Clean Energy Fund, Data and Fund Performance Manager (Analyst IV)

Portland, TX - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 120785 - 172764

Posted on: 9 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Position

Job Appointment: Full-Time Regular
Work Schedule:Mon-Fri. 8-5 alternate schedule may be available after probation
Work Location:Hybrid - In-person work to be conducted at The Vanport Building located at 1810 SW 5th Avenue. Remote work must be performed within Oregon or Washington. For more informationclick here.
Benefit:Please check our benefits tab for an overview of benefits for this position
Language Pay Premium Eligible:This position is or may be eligible for Language Pay Differential for qualifying employees.
Application Material:Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portlands online portal. You will need to attach a resume and a cover letter.Note:Do not include your age date of birth or the dates you attended or graduated from school. Only provide this information if it is specifically requested to meet job requirements or to follow federal state or local laws or rules.

Position Summary:
Join the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF) team at the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) as our next Data and Fund Performance Manager. This pivotal role will provide strategic leadership in managing and building out data systems driving data collection and analytics efforts and ensuring transparent reporting for PCEF program outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to support over $200 million annually in climate action and climate justice investments.

As PCEFs Data and Fund Performance Manager you will serve on PCEFs leadership team and work closely with the Program Manager. You will lead a team of five focused on ensuring transparent reporting and successful implementation of programs and projects outlined in our recently adopted Climate Investment Plan (CIP). Additionally as the PCEF team grows substantially over the coming two years you will play a crucial role in shaping PCEF and how it advances its goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and advancing social justice.

What youll get to do:

Build and strengthen PCEFs data systems and reporting infrastructure:
1. Partner with BPSs Technical Services team to shape and implement data systems and workflows that meet PCEF program needs.
2. Help design practical user-friendly data collection methods and reporting tools that support accurate timely and consistent data.
3. Work closely with program staff and external partners to ensure data requirements and systems are clear effective and aligned across programs.
Guide high-level analysis and research:
1. Direct high-level analysis and query development for strategic leadership guidance in implementing the Climate Investment Plan.
2. Set analysis priorities and oversee day-to-day performance analysis delivered by staff ensuring consistency quality applicability and timely delivery.
3. Plan and oversee research initiatives with partners such as PSU and the National Renewable Labs to identify and implement successful climate strategies.
Manage staff:
1. Supervise and mentor at least one assigned staff member setting clear performance expectations and development goals.
2. Provide day-to-day direction for at least three PCEF-assigned staff on the Technical Services team (in coordination with the Technical Services supervisor) to ensure priorities timelines and deliverables stay aligned.
3. Evaluate staff performance and support professional growth.
Oversee program evaluation:
1. Create evaluation plans and timelines and oversee implementation of evaluations across PCEF program areas in partnership with program content leads.
2. Guide procurement and management of subject matter focused evaluation consultants.
3. Promote continuous improvement by using evaluation results to strengthen program design and implementation.
Serve as a key leader in a growing program:
1. Participate actively on PCEF leadership and management teams.
2. Help shape standards practices and norms for how PCEF measures results tells its story and stays accountable to equitable community outcomes as the program scales.

Who you are:

Dedicated: hard working flexible and committed to prioritizing frontline communities in addressing the causes and impacts of climate change.
Innovative: creative open minded adaptable and skilled in change management to better serve the community.
Strategic thinker: that can craft and advance PCEFs strategic goals. You have experience in senior leadership as an advocate and champion working toward both organizational and community outcomes.
Socially Intelligent: Motivated passionate team-oriented and empathetic. You can communicate with others in a way that creates ease. You understand how to navigate complex political environments. You can effectively communicate with all levels of an organization.
Equity-driven: Commitment to advancing systemic changes that address historic and current discrimination. Experience evaluating program design through an equity lens and creating offerings and solutions that remove barriers and deliver more equitable outcomes.
Insightful: Understand systems and relationships sensitive to varied and sometimes conflicting needs. Able to strategize define and test approaches and resolve complex issues without perfect information and to direct foundational work.

About the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund:
As a first-in-the-nation community-led climate fund PCEFs mission is to fulfill a vision that builds resilience and quality jobs with proactive steps to fight climate change while advancing social economic and environmental justice.

For more information on this innovative program please visit the PCEF website.

About the Bureau:
The Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) is a leader in land use planning climate action environmental stewardship and urban design. BPS centers racial equity in its work and is dedicated to creating a Portland that is more equitable healthy prosperous and resilient.

