your background to ensure our hiring and promotion practices comply with the National PREA standards. 

We do not offer Visa sponsorship. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US. OYA uses E-Verify to confirm that applicants are authorized to work in the United States.

For questions about the job announcement, email OYAJobs@oya.oregon.gov .