Senior Budget Analyst

Initial Posting Date:08/06/2026

Application Deadline:08/16/2026

Agency:

Oregon Health Authority Salary Range:$6,713 - $10,318

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Senior Budget Analyst

Job Description:

This is a hybrid position offering significant work-from-home flexibility.

If this opportunity aligns with your strengths, background, and commitment to fostering inclusivity, we encourage you to apply! At Oregon Health Authority (OHA), we value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to help us build a stronger, more equitable future for all.

Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! – Senior Budget Analyst As a Senior Budget Analyst, you will provide support to the Budget Planning and Analysis Unit. You will perform a wide range of budget analysis activities, including project management in addition to budget monitoring and activities. Your primary functions will require thorough knowledge of state and federal budgeting and financial processes. You will also support management and staff through budget development, complex forecasting of cost impacts, and by ensuring that programs are supported by sufficient revenues by evaluating expenditures to  this role, you will be an active participant in policy strategy development including the analysis of financial impacts of proposed policies.

You will provide data that is used to affect the processes in meeting the agency mission and deliver the information to top agency, legislative, executive, and other governmental and non-governmental officials. Additionally, the programs and budgets are often interrelated throughout the agency. You will need to demonstrate in-depth expertise on the programs and budgets that you oversee.

Besides applying these technical skills, this position participates in policy strategy development with program management and agency leadership. In support of the agency’s goal to eliminate health inequities by 2030, this position analyzes budgets, programs, and proposals with a focus on identifying potential impacts to that goal and coordinating research for further policy consideration.

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What We Are Looking For

Minimum Qualifications:

These qualifications must be reflected in your application for consideration.

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.

Desired Attributes:
The following are desired attributes that we have identified as key to success for this role se are the attributes we are looking for in our top candidate. If you have any of these, please let us know in your application.

Advanced Budget and Financial Analysis Development Advance knowledge of budget process, including developing, monitoring, and adjusting multi-program budgets

Ability to prepare, maintain, and adjust expenditure and revenue modeling

Vast expertise in analytic tools and large data sets

Able to deliver high-quality, accurate budget and financials documents

Financial Analytical Skills Advance at analyzing fiscal performance, including identifying opportunities for cost optimization

Skilled in forecasting, cost analysis, and evaluating financial data for strategic decision-making

Experience in investigating, identifying, and resolving financial data anomalies

Ability to determine the financial impact of changes to state and federal statutes and regulations

Strong Project Management Abilities Ability to demonstrate initiative and independent judgement

Capable of leading complex, cross-functional projects and understanding how interrelated programs impact one another financially

Able to be a self-starter, moving project forward without explicit direction or instruction.

Effectively coordinates multiple customers, timelines, and deliverables

Ability to work collaboratively among multiple areas and staff levels

Comfortable navigating sensitive subjects with tact and coordination

Policy Analysis and Strategic Thinking Proficient in evaluating financial impacts of proposed policies

Supports policy development with sound financial reasoning

Aligns fiscal planning with agency mission and long-term goals

Communication and Presentation Skills Able to clearly communicate complex financial data to a non-technical audience

Prepares and delivers reports to executive leadership, legislators, and stakeholders

Builds persuasive narratives around budget needs and outcomes

Application Guidance Your candidate profile and application are your opportunity to showcase your skills and interest in this role.…