Senior Fiscal Analyst

Oregon Department of Human Services

. Serve as the primary fiscal analyst and division budget coordinator for the Commerce & Compliance Division .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeSalem • Oregon • United StatesSenior💰 $6,834 - $10,076 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in budget preparation, analysis, and fiscal management, with a strong understanding of governmental budgeting processes and the ability to present findings to decision makers. Proficient in modeling and forecasting fiscal information while maintaining compliance with grant and contract provisions.

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Budget PreparationFiscal AnalysisModeling And ForecastingGovernmental BudgetingFinancial Reporting

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Hard Skills

Budget CoordinationFiscal Policy DevelopmentBudget MonitoringFinancial AnalysisForecastingData InterpretationBudget RecommendationsGrant ManagementContract ComplianceLegislative Budgeting

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationRelationship ManagementPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Online Federal ToolsAgency Workbooks

Industry Keywords

Commerce And Compliance DivisionMotor Carrier Safety Assistance ProgramODOTFreight MovementPublic ManagementNon-Profit ManagementFinanceAccounting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary fiscal analyst and division budget coordinator for the Commerce & Compliance Division
Manage preparation, implementation, and monitoring of the legislative and operational budgets
Ensure the division operates within fiscal constraints
Develop and maintain fiscal policies, standards, processes, and procedures
Coordinate budget policy option packages, reduction options, workload measures, and program narratives
Make recommendations for budget changes
Maintain the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program budget using agency workbooks and online federal tools
Prepare MCSAP quarterly and monthly financial reports and contracts
Ensure grant funds are expended according to contract provisions and performance documents are properly maintained
Advise branch managers on developing and justifying budget proposals
Prepare forecasts and interpret major components of the division budget
Manage and evaluate budgets and programs for issues affecting budget projections
Make budgetary recommendations based on studies and fiscal models
Support ODOT's mission to promote safe and reliable freight movement on Oregon's roads and railways

Requirements

What you’ll need

Six years of progressively responsible experience including preparation, analysis, and administration of a budget or fiscal system
Experience must include modeling and forecasting fiscal information
A bachelor's degree in business, public or non-profit management, finance, accounting, or a related degree may substitute for three years of required experience
A graduate-level degree in a related area may substitute for four of the six years
Experience modeling fiscal information and forecasting data
Experience presenting findings and recommendations to management or decision makers
Understanding of governmental budgeting and finance, including fiscal analysis of legislation or administrative rule
Ability to maintain cooperative relationships with a diverse group of work contacts
Application or resume must include dates (MM/YYYY) for each employer
Cover letter required, limited to no more than two pages, addressed to Stefan Hamlin
Completion of questionnaire required
Must be able to work in the US; no visa sponsorship is offered
Final candidates subject to name-based criminal background checks and other applicable pre-employment checks
May be required to complete education verification
Required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security I-9 form

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work/life balance
11 paid holidays a year
Flexible work schedules
Paid leave
Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity
Salary may increase by 6.95% for participating or eligible PERS members
Veteran or Oregon National Guard preference may apply
Reasonable accommodation during the application process