Policy and Legislative Analyst

Do you have experience in public policy and legislation, and a passion for protecting the environment? Apply to be our next Policy and Legislative Analyst (Operations and Policy Analyst 3) by October 9th, 2025. This position is eligible for hybrid or remote work with occasional travel to our Salem office 2-3 times per week. Travel to the Oregon State Capitol is expected during legislative sessions.

Make a Difference for Oregon. The Department of State Lands manages the lands that help fund our public schools and protects the state’s waterways and wetlands for the many benefits they provide. Our stewardship ensures vital natural and financial resources contribute to a vibrant, healthy Oregon now and forever. The DSL team makes a difference for Oregonians every day. As our Policy and Legislative Analyst, you will too.

This position is housed in the agency’s Government and Community Relations Team within the Director’s Office. The primary purpose of this position is twofold. This position works on agency policy and legislative items; and engages with executive leadership, the State Land Board, the legislature, and other external partners. This position also provides guidance, strategic planning and policy recommendations to executive leadership and managers on legislative proposals, program operations and implementation, and issues concerning the Department’s authorities, responsibilities, and resources. Projects this position is responsible for, or provides support, for can be complex, long-ranging, and sometimes controversial, requiring in-depth, multi-disciplinary expertise to accomplish.

This is a full-time, permanent position in management service (non-supervisory) and not union represented. .

What’s in it for you?

Working Conditions:

Much of the work is in a hybrid office setting. Regular attendance in the Salem office is expected for Land Board meetings, when the legislature convenes and for other occasional in person meetings. The successful candidate is expected to be in office an average of two to three days per week, and able to telecommute two to three days per week. In office workdays may increase during legislative session. Overnight stays and/or extended work hours can be expected along with exposure to inclement weather and road conditions.

What you will be doing:

As our Policy and Legislative Analyst, you will have the opportunity to:

For a full description of the duties and working conditions, please email to request the position description.

Minimum Qualifications- to be considered for this position, please ensure you have one of the following combinations of education and experience:

A bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, natural resource management, finance, political science or related degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills; and four years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work;

OR

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

Desired Attributes- tell us which of the following skills, experiences, and related talents you have by highlighting them in your application materials:

How To Apply

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NOTE: The use of outside resources such as Artificial Intelligence software during applicant skill assessments, examinations, and/or interviews is prohibited unless otherwise stated by the hiring agency. Unauthorized use of outside resources during the hiring process will result in disqualification.

The Oregon Department of State Lands is committed to seeking and sustaining a culturally, racially, ethnically, and linguistically diverse working environment. The Department hires staff interested in supporting environmental justice by including communities traditionally underrepresented in public processes. We encourage members of these communities to apply, even if they do not meet 100% of the desired attributes. The Oregon Department of State Lands understands that an authentic focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace will in turn create a workforce aligned to meet the challenge of serving all Oregonians.

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