Senior Budget Analyst Lead – Operations and Policy Analyst 4

Oregon Department of Human Services

. Provide financial and budget advice to the Budget Planning and Analysis Unit of the Fiscal Operations Division and Chief Financial Officer's Office .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeSalem • Oregon • United StatesSenior💰 $7,863 - $11,578 per monthWebsite

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Demonstrates advanced budget and financial development expertise, with a strong ability to analyze complex datasets and provide strategic financial advice. Capable of leading cross-functional projects and mentoring staff through budget processes while ensuring alignment with health equity goals.

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Advanced Budget DevelopmentFinancial AnalysisForecasting SkillsPolicy DevelopmentCross-Functional Project Leadership

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Hard Skills

Budget AnalysisCost AnalysisFinancial ForecastingData SynthesisMulti-Program BudgetingPolicy ProposalFinancial Data EvaluationAnalytical SkillsEvaluative PlanningStrategic Decision-Making

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentorshipCommunicationProblem-SolvingCritical Thinking

Industry Keywords

Governmental Financial ProcessesHealthcare Financial DataBudget PlanningFiscal OperationsHealth Equity

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide financial and budget advice to the Budget Planning and Analysis Unit of the Fiscal Operations Division and Chief Financial Officer's Office
Perform complex and large-scale analyses and forecasts
Provide guidance and mentorship to staff through the biennial budget build process
Work across divisions and other state agencies to align budgets and processes
Advise on state and federal budgeting and financial processes and systems
Support policy development for new programs and services
Support management, leadership, and staff through budget development and complex forecasting of cost impacts
Ensure programs are supported by sufficient revenues
Participate in policy strategy development and analyze financial impacts of proposed policies
Analyze large and complex datasets to create fiscal impacts and conduct research with state health providers
Lead and advise budget requests for policy development
Analyze budgets, programs, and proposals for impacts on OHA's health equity goal
Coordinate research for further policy consideration and inclusive services
Interact with legislative, executive, governmental, and nongovernmental offices, federal government, jurisdictions, and communities across Oregon
Provide technical expertise in budgets and programs, along with leadership, communication, problem-solving, critical-thinking, innovation, and decision-making support
Support OHA's goal to eliminate health inequities by 2030

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science, or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills, and five years of professional-level evaluative, analytical, and planning work
OR any combination of experience and education equivalent to eight years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skills for the classification
Application must include a current resume and complete supplemental questions
Employment contingent upon a criminal records check meeting OHA criteria
Must complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States within three days of hire
Must be authorized to work in the United States; position does not provide visa sponsorship
Unauthorized outside resources, including AI tools, are not permitted during assessments or interviews
Advanced budget/financial development and analysis knowledge
Knowledge of governmental or healthcare financial data, processes, and systems
Experience developing, monitoring, and adjusting multi-program budgets
Skills in forecasting, cost analysis, and evaluating financial data for strategic decision-making
Ability to lead complex, cross-functional projects
Experience coordinating multiple customers, staff levels, timelines, and deliverables
Experience coaching and instructing staff or project teams on budget or financial activities
Ability to identify policy, regulatory, system, or operational issues within financial analysis
Experience providing financial advice and recommendations
Skill proposing policy alternatives consistent with fiscal limitations, regulations, and rules
Experience presenting budget or financial data to leadership and external parties
Ability to synthesize complex financial data for formal presentations
Proficiency navigating sensitive subjects with tact and coordination

Benefits

Comp & perks

Excellent, low-cost medical, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family
Optional life insurance, disability coverage, deferred compensation, and FSA options for health and childcare
11 holidays
3 personal days
Monthly sick leave
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
Reasonable accommodations under the ADA, including alternative formats of materials or language support