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State of Oregon · 4 hours ago

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

Salem | ODOE

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$6,121/mo - $9,405/mo

6+ years exp

The Oregon Department of Energy is dedicated to shaping the state's energy future through renewable energy and efficiency initiatives. They are seeking a Senior Budget Analyst to lead the agency's budget lifecycle, ensuring fiscal integrity while providing advanced fiscal analysis to support strategic planning and decision-making.

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No H1B

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

Qualification

Fiscal ModelingAdvanced ExcelFinancial Systems ExperienceBudget AnalysisCustomer Service OrientationDocumentation SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

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

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, R*STARS/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