Apply on Employer Site

State of Oregon · 13 hours ago

Preschool Promise Quality Assurance Specialist (Program Analyst 3)

Salem | DELC | Summer Street

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$5,842/mo - $8,967/mo

4+ years exp

The Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care is excited to announce a permanent opening for a Preschool Promise Quality Assurance Specialist (Program Analyst 3). This role drives data-informed quality improvement across Preschool Promise, setting standards, monitoring performance, and partnering with agencies and communities to ensure every child has access to high-quality early learning.

AssociationGovernmentNon Profit

No H1B

Responsibilities

This position leads and supports the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of quality assurance and monitoring systems for Preschool Promise

Working collaboratively across the Department of Early Learning and Care and with partner agencies, the position plans, manages, and evaluates quality requirements for grantees, including site visit procedures, monitoring protocols, and documentation practices

The role analyzes program data to assess compliance and effectiveness, identifies risks or gaps in quality, and recommends policy, programmatic, and operational improvements

In partnership with monitoring and compliance staff, this position ensures corrective action plans and technical assistance are appropriately implemented, tracked, and completed

This position also provides training and consultative support to grantees, contributes to cross-agency initiatives, builds partnerships to strengthen statewide early learning systems, reduces barriers to participation, and improves outcomes for children and families

Qualification

Quality assuranceData analysisProgram improvementEarly childhood systemsTrainingCoachingTechnical assistanceEquity analysisCollaborationWritten communicationProblem-solving

Required

A Bachelor's Degree in Early Learning, Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, or related degree; and four years experience coordinating or administering a program related to early childhood education, quality assurance, compliance, monitoring, or program improvement

Any combination of experience or education equivalent to seven years of experience coordinating or administering a program related to early childhood education, quality assurance, compliance, monitoring, or program improvement

Demonstrated experience in program quality assurance, monitoring, or evaluation, including developing or implementing monitoring protocols, site visits, or quality standards for publicly funded programs

Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret monitoring data, identify trends or risks, and use findings to recommend corrective actions, technical assistance, or program improvements

Experience developing and implementing corrective action plans and technical assistance, including tracking progress, documenting outcomes, and ensuring follow-through and accountability

Knowledge of early learning or early childhood systems, including quality standards, compliance requirements, or program operations within publicly funded or regulated environments

Ability to collaborate across teams and agencies, including working effectively with internal staff, external partners, and contracted providers to align supports and improve program outcomes

Strong written communication and documentation skills, including preparing clear reports, recommendations, monitoring records, and guidance for diverse audiences

Experience providing training, coaching, or technical assistance, particularly to support continuous quality improvement and capacity building among program partners or grantees

Ability to identify barriers to program participation and quality through an equity lens, including analyzing data to recognize disparities, partnering with programs and communities to design culturally responsive supports, and recommending strategies that promote equitable access, compliance, and outcomes for children and families

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits: Low-cost medical, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family, plus optional benefits like life and disability insurance, deferred compensation, and flexible spending accounts.

Work-Life Balance: 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days, 1 special day, monthly sick leave, and vacation accruals that increase every 5 years.

Student Loan Forgiveness: Potential federal loan forgiveness after 120 qualifying payments.

Inclusive Culture: A diverse, welcoming workplace committed to equity and continuous improvement.