Senior Budget Analyst (Fiscal Analyst 3)

Are you someone who is passionate about analyzing budget data and excited to be a part of a growing organization? Business Oregon, the state's economic development agency, is currently hiring a Senior Budget Analyst (Fiscal Analyst 3).

This position will serve as a Senior Budget Analyst for the CFO and the agency as a whole. This position will help analyze the agency budget globally and the policy as well as legislative issues that surround funding. This position will also help develop the agency's budget, identify policy issues related to budget, budgetary issues and needs, and recommend changes based on agency objectives as well as other statewide or legislative changes.

The goal of this recruitment is to fill this position at a Fiscal Analyst 3 (FA3) level. However, we encourage candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for a Fiscal Analyst 2 to apply, as we may consider underfilling the position until the selected candidate meets the minimum qualifications for a Fiscal Analyst 3. Underfill applicants must meet the higher level within 36 months. This position is also open to current State of Oregon Employees as a job rotation through October 31, 2025. Candidates applying for job rotation must receive and attach their supervisor's authorization to apply. Candidates who apply for the job rotation without approval will be rejected.

Note: We value our employees and want to encourage work-life balance and flexibility. This position may have the ability to work remotely with required days in the Salem or Portland office.

What you will do:

• Help managers plan for their short-term and long-term financial needs.

• Prepare specific assigned budget division and overall budget

• Work with division management to forecast revenues and expenditures to get accurate future financial picture.

• Help CFO and Budget Manager to manage and prepare the agency budget planning process for budget development. Develop and coordinate the preparation of agency budget packages in consultation with management and other leadership.

• Prepare the budget in all levels of detail, including support documentation and material for inclusion in the budget.

• Analyze revenue projections of ending balances as part of the budget development process. Develops and maintains complex spreadsheets for analysis, monitoring and tracking.

• Help coordinate budget allocation to agency divisions of the Legislatively Adopted Budget (LAB).

• Work with Fiscal Team to update methods for forecasting expenditures and revenues.

• Develop and maintain assigned agency program budget tracker and coordinate budget allocations.

• Work during the biennium with respective divisions to develop budgets consistent with the divisions' relevant strategic plans and goals within the available resources.

• Monitor the execution of assigned division budgets, analyzes expenditure patterns for anomalies, evaluates financial plans, interprets budget variances, and acts as budget and financial liaison related to budgetary and accounting program matters.

• Provide monthly monitoring reports to division management, and others as necessary.

• Coordinate with accounting staff on necessary PCA, program code or comp source object changes to ensure accounting structure aligns with budgeted programs and appropriations.

• Communicate with accounting staff when accounting entries for re-classing or corrections are needed for expenditures or revenues to ensure posting to correct biennial period and appropriations.

Business Oregon strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every one of the qualifications listed. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every one of our qualifications listed. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, feel free to contact us to discuss your application.

The ideal candidate will possess a combination of some or all of the following skills:

• Experience developing, monitoring, and/or administering a budget with multiple funding sources; preference may be given to applicants experienced with public sector budgeting

• Experience utilizing Excel to create displays of financial information that are clear, accurate and meet the needs of a variety of audiences

• Experience analyzing large sets of financial data to reach valid conclusions and make sound recommendations

• Experience developing financial queries with business intelligence applications; preference may be given to applicants experienced with Oracle Business Enterprise Edition (OBIEE) and the State's datamart

• Experience with, or knowledge of, State of Oregon software or other financial management software systems:

• Oregon Budget Information Tracking System (ORBITS)

• Position Information Control System (ORPICS)

• Relational Statewide Accounting and/or Reporting System (R*Stars)

• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with diverse individuals/groups

• Ability to provide excellent customer service and build relationships with both internal and external customers

Please note: if you are interested in applying for this position, you must attach your current cover letter and resume to your application. Failure to submit the required resume and cover letter will remove your application from consideration.

What you need to qualify:

Fiscal Analyst 3: 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.

Note:
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.

Fiscal Analyst 2: 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.

Note:

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, Economics 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 five years.

What Business Oregon does:

Business Oregon is the economic development agency for the state of Oregon. We have about 180 people on our team, and we work with communities and businesses. We use our programs and expertise to help businesses grow, so they can in turn add jobs, diversify the economy, and increase Oregon prosperity. We work with communities to enhance and expand infrastructure and community safety with projects such as water/wastewater systems, seismic rehabilitation for schools, or rural broadband development. This also sets the stage for future business development. Our mission is to invest in Oregon's businesses, communities, and people to promote a globally competitive, diverse, and inclusive economy, all carried out with an agency strategic plan.

The Fiscal & Budget Services (FABS) team is comprised of twelve positions. The division provides accounting and budget services for the agency. FABS is responsible for the oversight & management of the department's $2 billion budget. FABS also ensures compliance with all legal & reporting requirements related to budget, accounting and payroll. It supports all other divisions in the department in delivering services to Oregon companies, business and industry groups, and communities.

Please Note: Applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM PST on Wednesday, September 18, 2024.

• If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday account through Jobs Hub.

• Click the 'œApply' button  to complete your online application.

• Attach your current cover letter and resume. Failure to submit the required resume and cover letter may remove your application from consideration. Clearly demonstrate in your cover letter how you meet all the minimum qualifications and requested skills listed above.

• You may attach your cover letter and resume at the beginning of process or at the end of process of completing your workday application.

• Complete the questionnaire. Warning ' Workday will timeout of inactivity and will not save your application progress. You must submit your application after you begin the process. There is now a 'œsave for later' function, if you need to take a break, please be sure to click the save for later button to save your progress.

• Be sure to check Workday and your email for additional tasks and updates. After hitting submit there may be additional required tasks for you to complete prior to the announcement closing.

• The candidates whose work experience most closely matches the qualifications and skills of this position will be invited to interview.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:

• Family Friendly Work Life Balance: Paid time off, 11 holidays, 3 personal days & optional short- and long-term disability benefits.

• Take Care of Yourself and Your Family: Comprehensive employee benefits, choice of medical plans, vision plan, life insurance, employee assistance program.

• Invest in Your Future: Pension plan, deferred comp, short- and long-term disability plan, flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care.

• Be Appreciated: Employee recognition events, agency unique employee recognition program allowing for additional leave options such as vacation buy-out and sick leave roll-over, dynamic employees doing impactful work.

• Inclusion: At Business Oregon, we value community and foster a sense of belonging for our employees.

Additional Information:

• Per the Pay Equity Law passed in 2017, a pay equity analysis will be conducted to determine what pay step the successful candidate will be offered. The analysis will be based on the relevant experience, education, training, and certifications documented in the application materials.

• It is our policy to provide reasonable accommodations to all applicants who may need them. Should you need assistance, or an accommodation please contact Employee Services at: Biz.HumanResources@biz.oregon.gov to discuss how we can best meet your needs.

• Veterans' Preference - Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. If you checked that you are a veteran, we will ask you for your documents later in the process. Click on the Veterans' Preference link for additional information.

• Criminal Records Check - Hiring of the successful candidate will be contingent upon the results of a Criminal Background Check. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification.

• Work Authorization - The Oregon Business Development Department (dba Business Oregon) 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.

• This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current position and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

• This position is a management service, full-time position, exempt and is not represented by a union.

• PERS ' This is a PERS qualifying position. After a six-month waiting period eligible Management Service, Executive Service, and Unrepresented employees will have their base pay increased by 6.95% and the 6% PERS contribution deducted from their base pay rather than a direct 6% contribution by the State of Oregon to the employees PERS account. This will mirror the bargained SEIU and AFSCME PERS process.

Business Oregon is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer.