Senior Policy Advisor (Operations & Policy Analyst 4)

Initial Posting Date:

07/17/2026

Application Deadline:

07/30/2026

Agency:

Department of Consumer & Business Services

Salary Range:

$7,537 - $11,098

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Senior Policy Advisor (Operations & Policy Analyst 4)

Job Description:

Our mission...

To equitably protect and empower consumers and workers while maintaining a predictable yet innovative regulatory environment for the businesses we regulate.

The Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) is a progressive business regulatory state agency dedicated to the mission of protecting and serving Oregon's consumers and workers while supporting a positive business climate. The department administers state laws and rules governing workers' compensation, occupational safety and health, financial institutions, insurance companies and building codes. The department has consumer protection and education programs, offices, and ombuds to help consumers, injured workers, and businesses.

This position is with the Division of Financial Regulation (DFR). DFR’s mission supports that of the department by protecting Oregonians’ access to fair products and services through education, regulation, and consumer assistance. The division is responsible for ensuring the safety and soundness of financial institutions, the availability and affordability of financial products, and the fair treatment of consumers. Functions include licensing, regulating, and monitoring the conduct of banks, credit unions, financial services providers, health care service contractors, insurance companies, and licensed or registered agents of such entities.

This is a management service position and is not represented by a union.

What’s in it for you:

• Rewarding work in a productive and creative environment

• Colleagues who are passionate about public service

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and a competitive benefits package

• Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon

• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

This position is hybrid. Most work activities may be conducted remotely or in the office at the employee’s discretion but the employee will occasionally be asked to work from the office or attend in-person meetings or events on an as-needed basis, sometimes with limited advance notice. This employee will be expected to meet in-person with their supervisor at least once quarterly.

Here’s what you will do:

As a Senior Policy Advisor, you will oversee major financial services programs regulated by DCBS and impacting other state agencies and boards by monitoring development and implementation of policies, procedures and priorities.  Duties include:

• Representing the agency and division by explaining program activities, policy issues and proposed legislation to legislators, federal and state agencies, the public and other stakeholders

• Managing special projects related to financial services regulated by the Division

• Managing and coordinating evaluations and reviews of division programs

• Researching and developing legislation and changes to administrative rules

For a complete listing of the duties and responsibilities of this position, please review the position description.

Here’s what you need to qualify:

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or related degree and five years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work

OR

• Any combination of experience and education equivalent to eight years of experience in professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work

Requested Skills:

• Ability to communicate effectively and collaboratively, both orally and in writing, to a broad spectrum of executive, management, professional, technical and support staff within the department, other state agencies, and the public

• Policy development and strategic planning

• Ability to facilitate meetings and committees and work with people who have diverse interests

• Ability to understand and communicate how policy changes may affect the public and the financial services markets

• Knowledge of legislative and rulemaking procedures and format

• Good public relation skills

• Ability to draft rules and legislation

• Preference may be given to candidates with a J.D., and/or candidates that have an in-depth knowledge of the finance industry, financial regulatory policy and/or consumer advocacy

Application information:

• A resume and cover letter are required for this job posting. Please attach them in the “Resume / Cover Letter” section of the application.

• Please ensure that you clearly demonstrate in your application materials that you meet the qualifications and requested skills listed above and that you follow all instructions carefully. Only complete applications received by the posted application deadline date will be considered.

• You may be asked to submit a skills assessment, a writing sample, or a video interview as part of the application screening process.

Additional information:

• Per the Pay Equity Law passed in 2017, an employee pay assessment will be conducted to determine what pay step the successful candidate will be offered.  The assessment will be based on the relevant experience, education, training, and certifications documented in the application materials.  On average, candidates new to state service will most likely be offered compensation in the lower to mid-level of the salary range.

• The salary range listed is the non-PERS eligible rate. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible after 6 months of employment, the salary range will increase by 6.95% and the required 6% employee retirement contribution will be deducted from your pay.

• This position is subject to a fingerprint background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.

• The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process. This information may be required after the interview process, depending on the requirements of the position.

• Eligible veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. For further information, please see the following website: Veterans, Disabled Veterans & State Servicemembers. NOTE: If claiming preference please be sure to check your Workday account for pending tasks in the “My Tasks” section at the top of the Candidate Home page.

• We hire preferred workers!  For more information, please visit our website: Preferred Worker Program.

• The Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) does not offer VISA sponsorships. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet our agency employment eligibility standards. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. DCBS will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

Helpful links and contact information:

Learn more about DCBS

DCBS Career Fairs and Workshops

Understanding the State Application Process

Help and Support webpage

For more information you may contact us by e-mail at [email protected].

DCBS is fully committed to attracting, retaining, developing, and promoting the most qualified candidates without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or veteran status.  For more information, please visit our diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging webpage.