Moda Center Joint Authority Program Director

Initial Posting Date:

03/20/2026

Application Deadline:

04/12/2026

Agency:

Department of Administrative Services

Salary Range:

$7,537 - $11,098

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Moda Center Joint Authority Program Director

Job Description:

Moda Center Joint Authority Program Director

Department of Administrative Services (DAS)

Salem / Portland, Oregon (Hybrid)

Lead one of Oregon’s most high‑profile, high‑impact statewide initiatives.

The Oregon Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is hiring a strategic, relationship‑driven leader to serve as the Moda Center Joint Authority Program Director. This a highly visible role is responsible for implementing Senate Bill 1501 and shaping statewide systems that will shape Oregon for years to come.

This position leads the development, governance, and renovation oversight of one of Oregon’s most recognized venues while building strong statewide policy and intergovernmental partnerships. As the statewide lead, the Program Director oversees all policy, fiscal, operational, and governance responsibilities for establishing and managing the Moda Center joint authority.

You will direct complex, enterprise‑wide policy and operational initiatives; coordinate high‑priority work from DAS, the Governor’s Office, and the Legislature; and work closely with senior advisors, legal counsel, industry consultants, and partner agencies. Legislative implementation is a central component of this role.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee planning, budgeting, compliance, and risk management for the Moda Center renovation and joint authority.

• Build financial and reporting systems, track fund activity, and ensure audit-ready documentation.

• Lead legislative implementation efforts, draft required reports, and advise DAS leadership on statutory impacts.

• Prepare high-level briefings and coordinate communications with the Governor’s Office, DAS leadership, and public partners.

• Manage consultants, contracts, and procurement activities tied to major project milestones.

• Coordinate statewide partners to establish and operate the Moda Center joint authority.

• Facilitate governance decisions, intergovernmental agreements, and ongoing collaboration with DAS, the Governor’s Office, Department of Justice, Department of Revenue, State Treasurers Office, and the City of Portland and possible other local government entities.

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What We Are Looking For

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 five years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.

OR;

Any combination of experience and education equivalent to eight years of professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.

Experience must include leading complex, multi‑agency, or enterprise‑scale projects, including policy or legislative implementation work.

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