Oregon Department of Human Services

Communications Coordinator, Operations & Policy Analyst 1

Oregon Department of Human Services

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States • Oregon

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Salary

💰 $5,349 - $7,736 per month

Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

About the role

  • Limited duration assignment expected to last approximately 24 months
  • Based at ODOC Headquarters in Salem, Oregon, with a hybrid work schedule
  • Frequent travel to Coffee Creek Correctional Facility in Wilsonville, Oregon, and potentially to other institutions
  • Lead and support project management efforts related to the Gender Informed Practices Assessment (GIPA)
  • Ensure timely, consistent, and strategic messaging
  • Coordinate cross-divisional collaboration
  • Support execution of GIPA-related initiatives through internal communication, content development, and tracking of implementation milestones

Requirements

  • Valid driver’s license
  • 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; OR Any combination of experience or education equivalent to three years technical-level experience that typically supports the knowledge and skill requirements listed for the classification
  • Advanced knowledge and experience in Gender Informed Practices Assessment (GIPA) implementation practices
  • Project Management Expertise - Formal training or proven experience in planning, organizing, and executing complex projects from start to finish, with an emphasis on keeping timelines, deliverables, and stakeholders aligned
  • Technical Proficiency - Competence with systems like SharePoint and digital file management to organize and disseminate policy information
  • Smartsheet Proficiency - Ability to create, maintain, and leverage Smartsheet for project tracking, workflow management, and collaborative reporting
  • Legislative Process Experience- Familiarity with legislative cycles, procedures, and the nuances of policy implementation in a state agency environment
  • Statutory Analysis Skills - Strong knowledge of how to locate, read, and interpret proposed legislation, statutes, and administrative rules; ability to extract key points, determine implications, and communicate them clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Writing and Communication - Skilled at drafting clear, concise, and persuasive materials, including reports, briefings, and guidance documents, while tailoring messaging for different stakeholders
  • Strategic Thinking and Problem-Solving - Ability to connect the dots between program goals, operational realities, and policy requirements, and to recommend actionable solutions
  • Collaboration and Relationship Building - Comfortable working across divisions, building trust with diverse stakeholders, and navigating sensitive or high-impact conversations with professionalism
  • Cultural Competence and Commitment to Equity - Demonstrates an understanding of and respect for diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences and actively contributes to creating an inclusive, equitable, and discrimination-free workplace