Job Description
Initial Posting Date: 12/23/2025 Application Deadline: 01/12/2026 Agency: Employment Department
Salary Range: $4,409 - $6,736 Position Type: Employee Position Title: Budget Analyst (Fiscal Analyst 1)- Hybrid Work Opportunity! Job Description: Are you highly organized, detail-oriented, and skilled at managing time effectively? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where priorities shift and deadlines matter? If so, we invite you to bring your expertise to our team as a Budget Analyst! In this role, youâll play a key part in supporting budget development, analyzing fiscal data, and collaborating with senior fiscal analysts to solve complex challenges.
Join us and make an impactâ! At the Oregon Employment Department, we actively support a workforce that is representative of the people we serve including people from various races, genders, abilities, cultures, language skills, geographic locations, and justice system involvement. We value your life experiences and encourage everyone to apply with your transferable skills and qualifications from your work, school, and volunteer experiences. Please let us know if you need a reasonable accommodation. WHAT YOU WILL DO:
The Budget Analyst will assist with agency budget development, analyses of financial data, maintenance of records, and preparation of financial reports.
This position coordinates with senior fiscal analysts to analyze fiscal, policy and operational issues. In this role you will also: Be responsible for projecting and monitoring small agency programs in collaboration with the division Administrator, division managers, and the Chief Financial Officer. Assist in developing and maintaining agencywide budget and financial reporting tools. Manage and coordinate budget record retention files. Coordinate monthly with accounting and program staff to obtain expenditure and revenue data.
Prepare, monitor, and maintain monthly financial reports. Coordinate with accounting staff to identify and reconcile discrepancies in financial data. Set up and maintain the agencyâs legislative bill tracking system; monitor and update the tracker and send notifications to internal bill stakeholders as needed. For a complete review of the position and responsibilities, please click here. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: Required Minimum Qualifications 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, Economics or other analytical or technical degree) OR; three years experience in management, policy or program analysis, or technical-level budgetary support activities.
Desired Attributes Exceptional attention to detail by ensuring accuracy, catching errors, and applying thorough methods to double-check work. Excellent communication skills with the ability to adapt style to the audience and explain complex data effectively. Highly flexible with the ability to remain focused and efficient in changing environments. Exceptional organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and ensure timely completion of tasks in a fast-paced fiscal environment.
Demonstrated proficiency in Excel with experience using financial systems and reporting tools, and skilled at leveraging technology to improve processes. Commitment to valuing diversity and promoting inclusion. WHATâS IN IT FOR YOU: A workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment and encourages learning and mentoring. Rewarding work in a dynamic and creative environment with colleagues who are passionate about public service. Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and a competitive benefits package.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity! Get There - Oregonâs easy-to-use carpool matching tool and trip planner. : Required: Attach a resume and cover letter. Your cover letter must not exceed two (2) pages. Please make sure your cover letter clearly addresses the desired attributes and minimum qualifications you have under the âWhat We Are Looking Forâ section above. Please upload your documents in the âResume/Cover Letterâ section of the application. In addition to your related work experience and education, we will use the desired attributes and required minimum qualifications to determine who to interview.
External Applicants: Click on the âApplyâ link above to fill out the online application and submit by the posted closing date. Please use your preferred name on application materials. Current State of Oregon employees (this includes temporary employees): Apply through your employee Workday account. Please ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up-to-date and reflects your current position. Important: Please monitor both your email and Workday account for updates regarding this recruitment.
You may be asked to submit additional information after initial application. The job posting closes at 11:59 PM (PDT/PST) on the close date. Immediately after you, be sure to respond to the two questionnaires relating to public records requests and veteransâ preference. These questions are necessary to complete the application process. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.
The use of outside resources such as Artificial Intelligence software during applicant skill assessments, examinations, and/or interviews is prohibited unless otherwise stated by the hiring agency. Unauthorized use of outside resources during the hiring process will result in disqualification. This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU). This recruitment may be used to fill current and future Permanent, Limited Duration, Job Rotation and Temporary vacancies as they occur.
The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERSâqualifying, the salary range will reflect the additional 6.95%. Please review the Classification and
Compensation page for more details. Salary Determination:
The information in your Workday profile will be used to complete an equal pay assessment to determine salary placement upon hire. Veterans: Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded veterans' preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources.
United States Employment Eligibility:
The Oregon Employment Department does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet Agency employment eligibility standards. The Oregon Employment Department is an E-Verify employer. If you are the successful candidate you must present your Iâ9 acceptable documents (See page 2) for employment verification.
IN-STATE HYBRID WORK INFORMATION: Candidates may be approved for hybrid work. Hybrid work suitability is evaluated based upon business needs at the time of hire. Hybrid work approval can be revoked at any time. Candidates are expected to: Reside within (or be willing to relocate to) Oregon, or one of its bordering states within a reasonable commuting distance (e.g. Vancouver, Washington) within 30 days from date of hire. Be able to report to the office location listed in the job posting, as necessary.
Demonstrate access to a broadband internet connection that meets or exceeds the minimum acceptable requirements; Click Here to view the minimum acceptable requirements. OED IT Services will provide the necessary hardware to employees who are approved for remote work. Have a private workspace. Maintain good standing (i.e., no performance or attendance issues). CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECK:
The Employment Department is committed to being a leader in providing its employees with fair and equal employment opportunities and recognizes that as a best practice in equity and inclusion, criminal background check policies shall be job related and consistent with business necessity.
For positions with authorized access to FBI Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) information, a separate criminal records check is conducted by the Oregon State Police. If you would like further information on how each criminal records check is conducted, please read our Criminal Record Check Policy or contact us at the number below with any questions. To verify identification, the successful candidate will be subject to a criminal background check which may require a fingerprint-based background check as a condition of employment.
CONTACT INFORMATION & HELPFUL LINKS: If you have questions about the position or need an alternate format to apply, please contact us at 503â947â1289; [email protected]. Please be sure to include the job requisition ID number. Guidance our hiring managers use: Equity and Inclusion Recruitment Questions and Gender Identity and Expression Procedure! Reasonable Accommodations | Veterans Resources | How to Set Job Alerts | Workday Applicant FAQ Interview Scoring Criteria used during recruitment | What You Need to Know to Get the Job Come for a job.
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