Fiscal Analyst 3 (Multiple positions)

State of Oregon•Salem, OR

1d•$6,276 - $9,644•Hybrid

About The Position

The Oregon Department of Revenue is recruiting multiple Fiscal Analyst 3 positions in the Budget Unit of its Financial Services Division. One position is permanent and one is a limited-duration appointment expected to end on or before November 30, 2028, with the potential to become permanent. The role is headquartered in Salem, Oregon, and may be eligible for in-state hybrid work, combining onsite duties in a standard office environment with remote work. Applicants must reside in Oregon, except current Department of Revenue employees living outside Oregon may apply. The limited-duration position is benefits eligible and has a designated maximum length of service. The Fiscal Analyst 3 serves as a senior analyst for division coordinators and provides technical and backup support to the Budget Manager. The position guides and cross-trains fiscal analysts, prepares and manages part of the department budget and operating plans, and coordinates fiscal reporting and planning with department managers and staff. It also trains program and policy managers on the budget process and is expected to treat customers, stakeholders, partners, vendors, and coworkers with dignity and respect. The position requires six years of progressively responsible experience involving the preparation, analysis, and administration of a budget or fiscal system, including modeling and forecasting fiscal information. A qualifying bachelor's degree may substitute for three years of experience, and a qualifying graduate-level degree may substitute for four years. The ideal candidate has experience with budget development and monitoring, forecasting and expenditure projections, customer consultation, advanced Excel, and relevant accounting, budgeting, and data warehouse tools.

Requirements

Six years of progressively responsible experience that includes preparation, analysis, and administration of a budget or fiscal system.
Experience must include modeling and forecasting fiscal information.
A bachelor's degree in Business, Public or Non-Profit Management, Finance, Accounting, or a related degree may substitute for three years of required experience.
A graduate-level degree in one of the listed or related areas may substitute for four of the six required years.
Must reside in Oregon to be considered, except current Department of Revenue employees who live outside Oregon may apply.
Must be authorized to work in the United States; applicants requiring visa sponsorship will not be considered.
Employment is contingent on passing a criminal background and fingerprinting check.
Must comply with Oregon income tax laws, including filing required Oregon tax returns and arranging payment of outstanding liabilities.

Nice To Haves

Experience in budget development, budget monitoring, and forecasting, including expenditure projections, trend analysis, and customer consultation.
Experience reporting to a diverse customer base.
Strong analytical skills, including analyzing complex reports and advising program offices about budget processes and expectations.
Experience with accounting, budgeting, and data warehouse tools such as ORBITS, ORPICS, SFMA, and OBIEE.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Excellent attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong time-management and organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks.
Proactively identify issues and take initiative to address them.
Ability to independently recognize problems and investigate and resolve them.

Responsibilities

Serve as senior analyst for division coordinators and provide technical and backup support to the Budget Manager.
Guide and cross-train fiscal analysts to ensure divisions have adequate coverage.
Prepare and manage a portion of the department budget and operating plans during budget preparation and execution.
Coordinate fiscal reporting and planning with department managers and staff.
Train program and policy managers and explain elements of the budget process.
Treat customers, stakeholders, partners, vendors, and coworkers with dignity and respect.