Program Analyst 3 – COBID (Program Analyst 3)

Business Oregon, the state's economic development agency, is currently hiring a Program Analyst 3 ' COBID (Program Analyst 3) for our Certification Office for Business Inclusion and Diversity program (COBID). This is a new position that will design new programs and program features with the goal of increasing the number of certified firms and increasing the utilization of firms by public contracting agencies.

Note: We value our employees and want to encourage work-life balance and flexibility. This position may have a hybrid work schedule, upon manager approval, with required days in the Salem office.

What you will do:

• Enhance Outreach and Engagement: Develop a comprehensive outreach strategy that targets businesses, state and local governments, tribal members, and various community organizations. This strategy will involve organizing in-person events, partnering with key stakeholders, and leveraging digital platforms such as social media and web-based outreach to broaden awareness of the COBID certification program.

• Marketing Plan development: Evaluation and refinement of the marketing plan to adapt to changing needs and to optimize outreach efforts. By assessing the effectiveness of current programs and gathering data from various sources, the role will identify gaps in outreach and develop new methods to address them. This includes implementing partner feedback, documenting processes, and creating performance measures to track the success of the marketing initiatives. Ensuring that these efforts are aligned with the overall objectives of increasing program utilization and addressing barriers faced by small and disadvantaged businesses will be crucial to the role's success.

• Partnerships and Advisory Group Management: Work with COBID Manager to stand up a new, statewide COBID Advisory Group. Serve as lead staff member to write charter and bylaws, appoint members, onboard members, determine meeting content, run meetings, implement strategy and intent of Advisory Group. Collaborate with state agencies, tribal members, local government, small and disadvantaged businesses, and other community organizations to determine barriers preventing small, disadvantaged businesses from sustainability and growth. Ensure that business have access to the necessary tools and resources to grow and succeed in the public contracting space.

• Program Development and Evaluation: Design and implement innovative programs aimed at increasing the number of certified firms and enhancing their utilization by public contracting agencies. This involves thorough research and data collection on current certification practices, utilization statistics, and barriers faced by small and disadvantaged businesses. You will collaborate closely with state agencies, local governments, tribal members, and community organizations to identify challenges and develop targeted strategies to overcome them. Additionally, you will be tasked with creating new policies and procedures, developing key performance measures, and regularly evaluating the effectiveness of these initiatives to ensure that they align with state requirements and contribute to the overall growth and sustainability of certified firms in the public sector.

Business Oregon strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every one of the qualifications listed. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every one of our qualifications listed. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, feel free to contact us to discuss your application.

The ideal candidate will possess a combination of some or all the following skills:

• Strategic thinking and Program Design: Ability to design and develop new programs and features, focusing on increasing the number of certified firms. Ability to identify gaps in program offerings, resolve conflict in shared responsibilities and recommend modification to program operations to support changing priorities.

• Collaboration and Relationship Management: Experience in working with a wide range of stakeholders, including state agencies, tribal members, local governments and community organizations, to identify and address barriers to program participation. Ability to establish and lead advisory groups including drafting charters, onboarding members and facilitating meetings to achieve strategic goals.

• Communication and Outreach: Strong written and verbal communication skills to develop and implement outreach strategies, marketing plans and to foster community-based efforts. Experience in organizing and participating in events, both in-person and web-based, to promote program goals and increase participation.

• Policy Development and Evaluation: Expertise in developing policies and procedures based on research, best practices, and stakeholder feedback. Knowledge of state requirements, legal challenges and best practices related to certification programs and government contracting.

• Leadership and Initiative: Demonstrated leadership in program development, advisory group management and outreach initiatives, with proactive approach to implementing strategies and achieving goals. Ability to provide consultative advice to partners, offer ongoing support and ensure that program services are effectively implemented and sustained.

Please note: if you are interested in applying for this position, you must attach your current cover letter and resume to your application. Failure to submit the required resume and cover letter will remove your application from consideration.

What you need to qualify:

A 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 skills; AND four years' experience coordinating or administering a program

OR

Any combination of experience or education equivalent to seven years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skill requirements listed for the classification.

