Organizational Change Manager (Operations & Policy Analyst 3)
State of OregonInitial Posting Date:
02/06/2026Application Deadline:
02/16/2026Agency:
Department of JusticeSalary Range:
$6,834 - $10,076Position Type:
EmployeePosition Title:
Organizational Change Manager (Operations & Policy Analyst 3)Job Description:
Are you a strategic thinker who thrives on helping organizations navigate complex changes? The Oregon Department of Justice (DOJ) is seeking an Organizational Change Manager (OCM) to lead change management efforts for our Legal Tools Modernization Program—a multi-year initiative transforming how DOJ delivers critical services to our clients, customers, and constituents.
This is not a back-office role. You will sit at the table with agency leaders, influence decision-making, and design and carry forward actionable strategies that help DOJ employees adapt to new systems and processes. Your work will directly impact DOJ’s ability to serve Oregon’s communities effectively and efficiently and to deliver on Attorney General Rayfield’s Strategic Vision.
At this time, the position is Limited Duration through June 30, 2027, but is likely to be extended or changed to permanent in the future. A rotational opportunity may be offered if the best candidate is a current Department of Justice employee.
This opportunity is a hybrid position of remote and in-office work. The office location is the Justice Building in Salem. Occasional travel to office locations throughout Oregon may be required.
What You’ll Do:
Lead Change Management Strategy: Develop and implement OCM plans using the Prosci ADKAR model, including communication, coaching, and reinforcement strategies.
Drive Engagement: Build trust and foster collaboration across divisions, ensuring employees feel supported through change.
Communicate with Impact: Deliver clear, timely, and audience-specific messaging to executives, managers, and staff.
Coach Leaders: Equip managers with tools and strategies to champion change within their teams.
Monitor & Adapt: Assess readiness, track adoption metrics, and adjust plans to ensure success.
Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with project managers, business analysts, technical experts, and vendors.
What We’re Looking For
Our ideal candidate is:
A courageous leader with strong emotional intelligence and the ability to navigate complex organizational dynamics.
A strategic thinker who can see the big picture and translate it into actionable steps.
An excellent communicator—frank, adaptable, and skilled at building trust.
Creative and teachable, eager to learn and grow in a dynamic environment.
Resilient and dynamic with the ability to convey genuine care during difficult conversations and challenging situations.
Preferred Qualifications:
Prosci Practitioner or similar certification.
Experience with large-scale IT modernization projects.
Familiarity with project management tools (Project, SharePoint, Teams).
Three to five years of change management experience.
Experience in management or team lead roles within the past five years.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, behavioral/social sciences, or related field AND four years of professional-level analytical and planning work;
OR
Equivalent combination of education and experience (seven years total).
AND
Finalists must pass a comprehensive employment reference check and fingerprint-based criminal background check. A driver history check will be included for positions requiring state vehicle driving privileges. Adverse findings will be evaluated to determine eligibility for the position.
Agree to comply with specific security and confidentiality requirements of the department and its business units.
Must have and maintain a valid Oregon Driver’s License.
Work experience is based on a 40-hour work week. (Example: 20 hours a week for one year would equal six-months of work experience.)
Why Join Us?
Be part of our management services team in a mission-driven organization that values innovation, collaboration, and inclusion.
Hybrid work flexibility with occasional travel.
Vacation, sick leave, 11 paid holidays a year, and special days off.
Opportunity to shape DOJ’s future and grow your career.
For more information about our benefits, you can learn here.
Ready to Lead Change?
Apply online through Workday. Submit your resume and a cover letter (max 2 pages) explaining how your experience aligns with the desired attributes.
Detailed Application Process
Diversity is a core value of the Oregon Department of Justice. We are working to build and maintain an inclusive and equitable work environment. Every employee expands our diversity by contributing to the range of ways to understand and communicate with one another, identify challenges, and work cooperatively.
The use of AI is prohibited in the application process. This includes any selection-related processes through the recruitment process including assessments and interviews. If there is known use of AI, you will be disqualified.
Follow the "Apply" link above and complete the application online and all supplemental questions.
Attach your resume.
Attach your cover letter. Your cover letter must not exceed two pages and should clearly articulate how your experience and training relate to the desired attributes and experience. Scroll to the “What we’re looking for” and “Preferred Qualifications” sections to identify possible topics to incorporate into your cover letter.
Applicants whose experience, education, and training most closely match the requirements and needs of the position will be invited to interview. Additional applicant screening will depend on the number of qualified applications received.
Conduct Expectations: The role of the Oregon Department of Justice is to serve state government and to support safe and healthy communities throughout Oregon by providing essential justice services. Employees of the Department are required to meet the highest standards of professional conduct and ethics while on the job and maintain those same standards in their personal lives where actions could reflect on the Department.
ALL APPLICANTS: You will only have one opportunity to upload the required resume and cover letter. Drag and drop both resume and cover letter into Workday when prompted to upload your resume. If you are concerned that one or both required documents didn't attach to your application, if you need an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), have questions, or need assistance with the application process, please contact doj.recruitment@doj.oregon.gov. Any materials emailed will be associated on your behalf if received before the posting deadline.
CURRENT STATE EMPLOYEES: Login to Workday using your state-issued login and apply via the Jobs hub Worklet located on your home page. Using a private account disrupts the hiring process for all internal candidates. Prior to clicking "Apply," update your employee profile to reflect your Education, Skills, and Job History (including your current job).
Questions? Contact doj.recruitment@doj.oregon.gov.
For more information about working for the Department of Justice and application assistance, you can learn here.
Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The Department of Justice is an equal opportunity employer, does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, or disability, and is committed to workplace diversity.
Oregon Department of Justice
1162 Court St NE
Salem OR, 97301
DOJ.recruitment@doj.oregon.gov
Phone: (503) 947-4328
Fax: (503) 373-0367