Operations & Policy Analyst 3

Initial Posting Date:

08/17/2026

Application Deadline:

08/31/2026

Agency:

Department of Human Services

Salary Range:

$6,276 - $9,644

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Operations & Policy Analyst 3

Job Description:

The Oregon Department of Human Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are guided by our Equity North Star and our vision for a positive RiSE organizational culture that advances equity and diversity. We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQIA2S+ community members, and others to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

Opportunity awaits! 

We are seeking Operations & Policy Analyst 3 to join our team in the Office of Safety, Oversight, and Quality Unit (SOQ).  If you like working to provide assistance to managers in this area, then this might be the position for you!

The mission of the Safety, Oversight and Quality Unit (SOQ) is to provide for the safety of aging adults and adults with disabilities served by the Oregon Department of Human Services and the affected citizens through the consistent, efficient, and effective oversight of those who provide services to clients across the continuum of care. 

The Safety, Oversight and Quality Unit is responsible for the statewide licensing, regulatory and corrective action functions for Adults and People with Disabilities (APD) including current adult foster homes, Assisted Living Facilities, Residential Care Facilities and nursing homes for aging adults and adults with disabilities. The target populations are all citizens of Oregon who reside in SOQ regulated care settings, such as Nursing Facilities, Community-Based Assisted Living and Residential Care facilities, and Adult Foster Homes. 

Summary of Duties

This Operations and Policy Analyst works independently to provide leadership, direction and consultative advice to the Community-Based Care program (CBC) to develop program information concerning licensing and survey procedures. With the passage of SB 739 in 2025, the CBC team is charged with developing and making available summary explanations of the licensing and survey process for facilities, summary information needs to be prepared and amended as CBC program rules, policies and procedures are amended.

This OPA will be responsible for the development and writing of complex policies, rules, and legislative concepts. 

This OPA3 position evaluates program operations and services and conducts quality assurance to oversee compliance with regulations and program goals. Provides statewide policy contact and resource for local offices and licensed facilities concerning the licensing and survey processes and requirements. Provides complex regulation/rule interpretation and technical assistance to agency and local office staff, surveyors, providers, partners and the public. Responsible for rule development.

Works with the Department's Contracts and Procurement Unit. The OPA performs the review and analysis of licensing activities. Participates in training to D