Data & Operations Analyst; Operations and Policy Analyst

Initial Posting Date: 01/12/2026

Final date to receive applications: 01/19/2026

Agency: Department of the State Fire Marshal

Salary Range: $5,320 - $8,141

Position Type: Employee

Position Title: Data & Operations Analyst (Operations and Policy Analyst
2)

Note:
Effective Feb. 1, 2026, the compensation plan for this position will be increased to reflect a Cost‑of‑Living Adjustment (COLA) of 2.5%. The salary listed in this posting does not reflect the COLA.

At the Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM), our mission is simple yet crucial: to protect people, property, and the environment from fire and hazardous materials. Guided by a set of unwavering values, we strive to uphold integrity, dedication, leadership, partnership, and service to others in all we do.

The OSFM actively supports a workforce representative of the communities we serve. We embrace diversity, practice inclusive excellence, and strive for equity and belonging to maintain a workplace where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. We value all lived experiences and welcome members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, LGBTQIA2S+, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and others to apply.

The OSFM is recruiting for a Data & Operations Analyst (
Operations & Policy Analyst 2). As the Data & Operations Analyst you will work with program leadership to measure program efficiencies through the development and tracking of key performance indices, conducting trend and time series analysis, developing forecasts for core services, developing interactive dashboards, story maps and research reports, building surveys, and more. Additionally, as a key data steward in the Department, this position will also partner with other analysts, program staff, and IT specialists to implement data governance best practices to ensure a healthy and functional data environment.

Become a part of the OSFM team and together, let’s continue working towards a safer, more resilient Oregon for everyone!

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• This is a full‑time, permanent position and is represented by the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) union.

• This position is based at our headquarters in Salem, Oregon. The expectation for this position is to be in the office full‑time during the 6‑month trial service period. Upon successful completion of trial service, the candidate may be eligible for hybrid‑remote work options depending on business needs.

• The salary listed is the non‑PERS qualifying salary range. When the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect the additional 6.95%.

suggests that women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they are confident they  100% of the listed qualifications. We strongly encourage all interested individuals to apply and allow us to evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that you demonstrate, using an intentional equity lens.

A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills; and two years professional‑level evaluative, analytical and planning work.

OR;

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

• Ability to analyze business program trends and operational data to support decision‑making.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Power BI or Tableau for dashboards and visual reporting.

• Experience using ArcGIS Pro for mapping and spatial data interpretation.

• Skilled in creating surveys, analyzing results, and applying findings to program improvements.

• Familiarity with program evaluation frameworks, including logic models and process mapping.

• Expertise in developing and tracking Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to monitor success.

• Strong ability to create clear, comprehensive reports and present data insights and recommendations to diverse audiences.

You are required to upload your resume describing how you meet the minimum qualifications…