Business Incentives Coordinator - Operations and Policy Analyst IV

Title: Business Incentives Coordinator (Operations & Policy Analyst 4)

Location: Salem, Portland United States

Hybrid Work

time type: Full time

job requisition id: REQ-179326

Job Description:

Agency: Oregon Business Development Department

Salary Range: $7,353 - $10,827

Position Type: Employee

Business Oregon the state's economic development agency, is currently hiring a Business Incentives Coordinator (Operations and Policy Analyst 4). This position will manage the Department's duties and roles with tax incentives for business development, particularly property tax abatement programs in collaboration with local partners (governments and other organizations) in the pursuit of business retention, expansion and recruitment.

Note: We are committed to fostering a supportive work environment that promotes work-life balance and flexibility. This hybrid role offers remote work options, with the expectation of occasional in-office presence as needed to support business operations.

What you will do:

• Manage Tax Incentives Programs- Develop, administer and coordinate program procedures and resources, including administrative rules, information for businesses and others, Department of Revenue, and other state‑issued forms. Assist state and local officials/partners on legal issues, procedures and marketing of state tax-related programs.

• Zone Designations & Boundary Changes - Implement systems for local governments, including communication with local officials, procedural options, legal requirements, and strategy. Prepare, notify, conduct, evaluate, and provide recommendation for processes.

• Business Development Technical Assistance - For business projects, meet with and guide businesses, consultants, local government officials and others on Oregon's incentive programs, tax code, and related topics. Support Regional Development Officers with business development opportunities including estimates of tax benefits, questions of eligibility and coordination between state agencies and local governments.

• Program Evaluation and Policy Analysis - Develop reporting standards for businesses and local representatives. Establish methodologies for administered programs to collect, manage and use data about program activity and outcomes for analysis and program evaluation. Respond to Tax Expenditure Report and other requests by DAS, Department of Revenue, legislative staff and other organizations.

• Legislative Support - In coordination with or as directed by the Government Affairs Manager or Division Manager, assist with tax incentives and other legislative concepts to be implemented by statute, including review of policy, monitoring legislation, meetings with stakeholder groups, consulting with staff and legislators, revenue impacts, supporting local partners; and preparing and/or providing testimony.

• Federal Laws/Program Assistance - Assist with state or local participation in federal designations and other relevant programs (including but limited to federal enterprise or opportunity zones or tax credits) in coordination with other state agencies.

The ideal candidate will possess a combination of some or all the following skills:

• Tax incentive program and project experience - Tactical thinker with experience managing, implementing, and administering tax or business incentive programs and projects. Functional knowledge of Oregon tax law.

• Managing complex data and information - ability to gather, track, manage and report complex data and information to varying audiences including agency leadership, executive and legislative branch, and other concerned constituencies.

• Effective communication - Experience facilitating public meetings, present technical information in a public forum and effectively facilitate meetings that involve stakeholders.

• Partnership Skills - Ability to build and maintain meaningful relationships with partners including community and economic development organizations, businesses, other state agencies, etc.

• Decision making & Collaboration - Ability to work independently and exercise high level decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment with competing interests and priorities. Experience building and maintaining relationships while working harmoniously with customers to reach a common goal.

• Policy Development Experience -Experience with legislative processes, including providing written and oral testimony, analyzing bills, proposing amendments, explaining policy issues, or monitoring legislation including at the federal level.

Please note: if you are interested in applying for this position, you must attach your current cover letter and resume to your application. Failure to submit the required resume and cover letter will remove your application from consideration.

What you need to qualify:

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.

Business Oregon strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every one of the qualifications listed. 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 qualifications listed. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, feel free to contact us to discuss your application.

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, communities, and people to promote a globally competitive, diverse, and inclusive economy, all carried out with an agency strategic plan.

The Economic Development Division (EDD) promotes business and economic development opportunities by removing barriers to business growth and job creation/retention. The EDD division services include assisting Oregon businesses and communities to access State programs for public and private sectors, which include global trade assistance, infrastructure financing and other community and economic development programs. Recruitment officers, regional development officers, global trade specialists, as well as analysts, program specialists and coordinators, work collectively in partnership with Oregon businesses and local communities to achieve the State's economic development goals.

What's in it for you:

• Family Friendly Work Life Balance: Paid time off, 11 holidays, 3 personal days & optional short- and long-term disability benefits.

• Take Care of Yourself and Your Family: Comprehensive employee benefits, choice of medical plans, vision plan, life insurance, employee assistance program.

• Invest in Your Future: Pension plan, deferred comp, short- and long-term disability plan, flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care.

• Be Appreciated: Employee recognition events, agency unique employee recognition program allowing for additional leave options such as vacation buy-out and sick leave roll-over, dynamic employees doing impactful work.

• Inclusion: At Business Oregon, we value community and foster a sense of belonging for our employees.

Additional Information:

• Per the Pay Equity Law passed in 2017, a pay equity analysis will be conducted to determine what pay step the successful candidate will be offered. The analysis will be based on the relevant experience, education, training, and certifications documented in the application materials.

• It is our policy to provide reasonable accommodations to all applicants who may need them. Should you need assistance, or an accommodation please contact Lies Wattimena at Lies.Wattimena@biz.oregon.gov to discuss how we can best meet your needs.

• Veterans' Preference - Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. If you checked that you are a veteran, we will ask you for your documents later in the process. Click on the Veterans' Preference link for additional information.

• Criminal Records Check - Hiring of the successful candidate will be contingent upon the results of a Criminal Background Check. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification.

• Work Authorization - Business Oregon does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States.

• This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current position and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

• This position is management service non-supervisory, full-time position, exempt and is not represented by a union.

• PERS - This is a PERS qualifying position. After a six-month waiting period eligible Management Service, Executive Service, and Unrepresented employees will have their base pay increased by 6.95% and the 6% PERS contribution deducted from their base pay rather than a direct 6% contribution by the State of Oregon to the employees PERS account. This will mirror the bargained SEIU and AFSCME PERS process.

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