Initial Posting Date:
09/15/2026
Application Deadline:
09/29/2026
Agency:
Oregon Youth Authority
Salary Range:
$5,458 - $8,352
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Operations & Policy Analyst 2 - PMO Analyst
Job Description:
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.
Your Role as a PMO Analyst:
- 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.
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 in information technology project management, project portfolio administration, business process analysis, or IT governance .
OR;
- Any combination of experience and education equivalent to five years of experience in information technology project management, project portfolio administration, business process analysis, or IT governance.
Required Skills:
- 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.
Desired Attributes:
If you have these qualities, let us know! It’s how we will choose whom to move forward!
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
How to Apply
Click on the "Apply" link above to complete youronline applicationand submit by the posted closing date and time. For step-by-step instructions click apply to work for the state or current state employee.
Cover Letter and Resume Required:Generic cover letters that do not address the qualities that you have under the “desired attributes” section may receive lower scores than those that addressed the desired qualities.
The work experience and/or education section of your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all the minimum qualifications and desired skills and attributes listed above. Failing to attach required documents may result in disqualification of your application.
The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.
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Eligible veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers(current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. For more information, please visit . Be sure to submit your documentation prior to the close date of this posting in order to have the preference considered.
Caution: If you fail to follow these instructions, including failing to attach a resume or cover letter as described above, we will have to disqualify your application. We cannot consider incomplete or late applications.
Tentative Interview Schedule:
- First Round Interviews (MS TEAMS): October 14, 2026
- Second Round Interviews (MS TEAMS): October 20, 2026
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