Homeland Security Analyst (Research Analyst 3)

The is excited to announce a new opportunity for our Homeland Security Analyst (Research Analyst 3) to join our team! We welcome you to join us today!

The Department currently has an opening for one full-time Homeland Security Analyst (Research Analyst 3) within the OERS Division of OEM in Salem, Oregon. This is a full-time, limited duration position. This position has the opportunity to work remotely and supports a hybrid (work from home/in office) work schedule. Remote work is evaluated periodically and can be adjusted at any time.

The Homeland Security Analyst (RA3) leads research projects by performing and coordinating data collection and analysis with staff inside and outside the agency and preparing final reports with recommendations to agency leadership, external partners, and councils in order to provide threat assessment, risk reduction strategies, and enhance response operation and coordination.

General duties:

For a copy of the position description, please email .

The Benefits of joining Our Team

It is the mission of Oregon Emergency Management (OEM) to lead collaborative state-wide efforts, inclusive of all partners and the communities we serve, to ensure capability to get help in an emergency and to protect, mitigate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies or disasters regardless of cause. To learn more about our team and the work we do, please visit website.

We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to maintain a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, veteran status, disability, or status as a victim of domestic violence, harassment, sexual assault, or stalking.

Employee benefits include:

What do you need to qualify? Minimum Qualifications:

A Bachelor's Degree in any discipline that included six-quarter units in statistics or quantitative analysis methods and procedures, and one year experience using computerized applications to independently gather, compile, and analyze data and prepare narrative or statistical reports;
OR
Four years of research experience using computerized applications to independently gather, compile, and analyze data and prepare narrative or statistical reports.

AND

Ability to obtain security clearance at a federal level

Note:

Completion of military or intelligence community training in relevant area (such as Signals Collection, Intelligence Analysis program, and/or cryptologic analysis) will be considered towards the relevant experience requirement (i.e. a 24-week course will count as 6 months experience).

What we are looking for (Desired Attributes):

Note: You must clearly describe your experience in each area listed. Failure to provide this information may result in eliminating your application from further consideration.

Additional information:

Recruiting Timeline:

Phone Screening: April 14th – April 15th

Round 1 Interviews (In Person): April 21st – April 23rd

Round 2 interviews (In Person): April 28th – April 29th

Reference and Background Checks: April 30th – May 1st

Start Date: May 18th, 2026

How to Apply:

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