Affordable Rental Housing Operations & Policy Analyst (OPA4)

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Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) is looking for a collaborative professional with operational expertise and ability to work internal partners across the agency. If you are ready to hit the ground running with a dynamic and supportive team, don't miss this opportunity and apply today!

OHCS commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ+ community members, and others to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

Our Vision is that all Oregonians can pursue prosperity and live free from poverty.

Our Mission is to provide stable and affordable housing and engage leaders to develop an integrated statewide policy that addresses poverty and provides opportunity for Oregonians.

Our Core Values: Collaboration - Compassion - Equity - Integrity - Leadership - Transparency.

• Working Condition: Hybrid> This position may be primarily remote with some requirements for in-person work.

• This is a permanent, full-time management service position.

• This position requires both a resume and a cover letter, the cover letter will need to address the desired attributes listed in this job posting.

The person in this position will provide the programmatic and system assessment and evaluation of the Affordable Rental Housing Division functions (multi-family finance, asset management and compliance) and its strategic operational effectiveness. Formulates changes to policy and programs by effectively recommending management on the condition in which the programs should operate from a divisional perspective and in alignment with the vision and mission of the agency. In addition, this position will be the project manager on the implementation of approved policy recommendations and strategies.

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

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The most competitive candidates will possess the following attributes, experience, and knowledge:

• Experience in affordable housing development, particularly housing finance.

• Expert communicator both verbally and in writing.

• Experience facilitating conversations and building relationships around highly technical issues without being a subject matter expert.

• Experience in developing strategies and frameworks to implement new or to modify existing policy.

• Demonstrated history of working with governing bodies to design and/or implement programs or policy.

• Experience in analyzing policy outcomes to identify opportunities for improvement and to recommend changes.

• Project Management experience

• Demonstrated awareness of race and social justice, including the ability to positively influence equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.

You will become part of an innovative and strategic group of professionals and enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package!

• A positive environment that offers opportunities for career growth and cross-training.

• An agency that supports and encourages work/life balance and overall wellness.

• Generous benefits package including, employer-paid health insurance, vacation, and sick leave, eleven paid holidays, three paid personal days, flexible spending accounts, and an employer contribution retirement plan (PERS).

• The posted salary range is the total possible range for the classification. Candidates are screened through a Pay Equity process that evaluates various factors. Please see the Pay Equity website for more information.

*These dates are approximate and may change. *

• Recruitment Closes: 12/08/2025

• Recruiter Screening for Minimum Qualifications: On-going

• Hiring Manager Screening for Requested Skills: On-going

• 1st Round of Interviews: Week of 12/15/2025

• 2nd Round of Interviews: If needed

• Anticipated Start Date: 01/05/2025

• Current State of Oregon employees: Apply via your employee Workday account.

• External applicants: View this application instructional video. A PDF is also available by clicking here.

• REQUIRED: Attach your most up-to-date Resume (2 page maximum). Please ensure your Workday profile matches your submitted resume.

• REQUIRED: Attach a Cover Letter (2 page maximum) that demonstrates how you meet the "Desired Attributes" for this position.

• A Cover Letter that does not meet the required criteria will be graded as ineligible.

If you have questions about the job announcement, or need an alternate format to apply, please contact the HR Solutions Inbox at: HCS_HR.Solutions@oregon.gov

Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) is Oregon's housing finance agency. We provide financial and program support to create and preserve opportunities for quality, affordable housing for Oregonians of lower and moderate incomes. Our vision is that all Oregonians can pursue prosperity and to live free from poverty. Across Oregon, housing has emerged as a paramount concern. The lack of available housing, high rents and high home prices are driving rapid increases in housing instability and homelessness. The data is clear: too many Oregonians are without a safe, stable, and affordable place to call home.

OHCS is placing greater emphasis on strategic planning and the way we invest our resources. Recently, we have restructured, refocused, and reimagined our agency. Our work has led to an increased emphasis on data, research, and customer service. We are carrying that effort forward with the Statewide Housing Plan. The plan articulates the extent of Oregon's housing problem and what we can do to address it. OHCS committed to the Housing Stability Council and our stakeholders that the plan will be responsive to the needs of the state.

OHCS released its Building Oregon's Future: 2023 Annual Report to update the agency's significant progress in meeting the goals outlined in the 2019 Statewide Housing Plan. We are now more than halfway into the five-year plan.

To learn more about Oregon Housing and Community Services, visit our website: https://www.oregon.gov/OHCS/pages/index.aspx

The Planning and Policy section of the Affordable Rental Housing division is responsible for the implementation, oversight, and coordination of the division's activities. This includes coordinating and branding division communication; facilitating program development stakeholder outreach; leading training and capacity building efforts; and ensuring opportunities for consistent, transparent engagement opportunities for the division's stakeholders, which will include the planning and coordination of a statewide housing conference. This group is responsible for participating in Agency planning efforts including reporting and metric tracking, as well as leading the federal 5-year Consolidated Planning efforts; planning and programming the use of Agency development resources, developing concepts for legislative agendas, and maintaining agency contracts with the Fair Housing Council of Oregon. This Planning and Policy section collaborates with program and compliance staff on new program development, and leads the operationalization and implementation efforts, as well as facilitating efforts to innovate and streamline existing programs. They lead key efforts and initiatives such as the development of a comprehensive Preservation Strategy, developing a Permanent Supportive Housing programmatic initiative, and providing key expertise and feedback to support the legislative agenda. This section's staff act as the liaison and coordinators on cross-divisional planning efforts as well as connecting with Agency Integrators to ensure programmatic connections with external planning efforts.

• If you need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), have questions or need assistance with the application process, please send your request to HCS_HR.Solutions@hcs.oregon.gov and include the job requisition number.

• The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect an additional 6.95%. Please review the Classification and Compensation page for more details.

• Please save a copy of this job announcement for reference as it may not be available to view after the job closes.

• Finalists will be subject to a computerized criminal history check.Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification.

• Work Authorization: Oregon Housing & Community Services (OHCS) does not offer VISA sponsorships. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form containing authorization to work in the United States. OHCS will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

• Veteran's Preference: Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For further information, please see the following website: Veterans Resources. NOTE: If claiming veterans' preference please be sure to check your Workday account for pending tasks or actions under your "My Applications" section.

• 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.

Emails

• HCS_HR.Solutions@hcs.oregon.gov

Links

• Application Instructional PDF

• Application Instructional Video

• Benefits Information

• Classification and Compensation Page

• OHCS Website

• Oregon's Statewide Housing Plan - Halfway Progress Report

• Oregon's Statewide Housing Plan - Full Plan

• Pay Equity

• Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)

• Veterans Resources