Management Analyst

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Do you have a passion for Budgeting? Do you want to use your proven financial skills to make a difference in the City of Salem? Come join our team in the Budget Office division of the Finance Department as our next Management Analyst I. This position prepares budgets in accordance with Oregon budget law and best practices, performs high-level complex financial analyses to make professional recommendations, and prepares internal rates using complex financial models.

This position performs advanced analysis of programs, procedures, financial activities, and other associated business issues that have a division, department or citywide impact. This position provides recommendations to management by evaluating, developing, and monitoring organizational systems. Work is completed in a collaborative, team environment with multiple competing priorities. If you are detail oriented, flexible, willing to learn, have a high level of financial and analytical proficiency, proven customer service skills, and excellent oral and written communication, then this position may be the right fit for you!

The Finance Department values employees and their professional development. The department offers opportunities to attend finance conferences, as well as supporting ongoing education and certifications.

The Budget Office provides a full range of budget and financial analysis services to the City, Urban Renewal Agency and external customers with professionalism and integrity. The Management Analyst I role provides analytic support to various department stakeholders, reviews departmental budget submissions, performs monthly budget monitoring activities, and assists with budget entries and reconciliations.

• Analyze, review, and audit sources of revenue and expenditures
• Prepare monthly estimates for year-end projections in financial activity across various funds
• Develop and interpret financial reports
• Research and develop rate structures
• Provide excellent customer service and support to budget stakeholders
• Assist with contract compliance activities
• Occasional attendance at meetings or activities outside normal working hours.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Paid vacation and sick time in accordance with City policies.
• Competitive pay.
• Employer-paid PERS contribution of 6%.
• Opportunity for voluntary pre-tax contributions to a 457b account.
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Voluntary long-term care.
• Employee wellness program.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee health clinic.
• Position schedule is typically Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Hybrid work may be allowable upon completion of on-boarding and position specific training, if approved by the position’s direct manager.
  • Our team follows a hybrid schedule working in-office (440 Church St SE, Salem, OR 97301) 2 days a week and remotely for the rest with manager approval. This is subject to change based on business needs.
• The City of Salem offers a comprehensive and equitable base salary within the listed range based on your experience, skills, and education. We encourage you to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications and essential attributes in your application materials. Learn more about Equal Pay.

• Must pass the pre-employment background check.
• Must have a valid Oregon driver license (or the ability to obtain an Oregon license within 30 days of residency) and have a driving record that meets the City of Salem's driving standards or alternate means of participating in meetings and coordinating work at other locations.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public administrations, business administration, Finance, or a related field and three years of experience in a related field, or any combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the class.
• Hiring managers do not have access to view resumes as part of the application…