Initial Posting Date:
08/06/2026
Application Deadline:
08/24/2026
Agency:
Oregon Youth Authority
Salary Range:
$10,569 - $16,363
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Deputy Director of Administration
Job Description:
Salary: $10,569.00 - $16,363.00/monthly (Non-PERS)
$11,304.00 - $17,501.00 / monthly (PERS Eligible)
The Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) is seeking a strategic, seasoned executive to serve as Deputy Director of Administration — a member of the OYA Executive Leadership Team responsible for the agency’s business operations, budget, and organizational strategy. Reporting directly to the OYA Director, this position leads the Business Services Division, overseeing Human Resources for approximately 1,000 employees, an agency-wide Information Services function that includes a 36-county, $30 million information system modernization project, Physical Plant Operations for nine 24/7 statewide facilities, and Financial Services for the agency’s biennial budget. The Deputy Director partners with the Director, the Department of Administrative Services, the Governor’s Office, and the Legislature to shape agency policy, resolve complex operational challenges, and advance OYA’s mission of holding youth accountable while providing safe, evidence-based opportunities for rehabilitation. This is an opportunity to lead at the highest levels of Oregon state government, mentor future leaders, and champion transparency and equity across a mission-driven organization.
What You Will Be Doing:
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Provide executive leadership for agency-wide strategic planning, policy direction, and risk mitigation — serving as Lead Operating Officer alongside the Director and Executive Leadership Team.
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Direct the agency’s $560M biennial budget development, execution, and legislatively required reporting.
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Set direction for the Business Services Division — Finance, HR, Information Services (including the JJIS modernization project), Physical Plant Operations, Internal Audit, and Public Affairs/Government Relations.
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Directly supervise Business Services Division managers and provide administrative oversight of the Internal Auditor function.
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Apply OYA’s equity lens to identify and address systemic barriers in agency decisions, projects, and practices, including impacted communities in decision-making.
For a complete list of duties and responsibilities, please view here.
Join Us on Tuesday, August 18 between 11:00am-11:30am PST for Q&A Career Chat session about this position! You will have an opportunity to ask questions about this position and about OYA. This is not a mandatory requirement to join this session, just a friendly environment to ask questions and to learn a little more about OYA.
Click here to register for this Q&A Career Chat session.
About OYA
The Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) is a national leader in the juvenile justice field, pioneering the implementation of a positive human development framework for its work with staff and youth, and using data to match the right youth with the right services. We seek to foster cultural competence and pursue equitable solutions to support youth under our care. Our agency mission is to protect the public and reduce crime by holding youth accountable and providing opportunities for reformation in safe environments.
If you are looking to join a team that values individual and cultural differences and the opportunity to contribute in the success of youth reformation by enriching our workforce with diversity, OYA wants to hear from you!
People of color, women and other members of historically underserved communities are strongly encouraged to apply!
For more information please visit www.oregon.gov/oya.
Our amazing benefits include:
Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, vision, and dental plans for you and your family. Additional benefits include life insurance, short- and long-term disability, deferred compensation savings plans, and flexible spending accounts for health and childcare.
Generous Paid Time Off: 11 holidays, 3 personal business days, monthly sick leave and vacation leave that increases with years of service.
Retirement Benefits: Membership in Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
Wellness Resources: Support for work-life balance, health, and overall well-being.
Career Development: Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
Commuting: Access to Get There - Oregon’s carpool matching tool and trip planner.
Student Loan Forgiveness: Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
Live, work, and play in Salem, Oregon.
Hybrid Opportunity: This position is headquartered in our Salem office; however, the successful candidate may be eligible for in-state hybrid work. Hybrid work consists of performing duties onsite in a standard office environment and working remotely. The position may also be required to work at the central workplace on a more frequent basis with or without advance notice, as needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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Seven years of management experience; OR
- four years of management experience and a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Desired Attributes:
If you have these qualities, let us know! It’s how we will choose whom to move forward!
Note: You do not need to have all of these qualities to be eligible for this position.
Demonstrated senior-level leadership experience establishing organizational priorities, allocating resources, and leading through subordinate managers across a large, complex organization.
