Budget Analyst (Fiscal Analyst 3)- Hybrid Work Opportunity! at State of Oregon

Initial Posting Date

12/23/2025

Application Deadline

01/12/2026

Agency

Employment Department

Salary Range

$6,123 - $9,409

Position Type

Employee

Position Title

Budget Analyst (Fiscal Analyst 3)- Hybrid Work Opportunity!

Job Description

Do you have experience in fiscal modeling and forecasting? Are you highly organized, detail-oriented, and skilled at managing time effectively? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities? If so, we encourage you to apply and join our team as a Budget Analyst!

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.

What You Will Do

The Budget Analyst will conduct analyses of complex systems and programs, including the interaction of various OED programs and their impact on Oregonians, with an emphasis on financial aspects. In this role you will: conduct and coordinate comprehensive studies and reviews of fiscal, policy and operational issues; track and analyzes state and federal law and determines implications for the department, and review legislative proposals; analyze the budget of the Department: identify policy and financial issues; develop, interpret and monitor the budget; monitor, evaluate and revise financial operations for compliance with legal, federal and state regulations including strategies to maximize federal revenue; develop strategies with the managers to meet budget targets while meeting operational needs; and review and revise policy analysis and complete fiscal analysis in preparation for and during the legislative session including legislative concepts, bills, and other proposals.

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What We Are Looking For

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Six (6) 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 (3) years of the required experience. A graduate-level degree in any of the above areas may substitute for four (4) of the six years.

Desired Attributes

• Demonstrated experience ensuring accuracy and precision in all work while leveraging advanced technical skills to analyze data, improve processes, and deliver high-quality results.
• Demonstrated experience providing clear and professional communication while building effective relationships to anticipate and meet stakeholder needs.
• Demonstrated proactive problem-solving by anticipating challenges, taking initiative to implement solutions, and adapting strategies in dynamic environments to achieve organizational goals.
• Ability to effectively organize tasks and resources while managing projects of varying complexity; demonstrate strong prioritization, meet deadlines, and adapt plans to ensure successful outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience applying strong financial analysis skills while ensuring full compliance with fiscal policies and regulatory requirements; proactively interpreting guidelines to support accurate, compliant decision-making.
• Commitment to valuing diversity and promoting inclusion.
  
  

What’s In It For You

• 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!
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How To Apply

• Required: Attach a resume and cover letter. Your cover letter must not exceed two (2) pages. Please make sure your cover letter clearly addresses the desired attributes and minimum qualifications you have under the “What We Are Looking For” section above. Please upload your documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of the application. In addition to your related work experience and education, we will use the desired attributes and required minimum qualifications to determine who to interview.
• External Applicants: Click on the “Apply” link above to fill out the online application and submit by the posted closing date. Please use your preferred name on application materials.
• Current State of Oregon employees (this includes temporary employees): Apply through your employee Workday account. Please ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up-to-date and reflects your current position.
• Important: Please monitor both your email and Workday account for updates regarding this recruitment. You may be asked to submit additional information after initial application.
• The job posting closes at 11:59 PM (PDT/PST) on the close date. Immediately after you submit your application, be sure to respond to the two questionnaires relating to public records requests and veterans’ preference. These questions are necessary to complete the application process.
  
  

Additional Information

• The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.
• The use of outside resources such as Artificial Intelligence software during applicant skill assessments, examinations, and/or interviews is prohibited unless otherwise stated by the hiring agency. Unauthorized use of outside resources during the hiring process will result in disqualification.
• This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
• This recruitment may be used to fill current and future Permanent, Limited Duration, Job Rotation and Temporary vacancies as they occur.
• The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS‑qualifying, the salary range will reflect the additional 6.95%. Please review the Classification and Compensation page for more details.
• Salary Determination: The information in your Workday profile will be used to complete an equal pay assessment to determine salary placement upon hire.
• Veterans: Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded veterans' preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources.
• United States Employment Eligibility: The Oregon Employment Department does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet Agency employment eligibility standards. The Oregon Employment Department is an E-Verify employer. If you are the successful candidate you must present your I‑9 acceptable documents (See page 2) for employment verification.
  
  

In-state Hybrid Work Information

Candidates may be approved for hybrid work. Hybrid work suitability is evaluated based upon business needs at the time of hire. Hybrid work approval can be revoked at any time. Candidates are expected to:

• Reside within (or be willing to relocate to) Oregon, or one of its bordering states within a reasonable commuting distance (e.g. Vancouver, Washington) within 30 days from date of hire.
• Be able to report to the office location listed in the job posting, as necessary.
• Demonstrate access to a broadband internet connection that meets or exceeds the minimum acceptable requirements; Click Here to view the minimum acceptable requirements. OED IT Services will provide the necessary hardware to employees who are approved for remote work.
• Have a private workspace.
• Maintain good standing (i.e., no performance or attendance issues).
  
  

Criminal Records Check

The Employment Department is committed to being a leader in providing its employees with fair and equal employment opportunities and recognizes that as a best practice in equity and inclusion, criminal background check policies shall be job related and consistent with business necessity. For positions with authorized access to FBI Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) information, a separate criminal records check is conducted by the Oregon State Police. If you would like further information on how each criminal records check is conducted, please read our Criminal Record Check Policy or contact us at the number below with any questions. To verify identification, the successful candidate will be subject to a criminal background check which may require a fingerprint-based background check as a condition of employment.

Contact Information & Helpful Links

If you have questions about the position or need an alternate format to apply, please contact us at 503‑947‑1289; [email protected]. Please be sure to include the job requisition ID number.

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