Mainframe Programmer Jobs in Oregon (NOW HIRING)

Initial Posting Date:
07/14/2026
Application Deadline:
07/21/2026
Agency:
Department of Human Services
Salary Range:
$6,834 - $10,076
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Systems Coordinator (Operations & Policy Analyst 3)
Job Description:
The Oregon Department of Human Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are guided by our Equity North Star and our vision for a positive RiSE organizational culture that advances equity and diversity. We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQIA2S+ community members, and others to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
Opportunity Awaits! We're in search of leaders committed to promoting and fostering a diverse and qualified workforce where individuals feel welcome, appreciated, and valued for all they bring to the organization. The Office of Financial Service is seeking an Operations and Policy Analyst. This position acts as the primary liaison for the Office of Financial Services working closely with key partners in the development and maintenance of the financial systems, providing consultative advice on the administrative, policy, programmatic and financial management aspects of ODHS/OHA. If you are skilled professional with accounting principles, financial processes, experience working with financial systems and project management, consider taking on a key role in our team as the (Systems Coordinator, Office of Financial Services) for the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS).
About the Office of Financial Services
The Office of Financial Services (OFS) operates as a shared financial service for ODHS and Oregon Health Authority (OHA). OFS is the steward of ODHS and OHA financial resources ensuring honesty, integrity, and accountability by efficiently and effectively providing accurate, accountable, and responsive financial management and business services to clients, stakeholders, and employees in support of ODHS and OHA missions and in compliance with state laws and federal policies, rules, and regulations.
The Office of Financial Services (OFS) provides leadership and management, fiscal policy direction, financial systems management, and coordination of core financial accounting, payroll, and financial reporting services for ODHS and OHA. OFS management leads and supervises staff in the areas of Financial Reporting, Taxation, Federal Grant Management and Reporting, Cash Flow Management, Proprietary and Governmental Fund Accounting, Revenue Application, Cost Allocation, Interface, E-Commerce, Accounting Structure, Accounts and Contracts Payable, Trust Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Payroll and Benefits, Cash Receipting, Treasury, and Account Reconciliation for ODHS and OHA.
The size, scope, and complexity of the financial structure of these agencies is the most complex in the State of Oregon. Currently OFS has approximately 150 full-time equivalent employees responsible for more than 20 financial systems and millions of dollars processed each week.
Summary of Duties
As a Systems Coordinator, you will:

• This position has a unique role in the agency by working with other program-specific operation analysts to implement financial solutions across both ODHS and OHA.
• This, along with another position completing the same work, is the point of contact and is responsible for operational and policy changes as it relates to implementation of new state or federal programs, systems, and processes.
• This position requires extensive knowledge in complicated conceptual and analytical processes of automated transaction-based accounting applications and the integration and interrelationship of personal computer software programs and mainframe programming and posting logic crucial to automated transaction based financial processing.
• This position must understand detailed interrelations of current system processes, apply organization design principles and advanced generally accepted accounting principles, practices and theory to achieve strategic alignment, mitigate operational risk, and facilitate management decisions pertaining to new programmatic requirements, accounting and budgetary architectural and infra- structure design, organizational change with conflicting operational or service goals and objectives, transition activities, and training and implementation plans.
• You will be the point of contact and is responsible for operational and policy changes as it relates to implementation of new state or federal programs, systems, and processes.
• This position represents ODHS and OHA to outside entities including the Department of Administrative Services, Secretary of State Audits Division, and Treasury Department. Provide technical assistance to Department personnel as needed in areas of responsibility.

Minimum Qualifications
Seven years of professional-level evaluative, analytical, and planning work experience.
OR
Finance, Accounting, Computer Science, Education in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, or a similar related degree will substitute for experience based on the following:

• Bachelor's degree in any of the listed areas substitutes for three (4) years of experience.
• Master's degree in any of the listed areas substitutes for four (3) years of experience.
• Doctorate degree in any of the listed areas substitutes for five (2) years of experience.

Essential Attributes
We are looking for candidates with:
Financial, Technical Systems: A strong understanding of accounting principles, financial processes, reporting requirements, basic understanding of accounting databases, and application functionality.
Government Accounting: Experience including sources of funds, cost segregation, and display of expenditures and revenues, and budgetary accounting.
Financial Applications: Strong understanding of accounting systems that record and analyze financial transactions.
Project Management: Experience managing project timelines, deliverables, and dependencies effectively.
Analytical Skills: Experience analyzing data, identify potential issues, and propose solutions.
Attention all candidates!
Your work history profile, cover letter, and resume are the perfect opportunity to highlight your interest in the position and demonstrate your skills, lived and/or work experience that shows you are an excellent candidate for the position.

• Cover Letter is REQUIRED. If you do not attach one, you will not move on in the recruitment process. Please address how you meet the minimum qualifications and the essential attributes listed above.
• Please make sure your application materials, resume and job history, are clearly outlined as this information will be used to determine your starting salary range. If you are selected as the final candidate and a degree is listed as a minimum qualification for the position, please be prepared to provide verification of your completed education before moving forward in the hiring process. If applicable, please clearly indicate if a degree has been completed when providing education history. Note: Your resume and cover letter may be uploaded in the Resume/CV field on the online application.
• The use of outside resources such as Artificial Intelligence software during applicant skill assessments, examinations, and/or interviews is prohibited unless otherwise stated by the hiring agency. Unauthorized use of outside resources during the hiring process will result in disqualification.
• The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.

Working Conditions

• Hybrid Work will be considered in filling this position. The ability to report to the Salem office will be required when training, business or operational needs are dependent on onsite activities. You may live in Oregon or any surrounding state or be able to relocate to Oregon within 30 days.
• Requires good verbal and writing skills, knowledge of computer systems, ability to make formal and informal presentations to large and small groups, ability to meet rush deadlines requiring prioritizing/working under pressure.
• Requires frequent use of a PC, which includes repetitious hand movement.
• Works in close proximity with people and office equipment with frequent interruptions and distractions.
• Requires working with a wide variety of people, interpersonal contacts, and sensitive or confidential situations, which may occasionally expose the employee to challenging situations.
• Employee may be required to use a state vehicle for conducting business so therefore must have a valid driver's license and a good driving record or be able to provide an acceptable alternate method of transportation.
• Regular and consistent attendance is essential.

Background Checks and Requirements

• If selected as a finalist, we will conduct a criminal history and background check. Adverse criminal history or background check may lead to disqualification. Additional background check information.
• The Oregon Department of Human Services does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. ODHS will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

Benefits

• ODHS Employee Resource Group communities that promote shared learning.
• Annual salary increases (until you reach the top of the listed salary range).
• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Amazing benefits package.
• Cost of Living Adjustments.

Employment Preference
Veterans' and Oregon National Guard preference:

• Eligible Veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources.

General Information

• This is a permanent, full-time position and is a Management Service, Non-Supervisory position and is not represented by a union.
• This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification.

Contact Information

• The recruiter for this position is Amy Acree. If you contact the recruiter, please include the job requisition number.
• Email: amy.acree@odhs.oregon.gov
• We invite you to contact the recruiter for accommodation requests under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), application questions or job-specific questions.