Program Analyst 3-Women Veterans Coordinator

Initial Posting Date: 04/17/2026 Application Deadline: 05/04/2026 Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs Salary Range: $5,988 - $9,191 Position Type: Employee Position Title: Program Analyst 3-Women Veterans Coordinator Job Description: Program Analyst 3 (Women Veterans Coordinator) The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs (ODVA) is a State of Oregon agency with a mission to serve and honor veterans through leadership, advocacy and strong partnerships. The Department is entrusted to assist veterans, their dependents, and surviving family members in obtaining their earned Federal, State, and local benefits. At the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs, we value a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We stand by our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization, and recognize and celebrate our unique backgrounds and diverse experiences. We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQ+ community members. The strength of our agency lies in the diversity of our workforce and the perspectives our employees bring to their work at ODVA. The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs has (1) full-time opportunity available for a Program Analyst 3 (Women Veterans Coordinator) located at ODVA Headquarters in Salem, Oregon in a hybrid (work from home/in-office work schedule). This is a permanent, union represented position within the Appeals & Special Advocacy Division.

About Us

• We are a collective of individuals working toward a very noble mission, day in and day out. From direct client engagement to operational services that support day-to-day business, our teams work together to deliver on a promise made more than 80 years ago.
• ODVA works to deliver on an incredibly broad mission in serving all Oregon Veterans and their families aligning and partnering around a shared vision and of good stewardship of existing resources.
• ODVA unites government, private companies, nonprofits, and other veteran services organizations to address issues facing veterans and their families. We are building support around specific issues that affect veterans. And we maintain strong relationships with key partners that allow us to continue to be a leading voice on veteran’s issues.
• This is ODVA's cadence. Together with our veterans and our partners, we honor the past, build on our strengths, and chart a course worthy of the next 80 years.

What you will do! As ODVA’s Women Veterans Coordinator, you will be responsible for ensuring the effective functioning and accountability of the organization’s fiscal operations. Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinate ODVA’s statewide women veterans program to focus on identifying and

addressing barriers to women veteran’s access to benefits and resources

• Through direct engagement, ensure Oregon women veterans can access federal and state benefits, including:
• Monetary benefits
• Medical services
• Behavioral health services
• Other supportive resources that promote long-term well-being
• Lead proactive advocacy efforts on behalf of women veterans across the state
• Serve as a liaison with local, state, and federal partners regarding benefits and entitlements
• Advise executive leadership on key issues impacting women veterans
• Identify and work to eliminate systemic and practical barriers to benefit access
• Promote equitable access to earned benefits for women veterans throughout Oregon

What’s in it for you! The opportunity to work with and learn from a great team that has a passion for serving veterans in a productive and creative environment where no two days are ever the same! We offer a competitive benefits package that offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for the employee and their qualified family members, as well as paid sick leave, vacation leave, personal leave, and 11 paid holidays a year. In addition, we offer membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), and you have the opportunity to potentially receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). If you are passionate about serving Oregon's veterans, apply today! What are we looking for? Program Analyst 3 Minimum Qualifications: A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, or a degree related to the agency program that demonstrates the cap