Budget Analyst

Title: Budget Analyst

Job Number: REQ-76376

Salary: $4,441 – $6,794 per month

Deadline: 10/21/2021 at 11:59pm Pacific Time

Do you have experience using accounting, budgeting and data warehouse tools? Are you proficient in tools like Hyperion, OBIEE, Excel or Access?

If this sounds like you, come join our leadership team as a Budget Analyst and support one of Oregon’s greatest resources – State Parks!

This position falls under the classification Fiscal Analyst 2.

Our Mission

OPRD’s mission is to provide and protect outstanding natural, scenic, cultural, historic and recreational sites for the enjoyment and education of present and future generations.

Our Operating Principles

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) believes Operating Principles are core values that, if mutually accepted and supported by all employees, will create a connected, respectful, and trusting work environment. Our Operating Principles are: Accountability, Commitment, Empathy, Empowerment, Fun, Integrity, Respect, & Well-being.

What you will do:

As a Budget Analyst, your function will be within the Central Business Services Division, Budget Unit. You will provide budget development and execution support to Operations and Central Park Services by managing, tracking, researching and analyzing the Program’s budgets, developing fiscal impact statements during the legislative sessions, and playing a pivotal approval role in agency wide systems for projects and procurements.

Minimum Qualifications:

(a) Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience that included the preparation, analysis, and administration of a budget or fiscal system.
OR

(b) Five (5) years of professional-level experience in accounting, fiscal auditing, management or program analysis. Experience must have included modeling, forecasting and analyzing fiscal information.
OR

(c) Successful completion of the Department of Administrative Services Budget and Management Public Administrative Trainee Program.
OR

(d) 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); AND Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience that included the preparation, analysis, and administration of a budget or fiscal system.

OR

(e) 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); AND Two (2) years of professional-level experience in accounting, fiscal auditing, management or program analysis. Experience must have included modeling, forecasting and analyzing fiscal information.
OR

(f) A Master’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); AND One (1) year of professional-level experience in accounting, fiscal auditing, management or program analysis. Experience must have included modeling, forecasting and analyzing fiscal information.

OR

(g) A Master’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); AND One (1) year of progressively responsible experience that included the preparation, analysis, and administration of a budget or fiscal system.

The State of Oregon is requiring all executive branch employees to complete their COVID-19 vaccination series by October 18, 2021 unless the employee receives a medical or religious exception. New employees must submit vaccination documentation or be approved for an exception by October 18, 2021. For more information, visit our policy listed here.

What we are looking for (Desired Attributes):

• Experience using accounting, budgeting and data warehouse tools such as ORBITS (Oregon Budget Information Tracking System), ORPICS (Oregon Personnel Inventory Control System), SFMA (Statewide Financial Management Application), and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience pulling data and reporting from a data warehouse with tools like Hyperion, OBIEE, Excel or Access.
• Ability to use critical thinking and analytical skills to inform independent judgement, initiative, and decision-making.
• Ability to apply analytical skills to review and forecast expenditures, including experience identifying necessary data.
• Strong listening, verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to ask appropriate questions to gather and convey information across all levels of the organization.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to coordinate multiple projects and priorities at the same time.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently with general guidance and direction.
• Experience in promoting a culturally competent and diverse work environment.

What's in it for you:

This is a fantastic opportunity to support millions of visitors connecting with the best state park system in America. You will work with a team of supportive, talented and highly motivated professionals. And, you’ll receive a fantastic benefits packaging including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for the employee and qualified family members
• Paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and 10 paid holidays per year
• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).

LINK TO OFFICIAL STATE APPLICATION (required):

https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/Salem--OPRD--Central-Office/Budget-Analyst_REQ-76376

https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/Salem--OPRD--Central-Office/Budget-Analyst_REQ-76376