Senior Budget Analyst

Senior Budget Analyst

This is a hybrid position offering significant work-from-home flexibility. If this opportunity aligns with your strengths, background, and commitment to fostering inclusivity, we encourage you to apply! At Oregon Health Authority (OHA), we value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to help us build a stronger, more equitable future for all.

Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! – Senior Budget Analyst

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.

What We Are Looking For

Minimum Qualifications: These qualifications must be reflected in your application for consideration.

Six years of progressively responsible experience that included the preparation, analysis, and administration of a budget or fiscal system. Experience must have included modeling and forecasting fiscal information. Note:

A Bachelor's Degree in Business, Public or Non-Profit Management, Finance, Accounting or a related degree (such as Public Policy, Political Science, Public Administration or other analytical or technical degree) may substitute for three years of the required experience.

A graduate-level degree in any of the above areas may substitute for four of the six years.

Desired Attributes: The following are desired attributes that we have identified as key to success for this role at OHA. These are the attributes we are looking for in our top candidate. If you have any of these, please let us know in your application.

Advanced Budget and Financial Analysis Development

• 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

Financial Analytical Skills

• 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

Strong Project Management Abilities

• 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

Policy Analysis and Strategic Thinking

• 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

Communication and Presentation Skills

• 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

Application Guidance

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.

How to Apply:

• 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.

After You Apply:

• 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.

Reminders:

• 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.

About the Team & Benefits of Joining

We offer a workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment; promotes an atmosphere of mutual respect, dedication, and enthusiasm. You will collaborate with a team of bright individuals to work with and learn from.

If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, the Oregon Health Authority is the place for you. We also offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Excellent, low-cost medical, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family.
• Optional benefits like life insurance, disability coverage, deferred compensation, and FSA options for health and childcare.
• Generous paid time off: 11 holidays, 3 personal days, monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours/month.
• Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Retirement security through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
• Training and development opportunities to grow your career with the State of Oregon.

Additional Details

• 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