Senior Budget Analyst

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As a Senior Budget Analyst, you will provide support to the Budget Planning and Analysis Unit. You will perform a wide range of budget analysis activities, including project management in addition to budget monitoring and activities. Your primary functions will require thorough knowledge of state and federal budgeting and financial processes. You will also support management and staff through budget development, complex forecasting of cost impacts, and by ensuring that programs are supported by sufficient revenues by evaluating expenditures to budget.

In this role, you will be an active participant in policy strategy development including the analysis of financial impacts of proposed policies. You will provide data that is used to affect the processes in meeting the agency mission and deliver the information to top agency, legislative, executive, and other governmental and non-governmental officials. Additionally, the programs and budgets are often interrelated throughout the agency. You will need to demonstrate in-depth expertise on the programs and budgets that you oversee.

Besides applying these technical skills, this position participates in policy strategy development with program management and agency leadership. In support of the agency’s goal to eliminate health inequities by 2030, this position analyzes budgets, programs, and proposals with a focus on identifying potential impacts to that goal and coordinating research for further policy consideration.

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• Advance knowledge of budget process, including developing, monitoring, and adjusting multi-program budgets

• Ability to prepare, maintain, and adjust expenditure and revenue modeling

• Vast expertise in analytic tools and large data sets

• Able to deliver high-quality, accurate budget and financials documents

• Advance at analyzing fiscal performance, including identifying opportunities for cost optimization

• Skilled in forecasting, cost analysis, and evaluating financial data for strategic decision-making

• Experience in investigating, identifying, and resolving financial data anomalies

• Ability to determine the financial impact of changes to state and federal statutes and regulations 

• Ability to demonstrate initiative and independent judgement

• Capable of leading complex, cross-functional projects and understanding how interrelated programs impact one another financially

• Able to be a self-starter, moving project forward without explicit direction or instruction.

• Effectively coordinates multiple customers, timelines, and deliverables

• Ability to work collaboratively among multiple areas and staff levels

• Comfortable navigating sensitive subjects with tact and coordination

• Proficient in evaluating financial impacts of proposed policies

• Supports policy development with sound financial reasoning

• Aligns fiscal planning with agency mission and long-term goals

• Able to clearly communicate complex financial data to a non-technical audience

• Prepares and delivers reports to executive leadership, legislators, and stakeholders

• Builds persuasive narratives around budget needs and outcomes

Your candidate profile and application are your opportunity to showcase your skills and interest in this role. Submissions will be reviewed for clarity, consistency, and communication skills, and for alignment with the guidance provided in the below:

Submission Requirements:

• Resume – Attach your current resume that clearly outlines your education and work experience relevant to this position.

• Supplemental Questions – Answer all supplemental questions completely and accurately.

• Final Check! – Before submitting, confirm that all required materials are included, and your Workday Job History is current. The information in your application will be used to complete an Equal Pay Analysis to determine salary placement upon hire. Visit the Equal Pay Analysis Webpage for more information. 

• External Candidates: Visit the State of Oregon job opportunities webpage or click the “Apply” tab above to submit your application, following all submission requirements.

• Internal Candidates: Current State of Oregon employees must apply through their employee Workday login, following all submission requirements.

• Complete any pending tasks in Workday under “My Applications” prior to the application deadline.

• Check your email (including junk folder) and Workday inbox regularly for updates on your application.

• Eligible veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. To protect your information and ensure correct processing, please follow the instructions for submitting your Veterans’ Preference documentation.

• Please download and save a copy of this job announcement and linked position description, as it is not available after the application deadline. 

• This announcement is for multiple fulltime, permanent, SEIU represented, Senior Fiscal Analyst positions (Classification: Fiscal Analyst 3 based in Salem, Oregon).

• This is a hybrid/remote position. “Review Section 4: Working Conditions” in the position description (linked above) for more information.

• Employment is contingent upon a criminal records check that meets OHA criteria at the time of hire and throughout employment.

• The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying range. If the successful candidate qualifies for PERS, the salary range will increase by 6.95%. For more information, see the Classification and Compensation page.

• The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an education institution during the application process.

• This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. OHA will use E-Verify to verify work authorization. If your employment eligibility depends on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet the requirements for this position.

• We evaluate candidates based on their own skills and experience. Unless explicitly approved, outside resources – including Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools – are not permitted during assessments or interviews. Use of unauthorized resources will disqualify a candidate for further consideration.

Accommodation Requests (ADA): OHA provides reasonable accommodation under the ADA, which may include alternative formats of materials or language support. If you need accommodation to apply for this position or participate in the selection process, please contact the recruiter listed above.

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The Oregon Health Authority is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer, committed to fair employment practices and pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate based on protected class – including race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, or sexual orientation – and does not screen applicants based on current or past compensation. Salary is determined through a fair review of your education, experience, and training as it relates to the position. 

OHA is an anti-racist organization working to eliminate health inequities and dismantle structural barriers that impact underserved communities. Join us in advancing our Strategic Plan and building a more equitable Oregon.