Financial Strategy Analyst (PA4)
State of Oregon
- Salem, OR
- $6,573-9,677 per month
- Permanent
- Full-time
This position has some requirements for in-person work.This position is a permanent, full time, management-service position.This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified applicants to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.A resume and a cover letter are required for this position, the cover letter will need to address the desirable attributes listed in this job posting.WHAT YOU WILL DOThis position will lead the pursuit of developing new and responsive lending programs in collaboration with agency debt management, program, and policy groups. This position will foster and deepen partnerships and collaboration with finance institutions, federal and local funding partners, to support ongoing and significant impact to meet community need for housing.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSA Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, or a degree related to the agency program that demonstrates the capacity for the knowledge and skillsFive (5) years experience coordinating or administering a program----OR----Any combination of experience or education equivalent to eight (8) years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skill requirements listed for the “Program Analyst 4” classificationPlease for more information on the Program Analyst 4 job classification.To request a copy of the position description, please contact:DESIRED ATTRIBUTESThe most competitive candidates will possess the following attributes, experience, and knowledge:Experience developing plans for improving, strengthening, or creating lending and other associated public funding processes and programs.Experience in financing and bond programs or resources, product development, experience in rental project operations and budgets.Clear, concise, and professional communication skills.Handle multiple priorities and projects while remaining flexible and creative in a fast-moving environment.Excellent relationship management with individuals and large groups.Comfortability with building presentations and delivering them to diverse audiences.Extensive background in housing finance.Demonstrated awareness of race and social justice, including the ability to positively influence equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOUYou 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.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 ( ).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 website for more information.RECRUITMENT TIMELINE*These dates are approximate and may change. *Recruitment Closes: 05/27/2024Recruiter Screening for Minimum Qualifications: On-goingHiring Manager Screening for Requested Skills: On-goingFirst Round Interviews: 06/03/2024Anticipated Start Date: 07/01/2024APPLICATION GUIDANCE AND REQUIREMENTSCurrent State of Oregon employees: Apply via your employee Workday account.External applicants: View this . A PDF is also available by .REQUIRED: Attach your most up-to-date Resume. Please ensure your Workday profile matches your submitted resume.REQUIRED: Attach a Cover Letter that demonstrates how you meet the “Desired Attributes” for this position. Please ensure Cover Letters are no longer than two (2) pages.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:WHO WE AREOregon 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 income. 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 a 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 . 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 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:AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING DIVISIONOHCS’s Affordable Rental Housing (ARH) Division serves as the state’s housing finance agency. OHCS provides financial support to create and preserve quality, affordable rental housing for Oregonians of lower and moderate incomes. The Affordable Rental Housing Division administers federal and state funded multifamily rental housing resources to facilitate the increased availability of safe, decent, affordable housing for Oregonians with low incomes. This includes the development of new multifamily rental units and the acquisition and rehabilitation of multifamily rental units; the preservation of existing subsidized multifamily rental housing and the long term maintenance of affordable rental housing through asset management and compliance, as well as managing HUD Section 8 Contract for the state of Oregon.WANT TO KNOW MORE? LET US HELP YOU!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 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 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: OHCS does not offer visa sponsorship now or in the future. If hired, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization 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: . NOTE: If claiming veterans’ preference please be sure to check your Workday account for pending tasks or actions under your “My Applications” section.APPENDIXEmailsLinks