Senior Budget Analyst

State of Oregon • Salem, OR

12d • 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 Senior 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. 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. Besides applying these technical skills, this position participates in policy strategy development with program management and agency leadership. In support of the agency’s goal to eliminate health inequities by 2030, this position analyzes budgets, programs, and proposals with a focus on identifying potential impacts to that goal and coordinating research for further policy consideration.

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.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and querying large data sets.
• Experience interpreting and analyzing state and federal laws and guidance.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced Budget and Financial Analysis Skills
• Deep knowledge of state and federal budgeting processes
• Ability to develop, monitor, and adjust multi-program budgets
• Skilled in forecasting, cost analysis, and evaluating financial data for strategic decision-making
• Vast expertise in analytic tools and big data.
• Strong Project Management Abilities
• Capable of leading and managing complex, cross-functional projects
• Effectively coordinates multiple stakeholders, timelines, and deliverables
• Brings structure and clarity to dynamic budgeting processes
• Ability to work collaboratively among multiple areas and staff at all levels.
• Policy Analysis and Strategic Thinking
• Proficient in evaluating financial impacts of proposed policies
• Supports policy development with sound financial reasoning
• Aligns fiscal planning with agency mission and long-term goals
• Experience applying sound, independent judgement
• Communication and Presentation Skills
• Able to clearly communicate complex financial data to a non-technical audience
• Prepares and delivers reports to executive leadership, legislators, and stakeholders
• Builds persuasive narratives around budget needs and outcomes
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Works effectively with policy, finance, and operations teams
• Understands how interrelated programs impact one another financially
• Navigates agency-wide dependencies with tact and coordination
• Attention to Detail and Analytical Rigor
• Delivers high-quality, accurate budget documents and forecasts
• Identifies discrepancies and opportunities for cost optimization
• Applies analytical precision to support strategic and operational decisions
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development around cultural competence, diversity and inclusion and health equity.

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 ensuring that programs are supported by sufficient revenues by evaluating expenditures to budget.
• Be an active participant in policy strategy development including the analysis of financial impacts of proposed policies.
• 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.
• Participate in policy strategy development with program management and agency leadership.
• Analyze budgets, programs, and proposals with a focus on identifying potential impacts to the agency's goal to eliminate health inequities by 2030 and coordinating research for further policy consideration.

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: Senior