Loan Specialist 1-Post Closing Processing Specialist

Initial Posting Date:
10/27/2026
Application Deadline:
11/03/2026
Agency:
Department of Veterans Affairs
Salary Range:
$4,519 - $6,904
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Loan Specialist 1-Post Closing Processing Specialist
Job Description:
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 Loan Specialist 1 (Post-Closing Processing Specialist) located at ODVA Headquarters in Salem, Oregon in a hybrid (work from home/in-office work schedule).
About Us
people 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 a diverse veterans’ community, 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!
This position manages the post‑closing phase of all ORVET home loans and coordinates approved‑lender loans from reservation through purchase. It ensures each loan is accurately boarded, all collateral documents are complete and in ODVA’s custody, borrowers are welcomed into servicing, and a fully indexed loan file reaches quality control and permanent records.
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?
Loan Specialist 1 Minimum Qualifications:
Three years’ experience in either:
Preparing or analyzing residential, commercial, or public sector loan applications using cash flow, financial statements, historical and annual operation analyses; including collections and foreclosure procedures;
or
Processing real estate transactions including qualifying, evaluating and extending credit to borrowers, and property inspections; or Marketing, analyzing, servicing, or underwriting residential, commercial, or public sector loans;
or
Economic or community development.
A bachelor’s degree in business administration, Economic, Finance, Accounting, or related field may substitute for the experience. An associate’s degree in real estate, Finance, Business Administration or a related field may substitute for 18 months of the experience.
Candidates who are most competitive will also reflect the following:
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in reviewing loan, title, and collateral documents
Proven ability to follow strict compliance, privacy, and regulatory requirements
Clear and professional communication skills with lenders, partners, and borrowers
Organized, process‑focused, and able to manage multiple time‑sensitive tasks
Collaborative team member who works well with underwri

Skills
Accounting, Quality Control