What Business Oregon does:

Business Oregon is the economic development agency for the state of Oregon. We have about 180 people on our team, and we work with communities and businesses. We use our programs and expertise to help businesses grow, so they can in turn add jobs, diversify the economy, and increase Oregon prosperity. We work with communities to enhance and expand infrastructure and community safety with projects such as water/wastewater systems, seismic rehabilitation for schools, or rural broadband development. This also sets the stage for future business development. Our mission is to invest in Oregon's businesses, communities, and people to promote a globally competitive, diverse, and inclusive economy, all carried out with an agency strategic plan.

The mission of the Oregon Business Development Department (dba Business Oregon) is to invest in Oregon businesses, communities, and people to promote a globally competitive, diverse, and inclusive economy.

The Certification Office for Business Inclusion and Diversity (COBID) is responsible for the certification of small and disadvantaged businesses interested in government contracting. The primary goal of certification is to level the playing field by providing certified firms a fair opportunity to compete for government contracts regardless of owner ethnicity, gender, disability, or firm size. COBID works closely with state and local government agencies to improve the utilization of certified firms. COBID also conducts public awareness activities with other agencies and technical assistance providers connecting firms with business resources to assist in sustainability and growth.

The COBID team sits within the Innovation and Business Resources Division. Other teams within the Innovation and Business Resources Division include: the Business Finance team, the Innovation & Entrepreneurship team, and the Economic Equity team.

How to Apply

Please Note: Applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM PST on Tuesday, September 3, 2024.

• If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday account through Jobs Hub.

• If you are not a current state employee, please apply by visiting the following link: https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/Salem--OBDD/Program-Analyst-3---COBID_REQ-163434 
• Attach your current cover letter and resume. Failure to submit the required resume and cover letter may remove your application from consideration. Clearly demonstrate in your cover letter how you meet all the minimum qualifications and requested skills listed above.
• You may attach your cover letter and resume at the beginning of process or at the end of process of completing your workday application.

• Complete the questionnaire. Warning ' Workday will timeout due to inactivity and will not save your application progress unless you use the 'œsave for later' function. If you need to take a break, please be sure to click the save for later button to save your progress.

• Be sure to check Workday and your email for additional tasks and updates. After hitting submit there may be additional required tasks for you to complete prior to the announcement closing.

• The candidates whose work experience most closely matches the qualifications and skills of this position will be invited to interview.

WHATS IN IT FOR YOU:

• Family Friendly Work Life Balance: Paid time off, 11 holidays, 3 personal days & optional short- and long-term disability benefits.

• Take Care of Yourself and Your Family: Comprehensive employee benefits, choice of medical plans, vision plan, life insurance, employee assistance program.

• Invest in Your Future: Pension plan, deferred comp, short- and long-term disability plan, flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care.

• Be Appreciated: Employee recognition events, agency unique employee recognition program allowing for additional leave options such as vacation buy-out and sick leave roll-over, dynamic employees doing impactful work.

• Inclusion: At Business Oregon, we value community and foster a sense of belonging for our employees.

Additional Information:

• Per the Pay Equity Law passed in 2017, a pay equity analysis will be conducted to determine what pay step the successful candidate will be offered. The analysis will be based on the relevant experience, education, training, and certifications documented in the application materials.

• It is our policy to provide reasonable accommodations to all applicants who may need them. Should you need assistance, or an accommodation please contact Employee Services at: Biz.HumanResources@biz.oregon.gov to discuss how we can best meet your needs.

• Veterans' Preference - Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. If you checked that you are a veteran, we will ask you for your documents later in the process. Click on the Veterans' Preference link for additional information.

• Criminal Records Check - Hiring of the successful candidate will be contingent upon the results of a Criminal Background Check. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification.

• Work Authorization - Business Oregon does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States.

• This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current position and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

• This position is a classified, full-time position, exempt and is not represented by a union.

• PERS ' This is a PERS qualifying position. After a six-month waiting period eligible Management Service, Executive Service, and Unrepresented employees will have their base pay increased by 6.95% and the 6% PERS contribution deducted from their base pay rather than a direct 6% contribution by the State of Oregon to the employees PERS account. This will mirror the bargained SEIU and AFSCME PERS process.

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Need help?

For questions about this job, contact Sue Hyer, HR Analyst in Employee Services, at 971-345-1239 or email Sue.S.Hyer@biz.oregon.gov.

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