Senior Fiscal Analyst

Position Type:
Employee. Salary Range: $6,834 - $10,076.

Location:

Salem, Oregon. Hybrid work arrangement available; frequency to be determined by successful candidate and hiring manager.

The role of Senior Fiscal Analyst is a division budget coordinator position serving as the primary fiscal analyst for the Commerce & Compliance Division (CCD). In this role, you will help CCD deliver on its mission to support and promote the safe and reliable movement of freight on Oregon’s roads and railways through budget evaluation and fiscal consultation and guidance.

• Manage the preparation, implementation and monitoring of the legislative budget and operational budget for the Commerce & Compliance Division (CCD) and ensure it operates within fiscal constraints.
• Develop and maintain CCD fiscal policies, standards, processes and procedures.
• Coordinate the preparation of budget policy option packages, reduction options, workload measures and program narratives and make recommendations for changes.
• Maintain the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP) budget using agency workbooks and online federal tools.
• Prepare all MCSAP quarterly and monthly financial reports and contracts.
• Ensure that grant funds are expended according to contract provisions and that performance documents are properly filed and maintained.
• Provide guidance and consultation to branch managers in developing and justifying budget proposals.
• Prepare forecasts and interpretations of major components of the CCD budget to monitor the financial performance of the division.
• Manage and evaluate budgets and programs for problems or changes that impact budget projections.
• Make budgetary recommendations based on the results of studies and fiscal models.
• Work is performed in an office setting and may involve working long hours to ensure deadlines and timelines are met.

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more.

Learn more about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation and the benefits we offer.

• 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.

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.

• Experience modeling fiscal information and forecasting data to arrive at conclusions and recommendations.
• Experience in presenting findings and recommendations to management or other decision makers.
• Understanding of governmental budgeting and finance including the fiscal analysis of legislation or administrative rule.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain cooperative relationships with a diverse group of work contacts.

We do not offer visa sponsorship. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US. We are not an E-Verify participating employer, and we are unable to proceed if E-Verify participation is required [e.g., STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) Extension]. The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an education institution during the application process.

We may use this recruitment to fill multiple or future vacancies. We…