Data & Operations Analyst (Operations and Policy Analyst 2)

About the position Note: Effective Feb. 1, 2026, the compensation plan for this position will be increased to reflect a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) of 2.5%. The salary listed in this posting does not reflect the COLA. At the Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM), our mission is simple yet crucial: to protect people, property, and the environment from fire and hazardous materials. Guided by a set of unwavering values, we strive to uphold integrity, dedication, leadership, partnership, and service to others in all we do. The OSFM actively supports a workforce representative of the communities we serve. We embrace diversity, practice inclusive excellence, and strive for equity and belonging to maintain a workplace where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. We value all lived experiences and welcome members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, LGBTQIA2S+, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and others to apply. The OSFM is recruiting for a Data & Operations Analyst (Operations & Policy Analyst 2). As the Data & Operations Analyst you will work with program leadership to measure program efficiencies through the development and tracking of key performance indices, conducting trend and time series analysis, developing forecasts for core services, developing interactive dashboards, story maps and research reports, building surveys, and more. Additionally, as a key data steward in the Department, this position will also partner with other analysts, program staff, and IT specialists to implement data governance best practices to ensure a healthy and functional data environment. Become a part of the OSFM team and together, let's continue working towards a safer, more resilient Oregon for everyone!

Responsibilities

• measure program efficiencies through the development and tracking of key performance indices
• conducting trend and time series analysis
• developing forecasts for core services
• developing interactive dashboards, story maps and research reports
• building surveys
• partner with other analysts, program staff, and IT specialists to implement data governance best practices to ensure a healthy and functional data environment

Requirements

• 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.
• Any combination of experience and education equivalent to five years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skills for the classification

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to analyze business program trends and operational data to support decision-making.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Power BI or Tableau for dashboards and visual reporting.
• Experience using ArcGIS Pro for mapping and spatial data interpretation.
• Skilled in creating surveys, analyzing results, and applying findings to program improvements.
• Familiarity with program evaluation frameworks, including logic models and process mapping.
• Expertise in developing and tracking Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to monitor success.
• Strong ability to create clear, comprehensive reports and present data insights and recommendations to diverse audiences.

Benefits

• Work/life balance; paid vacation, sick leave, 11 holidays, 24 hours of personal business leave, and a floating day off each year.
• Medical, vision, dental (with most only 1%-5% employee share), and life insurance as well as additional optional benefits.
• Retirement programs through the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and optional deferred compensation programs through the Oregon Savings Growth Plan.
• Student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
• Abundant advancement opportunities within the agency and throughout State of Oregon government that carry your seniority and benefits with you.
• Opportunities to expand your technical and professional skills.
• Meaningful work with others who are passionate about public service.
• Make a difference in the lives of Oregonians.

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