Senior Budget Analyst (Fiscal Analyst 3) – Hybrid Remote Work Opportunity

State of Oregon

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

WORKING AT THE OREGON DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY At the Oregon Department of Energy, we're helping shape the state's energy future. Our team is dedicated to keeping Oregon on the leading edge of renewable energy and efficiency while supporting energy innovation, investment, equity, and resilience. From helping Oregonians save energy at home; to overseeing the state's interests in the world's largest environmental cleanup at the Hanford nuclear site in Washington, our work is challenging, rewarding, and diverse. We work with developers and communities on proposed energy facilities, with schools and manufacturers looking to save energy and money, and with other agencies and stakeholders on meeting the challenges of climate change. Oregon is one of the most energy-efficient states in the country, routinely landing near the top of annual national rankings. ODOE is committed to helping Oregon remain an energy leader, and that starts with hiring engaged team members ready to deliver for all Oregonians. The Central Services Division is responsible for the critical operations that ensure the agency functions effectively, efficiently, in support of its mission, and in compliance with state and federal requirements. This includes financial management such as budgeting, accounting, payroll, procurement, contracting, and federal grants administration, to ensure fiscal integrity and resource stewardship. The division also oversees information technology and database management, providing secure, innovative, reliable systems that support agency operations. Facilities and records management, risk management, and employee safety functions ensure a safe, organized and compliant workplace. Additionally, the division manages human resources, including strategic workforce planning, recruitment, classification and compensation, employee relations, leave administration, training, wellness programs, and personnel action processing. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for our positions and hope you will join us on our path to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are an agency that embraces social equity through our values, strategic planning, and actions. Leaning into our equity priorities means we continually examine what we do, the impact we have, and our progress toward weaving social equity into who we are. WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING Serve as the agency’s lead budget and fiscal expert, guiding the full budget lifecycle, from development and validation to execution and ongoing monitoring. In this role, you will ensure the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of the agency’s budget while aligning resources with agency priorities and statewide budget requirements. You will deliver advanced fiscal analysis that informs strategic planning, assess financial trends and their impacts, and translate complex data into clear, actionable recommendations. You will play a critical role in safeguarding the agency’s fiscal health and supporting thoughtful, responsible decision-making that supports the mission of the agency. For a complete listing of the duties and responsibilities for this position, please review the position description by clicking here. This position is eligible for hybrid remote work, with a work schedule of 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday. The incumbent will be expected to be physically at the central workplace located at 550 Capitol St. NE in Salem, Oregon, at least six (6) times per year. This includes attendance at pre-scheduled in-person all-staff meetings. The position may also be required to work at the central workplace on a more frequent basis without advance notice, specifically during legislative sessions. WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU You will be a member of a diverse team built on collaboration and support. We offer full medical, vision, and dental benefits with paid sick leave, vacation leave, personal leave, and 11 paid holidays a year. This is a full-time, classified service position that is not represented by a union.

Requirements

Six years of progressively responsible experience that included the preparation, analysis, and administration of a budget or fiscal system. Experience must have included modeling and forecasting fiscal information.
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 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 six years.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Analytical and Fiscal Modeling Skills. Demonstrated ability to interpret complex financial data, conduct multi-year forecasts, perform scenario analyses, identify trends, and translate findings into clear actionable fiscal insights for decision-makers.
Advanced Excel Expertise. Mastery of excel, including pivot tables, complex formulas, scenario analysis, and professional graphing/visualization. Ability to translate raw data into clear, actionable presentations.
Exceptional Documentation and Organizational Skills. Demonstrated ability to create and maintain complete, accurate, and well-organized records of all budget decisions, assumptions, calculations, and changes in a structured format that supports reconciliation, analysis, and institutional continuity.
Collaborative and Customer-Service-Oriented Approach. Ability to work collaboratively across programs and divisions by asking clarifying questions, delivering specific reports and analyses requested, responding promptly to inquiries, and providing fiscal support with professionalism and respect.
Experience with State or Comparable Financial Systems. Demonstrated ability to use state budget, accounting, or enterprise financial systems (e.g., ORBITS, RSTARS/SFMA, ORPICS, or comparable platforms); ability to learn Oregon-specific systems and processes quickly and apply them accurately.
Ability to Communicate Financial Information Effectively in Formal Settings. Ability and willingness to prepare clear fiscal narratives, present complex budget information to leadership or external partners and, when needed, testify before legislative committees with professionalism, accuracy, and confidence.

Responsibilities

Serve as the agency’s lead budget and fiscal expert, guiding the full budget lifecycle, from development and validation to execution and ongoing monitoring.
Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of the agency’s budget while aligning resources with agency priorities and statewide budget requirements.
Deliver advanced fiscal analysis that informs strategic planning, assess financial trends and their impacts, and translate complex data into clear, actionable recommendations.
Play a critical role in safeguarding the agency’s fiscal health and supporting thoughtful, responsible decision-making that supports the mission of the agency.