Screening Consultant, Operations & Policy Analyst 3

Oregon Department of Human Services

Operations & Policy Analyst leading key projects and data analysis for Oregon's Investigations Unit. Collaborating with stakeholders to ensure child safety and develop policy improvements.

Posted 4/29/2026full-timeRemote • Oregon • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $6,834 - $10,076 per monthWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

This position leads and supports key projects, screening coordination, and data analysis for the OTIS Investigations Unit.
The role manages projects from planning through completion, helps improve processes using Lean methods, and tracks progress through data and performance reporting.
A core responsibility is overseeing daily screening of child abuse reports, reviewing cases, guiding staff, making screening decisions, and assigning investigations.
The position also serves as a liaison with partners such as the Child Abuse Hotline and law enforcement, while handling sensitive and confidential information.
This role provides leadership to screening staff, develops training and performance tools, and uses data to identify trends, improve practices, and support decision-making.
It also prepares reports, briefings, and recommendations for leadership.
Responsibilities include researching and writing policy, supporting legislative and rulemaking processes, coordinating with stakeholders, and helping implement program and system improvements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.
Four years of professional-level evaluative, analytical, and planning work, OR any combination of experience and education equivalent to seven years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skills for the classification.
Experience in coordinating and overseeing child abuse complaint review and investigative assignments.
Experience in promoting and supporting a respectful, inclusive, and discrimination-free workplace.
Experience in serving as a liaison with external partners.
Experience in developing programs, policies, and legislative proposals in collaboration with stakeholders.
Experience in handling confidential and sensitive information.
Experience in communication and technical writing.

Benefits

Comp & perks

ODHS Employee Resource Group communities that promote shared learning.
Cost of Living Adjustments.
Annual salary increases (until you reach the top of the listed salary range).
Amazing benefits package.
Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

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Hard Skills & Tools

data analysisproject managementprocess improvementLean methodspolicy writinglegislative proposal developmentperformance reportingevaluative workanalytical workplanning work

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationcollaborationtraining developmentdecision-makingconfidentialityrespectful workplace promotioninclusivitystakeholder coordinationsensitivity handling

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree