Budget Analyst

Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! – Budget Analyst  

As a 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 with focus on health equity. 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. 

What We Are Looking For 

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

• Five years of progressively responsible experience that included the preparation, analysis, and administration of a budget or fiscal system. 
   
  OR 
    

• Five years of professional-level experience in accounting, fiscal auditing, management or program analysis. Experience must have included modeling, forecasting and analyzing fiscal information. 
   
  OR 
    

• Successful completion of the Department of Administrative Services Budget and Management Public Administrative Trainee Program. 
    

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, Economics 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 five 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.  

Preference Statement:  Preference may be given to candidates who possess the following job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities. 

• Experience interpreting and analyzing state and federal statutes and regulations. 

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

• Strong analytical skills. 

• Extensive knowledge of budgeting processes and fiscal analysis to assess and measure equity impacts. 

• Outstanding customer service skills for both internal and external customers. 

• Ability to demonstrate initiative and independent judgement on an on-going basis. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills. 

• Willingness to collaborate, share information and contribute to the team’s success. 

• Experience in promoting a culturally competent and diverse work environment. 

• Experience and knowledge in advancing health equity and antiracism. 

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; promote 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, Budget Analyst position (Classification: Fiscal Analyst 2 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 from further consideration. 

Contact Information 
Recruiter: Barry Lein 
Email: Barry.Lein@oha.oregon.gov 
Phone (text friendly): 503-440-6484 

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