Policy And Budget Analyst

Initial Posting Date: 02/12/2026

Final date to receive applications: 02/23/2026

Agency: Department of Administrative Services

Salary Range: $8,717 - $12,835

Position Type: Employee

Position Title: Policy And Budget Analyst

Job Description:

Do you have a passion for ensuring state government makes strategic and responsible investments while upholding the values of the state? Do you have strong analytical and communications skills? Does your experience include working with a variety of stakeholders such as executive management and public or private sector advocates? If so, we want you to come and work for us!

As a Policy and Budget Analyst you will be a member of the Chief Financial Office, Budget and Management section providing central budget support for the Executive Branch of the state. You will work with state agencies throughout the budget development process and examine agency request budgets to make recommendations to the Governor for development of the Governor's Budget. This work includes a focus on equity in the budget process including budget development, review, and analysis of factors contributing to financial inequities.

You will represent and explain the Governor's budget recommendations to the Legislature and other groups.

You will also work with state agencies in the execution of their budgets. You will monitor agency budget performance, review allotment of agency funds, analyze agency program and staffing requests, and make recommendations on agency requests to the Legislative Emergency Board or Interim Joint Ways and Means Committees.

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Minimum Qualifications:

• Seven years of experience and responsibility: a) analyzing information from complex statewide systems; b) identifying organization wide financial issues; c) generating alternatives and implementing solutions to resolve these issues; and d) building consensus and consistency across entities with unrelated missions.
• OR
• A Bachelor's Degree in a related field AND Four years of experience and responsibility: a) analyzing information from complex statewide systems; b) identifying organization wide financial issues; c) generating alternatives and implementing solutions to resolve these issues; and d) building consensus and consistency across entities with unrelated missions.

NOTE:

A higher-level degree (Masters or Doctorate) may substitute for one year of experience.

The ideal candidate will possess the following desired skills and attributes:

• Skill in communicating effectively (orally and in writing) as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Experience working in teams (to include staff, external organizations and/or elected officials) to bring multi-faceted assignments to a successful conclusion.
• Experience preparing and presenting recommendations and reports for a variety of recipients.
• Experience reviewing, researching, analyzing, evaluating and managing complex budget and policy issues with a focus on equity.

• Visit the State of Oregon job opportunities webpage to submit your application. Please ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up to date and attach a current copy of your cover letter and resume. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday account.
• The work experience and/or education section of your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all the minimum qualifications and desired skills and attributes listed above. Failing to attach required documents may result in disqualification of your application.
• The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.
• This announcement is for 1, full-time, permanent, Management Service - Exempt, Policy and Budget Analyst position and may be used to fill future vacancies.

At DAS, we are committed to innovation, continuous improvement, outstanding service delivery, and support for each other as professionals and as people. The Chief Financial Office (CFO) is responsible for enterprise-wide fiscal planning and policy leadership. The CFO provides guidance, training and direction to ensure fiscal integrity and consistency across state agencies. We believe hiring highly skilled, diverse employees is key to cultivating positive results, well-informed outcomes, and value the unique skill set and perspective of all our team members.

Additional benefits include:

• 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.
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• Live, work, and play in Salem, Oregon.
• Hybrid Work Opportunity:
  This position supports a hybrid work schedule. You can…