Ability to apply research regarding effective interventions, as well as practical experience in criminal justice or juvenile justice sectors, or intersections between these systems and behavioral health systems, to improve criminal justice policy and practice through local and state level collaborative efforts; Professional-level knowledge in the principles of criminal law, sentencing policy, and criminal justice systems; Professional-level knowledge of grant management principles, including process development and implementation, evaluation techniques, and compliance monitoring; Experience and knowledge of Oregon legislative process, public administration, and how to apply statutory and regulatory frameworks to the operations and compliance outcomes of an executive branch, public-facing agency; Demonstrated strong public relations skills; excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to understand varying needs and perspectives. You are a member of the agency Executive Team and oversee the Programs Division, whose work informs and supports the development, implementation, and evaluation of related law, policy, practice, and appropriation, and impacts Oregon's entire public safety system including local criminal and juvenile legal systems, the Oregon Judicial Department, the Oregon Department of Corrections, the Oregon Youth Authority, and community-based partners.