Budget Analyst (Fiscal Analyst 1)- Hybrid Work Opportunity!

State of Oregon

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

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, you’ll 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 impact—apply today! 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with agency budget development, analyses of financial data, maintenance of records, and preparation of financial reports.
• Coordinate with senior fiscal analysts to analyze fiscal, policy and operational issues.
• 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 agency’s legislative bill tracking system; monitor and update the tracker and send notifications to internal bill stakeholders as needed.

Benefits

• 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!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees