Business Analyst

Initial Posting Date:

08/22/2025

Application Deadline:

09/01/2025

Agency:

Parks and Recreation Department

Salary Range:

$5,325 - $8,148

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Business Analyst

Job Description:

Welcome Statement

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is proud to care for Oregon’s extraordinary landscapes and rich cultural history. The department serves its visitors and all Oregonians through its properties and programs, and recognizes that the state’s resilience and beauty are strengthened by its diverse population. Oregon State Parks are public spaces where all are welcome. We value and serve everyone, and we are committed to providing safe and equitable access to state parks and agency programs. The department will not tolerate racism, harassment, discrimination or intimidation in any form.

Your New Role

As a limited duration full-time Operations & Policy Analyst 2, you will lead initiatives and projects that increase revenue, reduce expenses, improve customer service, expand service offerings, and streamline operations. This role will work across all operational units within the agency. You will be responsible for evaluating current processes and operations, researching potential improvements, including applying new technological advances, and presenting recommendations to management for solution implementation, process changes, and any necessary rule or statute updates.

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This position has the potential for hybrid-remote work; however, travel expenses to Salem for required in-person duties are not reimbursed, and out-of-state remote work may be approved on a case-by-case basis.

This Limited Duration (LD) position is funded through June 30, 2027, with continuation dependent on future biennium funding.

What's in it for you:

An exciting opportunity to help millions of visitors connect with the top state parks across America; working alongside a dedicated, skilled, and passionate team of professionals. Additional benefits include:

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and a competitive benefits package.

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

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.

Special Requirements:

• To be hired, a criminal record and driving record check must be completed that meets OPRD Criteria at the time of hire, and throughout employment while also maintaining a valid driver’s license.

Desired Attributes:

• Experience with process mapping and analyzing current and future workflows to make op