Fiscal Analyst 2

State of Oregon • Salem, OR

2d • $5,837 - $8,931 • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a hybrid position offering significant work-from-home flexibility. 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. As a Fiscal 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Budget and Financial Analysis Development
• Ability to prepare, maintain, and adjust expenditure and revenue modeling
• Experience in creating cost analysis, forecasting and fiscal impact statements
• Working knowledge of budget development process
• Financial Analytical Skills
• Able to analyze expenditures and revenues against projections to monitor fiscal performance
• Experience in investigating, identifying, and resolving financial data anomalies
• Ability to determine the financial impact of changes to state and federal statutes and regulations
• Produce deliverable at a high-quality with accurate and analytical precision
• Communication and Presentation Skills
• Able to explain agency budget information and assist program staff in understanding and tracking their program budgets
• Produce clear written and verbal narratives around budget and financial needs
• Provide outstanding customer service skills for both internal and external customers.
• Collaboration and Teamwork
• Willingness to collaborate, share information and contribute to the team’s success.
• Experience in promoting a culturally competent and diverse work environment.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and independent judgement within the team setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of budget analysis activities, including project management in addition to budget monitoring and activities.
• Support management and staff through budget development, complex forecasting of cost impacts, and by evaluating expenditures to budget.
• Be an active participant in policy strategy development including the analysis of financial impacts of proposed policies with focus on health equity.
• 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.
• Demonstrate in-depth expertise on the programs and budgets that you oversee.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level