Homeland Security Analyst (Research Analyst 3)

The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) is excited to announce a new opportunity for our Homeland Security Analyst (Research Analyst 3) to join our team! We welcome you to join us today!  

The Department currently has an opening for  one  full-time Homeland Security Analyst (Research Analyst 3) within the OERS Division of OEM in Salem, Oregon. This is a full-time, limited duration position. This position has the opportunity to work remotely and supports a hybrid (work from home/in office) work schedule. Remote work is evaluated periodically and can be adjusted at any time. 

The Homeland Security Analyst (RA3) leads research projects by performing and coordinating data collection and analysis with staff inside and outside the agency and preparing final reports with recommendations to agency leadership, external partners, and councils in order to provide threat assessment, risk reduction strategies, and enhance response operation and coordination.  

General duties:  

• Responsible for planning, coordinating, and leading moderately complex long-term research projects regarding potentially catastrophic threats against the state. 

• Determines project timelines and milestones, secures project resources, identifies data collection sources and methodology, coordinates assistance with broad cross-functional team members including internal research staff and staff from other partner agencies.  

• Prepare formal briefings, intelligence reports, and policy level recommendations.  

• Actively consume and monitor a variety of live news feeds, social media platforms, weather forecasts, and sophisticated monitoring tools to detect real-time incidents and potential threats and hazards to the states’ population, critical infrastructure, first responders, and the environment.  

• Consults a variety of different sources of information including plans and procedures, personnel from other state response agencies, and utilizes open-source intelligence collection software, and complex modeling tools to synthesize reports. 

• Performs complex study and analysis of effects of loss of systems (communications, power, water, wastewater) against state operations. Authors reports identifying opportunities for protection of critical systems and/or addressing gaps or vulnerabilities. 

• During emerging incidents, analyzes the nature of threats and uses independent judgement to determine whether or not to take actions, including but not limited to disseminating emergency alerts and warnings, notifying a specific response agency, sharing threat information, deploying a state resource, and/or recommending activation of the State Emergency Coordination Center. 

• Develops new means of analyzing data and preparing risk intelligence reports for the agency based on hazards and incidents affecting the state.  

• Collaborates with peers at Fusion Center on developing new sources of data and input for the agency.  

• Works to develop peer networks active in homeland security/defense analysis and interpretation for the purposes of information sharing. 

• Advises agency leadership on homeland security/defense related matters. 

For a copy of the position description, please email samantha.r.hoyle@oem.oregon.gov.  

The Benefits of joining Our Team  

It is the mission of Oregon Emergency Management (OEM) to lead collaborative state-wide efforts, inclusive of all partners and the communities we serve, to ensure capability to get help in an emergency and to protect, mitigate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies or disasters regardless of cause. To learn more about our team and the work we do, please visit Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) website.  

We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to maintain a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, veteran status, disability, or status as a victim of domestic violence, harassment, sexual assault, or stalking.  

Employee benefits include:  

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance.  

• 11 paid holidays per year.  

• 8 hours of vacation leave earned per month.  

• 8 hours of sick leave earned per month.  

• 24 hours of personal business leave per fiscal year.  

• Pension and retirement programs.  

• Click here to learn more about State of Oregon benefits.  

What do you need to qualify? Minimum Qualifications:  

A Bachelor's Degree in any discipline that included six-quarter units in statistics or quantitative analysis methods and procedures, and one year experience using computerized applications to independently gather, compile, and analyze data and prepare narrative or statistical reports; 
OR 
Four years of research experience using computerized applications to independently gather, compile, and analyze data and prepare narrative or statistical reports. 

AND 

Ability to obtain security clearance at a federal level 
 

 Note: 

Completion of military or intelligence community training in relevant area (such as Signals Collection, Intelligence Analysis program, and/or cryptologic analysis) will be considered towards the relevant experience requirement (i.e. a 24-week course will count as 6 months experience).  

If this is how you meet position minimum qualifications, please provide proof of completion.  

What we are looking for (Desired Attributes):    

• Proven ability to lead complex initiatives, develop long-term plans, and align operational efforts with state and federal frameworks.  

• Experience in homeland security or homeland defense analytical capacity 

• Law enforcement intelligence experience 

• Demonstrated ability to prepare, write, and present policy level recommendations/presentations on homeland security or related topics 

• Demonstrated ability to create finished intelligence products 

• 5 years of experience in a law enforcement, military, homeland security, or defense related position 

• Submission of a Resume and Cover Letter  

• Active security clearance within the last 10 years 

Note: You must clearly describe your experience in each area listed. Failure to provide this information may result in eliminating your application from further consideration.    

Additional information:  

• The salary listed is the non- Public Employee Retirement Systems (PERS) qualifying salary. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary will reflect the 6.95% increase.  

• Finalists will be subject to a computerized criminal history check. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification.   

• Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Justice Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States. OEM does not offer visa sponsorship.  

• 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.  

Recruiting Timeline:  

This is a tentative recruiting timeline for our Homeland Security Analyst Recruitment.  

Phone Screening: April 14th – April 15th  

Round 1 Interviews (In Person):  April 21st – April 23rd   

Round 2 interviews (In Person):  April 28th – April 29th   

Reference and Background Checks: April 30th – May 1st   

Start Date: May 18th, 2026  

How to Apply:  

• Visit the State of Oregon job opportunities webpage to submit your application for the position. Please ensure the work history and education section is complete. If you are a current state of Oregon employees, you must apply through your employee Workday account.  

• Attach a cover letter and resume  describing how you meet the qualifications and attributes for the position.  

• If you have questions about the recruitment or need assistance to participate in the application process, please contact the recruiter, Samantha Hoyle, at samantha.r.hoyle@oem.oregon.gov or 971-388-4742.  

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Veteran's Preference:  

The OEM provides veterans’ preference points to all eligible veterans. For privacy reasons, please do not attach veterans’ preference documents when initially applying. You will be sent a Workday “Task” to complete once you have submitted your application.  The “Task” will prompt you to provide the appropriate documentation for your Veterans’ Preference point selection. For more information, please go here: https://www.oregon.gov/jobs/Pages/Veterans.aspx.  

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