Demonstrated management experience across Oregon state government operations, including budget/finance, procurement, physical plant operations, IT, HR, government relations, internal audit, legislative processes, and communications.
Demonstrated experience leading organizational improvement, transformation, or significant change initiatives from concept through implementation.
Demonstrated experience quickly identifying and resolving problems that are impacting customers or employees. (assessed at time of interview)
Ability to navigate complex, sometimes competing relationships and stakeholder interests to build authentic partnerships, work effectively beyond one’s span of control, and champion agency-wide transparency. (assessed at time of interview)
Strong competency in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), demonstrated through work experience and/or lived experience. (assessed at time of interview)
Skilled at mentoring future leaders and professionalizing teams. (assessed at time of interview)
How to Apply
Click on the "Apply" link above to complete your online application and submit by the posted closing date and time. For step-by-step instructions click apply to work for the state or current state employee.
COVER LETTER & RESUME REQUIRED.
Please attach a cover letter (no more than two pages). In your cover letter, briefly expand on your responses to the desired attribute questions in the supplemental questions section — specifically, where and how you gained the skills, knowledge, and/or experience you selected for each area (e.g., specific roles, organizations, or situations).
Resume should have month/year for each job history listed.
The work experience and/or education section of your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all the minimum qualifications and desired skills and attributes listed above. Failing to attach required documents may result in disqualification of your application.
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.
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. Please save a copy of this job announcement for reference, as it is not available for you to view after the announcement deadline.
Eligible veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources. Be sure to submit your documentation prior to the close date of this posting in order to have the preference considered.
Tentative Recruitment Schedule:
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1st round interviews: week of 8/31 via VIDCRUITER
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2nd round interviews: September 9, 2026 (MS TEAMS)
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3rd round interviews: September 14, 2026 (IN-PERSON)
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FINAL round interviews: September 18, 2026 (IN-PERSON)
Please note that this timeline is tentative and subject to change as needed.
Additional Information:
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This position is currently undergoing a classification review. The salary range listed in the announcement for a Business Operations Administrator 2 classification is pending final approval.
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This position in unclassified service and serves at the pleasure of the agency appointing authority. This appointment may be terminated at any time (DAS CHRO Policy 40.035.01).
This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill multiple, current, and future vacancies.
Your application materials are used to determine your starting salary range. Through an equal pay assessment, we will determine the salary offer using the information you provide in your submitted application materials. Please ensure your application materials are detailed, accurate and reflect your skills, experience (paid and unpaid) and education as they relate to the position when applying. For more information on pay equity, click here.
The salary range listed is the non-PERS participating rate. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6%. Please review the Classification and Compensation page for more details.
This position receives annual increases on anniversary date until the maximum of the salary range is reached.
Please save a copy of this job announcement for your reference, as it may not be available for you to view after the job closes.
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Additional Information:
Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we are here to serve. OYA is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be individualized based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.” The more diverse we are, the better our work will be.
Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process. For assistance regarding reasonable accommodation or for alternative format please contact OYA Recruitment at 971-345-1236. Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1.
Pre-employment Checks:
In keeping with our mission, OYA will conduct a criminal record check, per OAR 416 Division 800, a driving record background check and a vulnerable population abuse and neglect check. Information obtained about an individual is confidential. An individual who refuses to consent to a criminal records/background check shall be disqualified from consideration in the position for which you applied. All applicants are subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as fingerprint based on criminal records check, pre-employment drug screening and/or education verification as required for the position.
In 2003 Congress passed the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), the first federal civil statue focused specifically on addressing sexual violence in juvenile facilities, jails, prisons, and other facilities. In recognition of the rights, safety, and well-being of the youth we serve you will be asked specific questions about your background to ensure our hiring and promotion practices comply with the National PREA standards.
All positions in OYA will require the incumbent to serve as a "mandatory reporter" of child abuse.
Visa Sponsorship:
We do not offer Visa sponsorship. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US. OYA uses E-Verify to confirm that applicants are authorized to work in the United States.
Have Questions?:
For questions about the job announcement, email the OYA recruitment team at [email protected].
