Forecasting Analyst; Research Analyst

Initial Posting Date: 10/30/2026 Final date to receive applications: 11/16/2026 Agency:
Department of Consumer & Business Services Salary Range: $6,276 - $9,644 Position Type:
Employee

* Note:

this position will receive a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) increase of 4% which is not reflected in the salary listed in this posting. The effective date of the increase is January 1, 2027 and will be paid in the February 1, 2027 paycheck.

Our mission... To equitably protect and empower consumers and workers while maintaining a predictable yet innovative regulatory environment for the businesses we regulate. The Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) is a progressive business regulatory state agency dedicated to the mission of protecting and serving Oregon's consumers and workers while supporting a positive business climate. The department administers state laws and rules governing workers' compensation, occupational safety and health, financial institutions, insurance companies and building codes.

The department has consumer protection and education programs, offices, and ombuds to help consumers, injured workers, and businesses.

This position is with the Central Services Division (CSD). CSD is responsible for providing accounting, budgeting, collections, procurement, facilities management, information technology, human resources, and research services to the department.

This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).

Rewarding work in a productive and creative environment

Colleagues who are passionate about public service

Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and a competitive benefits package

Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon

Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

As a Forecasting Analyst, you will serve as the project leader on major research studies including actuarial and financial analyses, and econometric forecasting. You will be responsible for designing, implementing and evaluating complex research and forecasting methodologies and applying complex analytical and forecasting techniques and concepts to major research studies, and statistical and fiscal projects. You will also analyze data and prepare comprehensive interpretative statistical reports and consult with agency leadership to interpret and explain reports.

A bachelor's degree in any disciplines that included six-quarter units in statistics or quantitative analysis methods and procedures, and three years of experience using computerized applications to independently gather, compile, and analyze data and prepare narrative or statistical reports. Two of the three years must have included coordinating complex research projects.

OR Five years of research experience using computerized applications to independently gather, compile, and analyze data and prepare narrative or statistical reports. Two of the five years must have included coordinating complex research projects.

Experience in government finance

Ability to gather, compile, and analyze data, and present findings in tabular, graphic, or narrative form

Strong verbal and written communication skills for diverse audiences

Skill in locating and interpreting economic and labor market information

Proficiency with statistical software to clean, tabulate, and simulate data, and to develop econometric models

General knowledge of finance and government

Extensive knowledge of:

Time-series forecasting or data analysis

Forecasting techniques, research design, and computer applications and programming languages

Principles and theories of micro and macroeconomics, comparative…