Regional Development Officers

Regional Development Officer (Operations & Policy Analyst 4) Portland, OR Job Details Full-time $7,537 - $11,098 a month 7 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Pension plan Loan forgiveness Flexible schedule Qualifications Community engagement Bachelor's degree in finance Bachelor's degree in business Collaborating with government agencies Bachelor's degree in social science Bachelor's degree in economics Economic development Bachelor's degree in business administration Finance 8 years Social Sciences Public Administration Business development Analysis skills Bachelor's degree Recruiting Contracts Bachelor's degree in political science Bachelor's degree in public administration Networking through strategic partnership building Business Administration Senior level Strategic partnerships Business Leadership Negotiation Political Science Full Job Description Initial Posting Date:

03/02/2026 Application Deadline:

03/16/2026 Agency:

Oregon Business Development Department Salary Range:

$7,537 - $11,098 Position Type:

Employee Position Title:

Regional Development Officer (Operations & Policy Analyst 4) Job Description:

What if your work could impact and shape the future economic development for Oregon and its region? Step into a role where you lead strategic partnerships, guide communities and resources, and unlock opportunities that drive sustainable economic development. Business Oregon , the state's economic development agency, is currently hiring a Regional Development Officer (Operations & Policy Analyst 4). This position collaborates extensively with local, regional, state, federal, and philanthropic partners to deliver resources and support to Oregon communities and businesses. Note:

We are committed to fostering a supportive work environment that promotes work-life balance and flexibility. This is a hybrid position with the expectation of working in the Portland office approximately 2-3 days per week. Here's what you will do: Direct and coordinate regional business retention, expansion, and recruitment. Support regional and state industry sector strategies Conduct company visits to build relationships, provide support, and track assistance/results. Develop partnerships with communities and align projects with regional strategies. Support business deals through negotiations and manage state commitments. Promote agency programs via presentations, events, and partner outreach. Collaborate with partners to develop projects leveraging grants/loans across funding agencies. Ensure applications meet program criteria and oversee contracts, disbursements, and monitoring. Minimum Qualifications:

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 five years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work OR Any combination of experience and education equivalent to eight years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skills for the classification. Requested Skills:

The ideal candidate will possess a combination of some or all the following skills. If you have these requested skills, let us know in your application materials! It's how we will choose who will move forward! You do not need to have all these skills to be eligible for this position. Demonstrated experience developing and implementing regional economic development strategies based on analysis of strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities. Experience in facilitating collaboration between public and private sectors (utilities, transportation, financial institutions, etc.). Advanced knowledge of and hands-on experience guiding public and private organizations through financial assistance programs, including state, federal, philanthropic, and private funding sources. Experience in developing and analyzing proposals for economic development and advising leadership on strategic options and projected outcomes. Experience representing an organization in complex, multi-agency meetings, regional commissions, and coordination with Governor's Office staff. 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 requested skills listed. What Business Oregon does:

Business Oregon is the economic development agency for the state of Oregon. We have about 200 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, co