The bureau oversees a world-renowned waste and recycling system and leads the U.S. in its commitment to open data and protecting communities in the application of technologies. Staff collaborate with partners on neighborhood economic historic and environmental planning and provide research policy and technical services to advance energy efficiency and renewable energy as well as policies and actions to address climate change.

BPS values a diverse workforce and seeks ways to promote equity and inclusion within the organization. We encourage candidates with knowledge ability and experience working with abroad range of individuals and diverse communities to apply. Although not required BPS encourages candidates that can fluently speak more than one language to include that information in your resume. BPS offers an excellent benefits package flexible work schedules and support for training and skills development in a positive engaging and creative work environment.

Studies have shown that women non-binary people and Black Indigenous and other people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet all the qualifications listed. BPS considers lived experience and transferrable skills as qualifying unless an item is labeled as required. We are most interested in finding the best candidates for the job and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply.

Virtual Zoom Meet & Greet Opportunity

Come meet the hiring manager and the senior recruiter! Well be talking about the position duties and responsibilities day to day life in the role review the announcement discuss how to apply and answer questions you may have about the position.

January 6 2026

1:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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Contact Information:
TroyLynn Craft
Senior Recruiter

To Qualify

The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:

At least 5 years experience designing and leading complex program or process evaluations including data governance or data management processes.
Experience developing sound decisions conclusions and recommendations especially in high pressure situations.
Experience working with technical staff to translate business needs into data and technology processes systems and products.
Ability to lead manage supervise train and conduct performance measurement design and evaluations
Ability to collaborate with communities of color and people traditionally underrepresented in local decision-making.

Although not required you may have one or more of the following:

Management experience working for a public agency.

The Recruitment Process

STEP 1: Apply online betweenDecember 22 2025 - January 12 2026

Required Application Materials:

Cover letter
- Details are key! The city uses a merit-based system so your cover letter should be thorough and specifically address each qualification listed in the To Qualify section of the job cover letter can exceed one page to ensure you are able to provide the detailed information for every qualification. Follow the instructions as a subject matter expert will be evaluating your details to confirm that you meet the minimum requirements.
Resume
- Note: Do not include your age date of birth or the dates you attended or graduated from school. Only provide this information if it is specifically requested to meet job requirements or to follow federal state or local laws or rules.
Answer the three (3) Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)

Optional Application Materials:

If you wish to request Veterans Preference please submit your veteran documents (e.g. DD214-Member 4 VA Benefit Letter) by the recruitments closing date.

We have recently updated our veteran preference process. Starting March 3rd 2025 if you made the eligible list and met the eligibility to receive veteran preference you will no longer need to submit veteran documents for future recruitments.

If you need to update or remove your veteran preference for a specific recruitment or from your master profile please contact the recruiter listed in the job announcement.

Application Tips:

Your cover letter can exceed one page to ensure you are able to provide the detailed information for every qualification. A subject matter expert will be evaluating your details to confirm that you meet the minimum requirements.
Your résumé should support the details described in your cover letter.
How We Determine Pay:The City of Portland is covered by the Oregon EqualPayAct. Your salary is determined based on the experience listed in your resume that is directly related and equivalent to the position for which you are applying. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all your relevant experience.

Do not attach any additional documents.
Please note all completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on the closing date and time of this recruitment.
You can use AI tools to assist with your job application but please make sure to personalize your responses to supplemental questions. Avoid copying and pasting. We encourage use AI to generate ideas and then tailor them to reflect your own experiences and skills.
All applications must be submitted via the Citys online application process.
E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.

Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation:Week of January 12 2026

An evaluation of each applicants training paid and unpaid experience as demonstrated in their cover letter and resume weighted 100%.
Your cover letter and résumé will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.
You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation results to let us know if you would like to review and discuss your evaluation result. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information.
Additional evaluation may be required prior to establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.

Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of January 19 2026

Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally eligible list.

Step 4: Selection (Interview): Late January/ Early February

Hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an interview.

Step 5: Offer of Employment:

Step 6: Start Date:

A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.

*Timeline is approximate and subject to change.

Additional Information

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City of Portland Core Values
Recruitment Process - Work Status
Equal Employment Opportunity
Veteran Preference
ADA Pregnancy and Religious Accommodations

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

Required Experience:

Manager

The PositionJob Appointment: Full-Time RegularWork Schedule:Mon-Fri. 8-5 alternate schedule may be available after probationWork Location:Hybrid - In-person work to be conducted at The Vanport Building located at 1810 SW 5th Avenue. Remote work must be performed within Oregon or Washington. For more...