Initial Posting Date:
08/13/2025
Application Deadline:
08/27/2025
Agency:
Oregon Public Defense Commission
Salary Range:
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Policy Analyst (OPA2)
Job Description:
The Oregon Public Defense Commission is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative professional to join our team as a Policy Analyst! If you are passionate about shaping policy in support of equitable and effective public defense, we encourage you to apply and be a part of our mission-driven team!

Position: Policy Analyst (OPA2)

• 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.
• This position is hybrid, however, during the first six months of employment, the selected candidate will be expected to report to the Salem office a minimum of three days of the work week. This in-person presence is essential for onboarding, training, and collaboration with team members. After the initial six-month trial period, the hybrid schedule may be adjusted based on business needs and manager approval.

Location: Salem, Oregon
Salary Range: $5,749 - $8,491
What’s in it for you

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

• OPDC supports and encourages work/life balance and overall wellness and offers a

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 (

• Policy Development Expertise: Ability to create, evaluate, and revise agency policies, procedures, and administrative rules.
• Analytical Research Skills: Strong capacity to research best practices, interpret regulations, and assess compliance across public defense systems.
• Attention to Detail: Precision in maintaining policy records, evaluating PSLF applications, and managing documentation.
• Project Management Abilities: Skilled in coordinating annual review processes, strategic planning, and agency-wide implementation efforts.
• Communication Skills: Proficient in explaining complex policies and procedures clearly to both internal staff and external stakeholders.
• Collaboration and Teamwork: Effective in working across divisions, with program staff, leadership, and other agencies.
• Technical Proficiency: Competence with systems like SharePoint and digital file management to organize and disseminate policy information.
• Cultural Competence and Commitment to Equity: Demonstrates an understanding of and respect for diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences and actively contributes to creating an inclusive, equitable, and discrimination-free workplace