Senior Budget Analyst

Oregon Health Authority; Salem (OR); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Retirement benefits (PERS/OPSRP)

Paid time off

Job summary

The Oregon Health Authority seeks a Senior Budget Analyst to support the Budget Planning and Analysis Unit. The role requires deep knowledge of state and federal budgeting, financial processes, and forecasting to inform management and top agency officials.

Responsibilities include budget development, complex forecasting, and ensuring program funding aligns with expenditures. The role supports policy strategy and examines financial impacts to advance the agency’s mission.

Qualifications

• Six years of progressively responsible experience in budget analysis and administration.
• A Bachelor's Degree may substitute for three years; a graduate degree may substitute for four years.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to Budget Planning and Analysis Unit.
• Perform budget analysis, forecasting of cost impacts and project management.
• Ensure programs have sufficient revenues by evaluating expenditures to budget.
• Participate in policy strategy development and analyze financial impacts of proposed policies.

Skills

Budget analysis

Forecasting

Project management

Policy analysis

Communication & presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Public/Non-Profit Management/Finance/Accounting

Graduate degree substitution option

Job description

Job Description

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

Opportunity Awaits, 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 budget.

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 budget.

In 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.

For a full review of the position description, please refer to the official posting.

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.

A Bachelor's Degree in Business, Public or Non-Profit Management, Finance, Accounting or a related degree may substitute for three years of the required experience. A graduate-level degree 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 at OHA. These 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
• Financial Analytical Skills
• Strong Project Management Abilities
• Policy Analysis and Strategic Thinking
• Communication And Presentation Skills

Application Guidance

Submission Requirements Your candidate profile and application are your opportunity to showcase your skills and interest in this role. Submissions will be reviewed for clarity, consistency, and communication skills, and for alignment with the guidance provided in the below:

• Resume – Attach your current resume that clearly outlines your education and work experience relevant to this position.
• Supplemental Questions – Answer all supplemental questions completely and accurately.
• Final Check! – Before submitting, confirm that all required materials are included, and your Workday Job History is current. The information in your application will be used to complete an Equal Pay Analysis to determine salary placement upon hire.

How To Apply

• External Candidates: Visit the State of Oregon job opportunities webpage or submit your application following all submission requirements.
• Internal Candidates: Current State of Oregon employees must apply through their Workday login, following all submission requirements.

Reminders

• Eligible veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. Please follow the instructions for submitting your Veterans’ Preference documentation.
• Please download and save a copy of this job announcement and linked position description, as it is not available after the application deadline.

About The Team & Benefits Of Joining

We offer a workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment; promotes an atmosphere of mutual respect, dedication, and enthusiasm. You will collaborate with a team of bright individuals to work with and learn from.

Benefits

If you\'re driven by the passion to do something meaningful, the Oregon Health Authority is the place for you. We also offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Excellent, low-cost medical, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family.
• Optional benefits like life insurance, disability coverage, deferred compensation, and FSA options for health and childcare.
• Generous paid time off: 11 holidays, 3 personal days, monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours/month.
• Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Retirement security through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
• Training and development opportunities to grow your career with the State of Oregon.

Additional Details

• This announcement is for multiple fulltime, permanent, SEIU represented, Senior Fiscal Analyst positions. Employment is contingent upon a criminal records check that meets OHA criteria at the time of hire and throughout employment.
• The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying range. If the successful candidate qualifies for PERS, the salary range will increase. For more information, see the Classification and Compensation page.
• 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.
• This position does not provide visa sponsorship. You will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. OHA will use E-Verify to verify work authorization.
• We evaluate candidates based on their own skills and experience. Outside resources – including AI tools – are not permitted during assessments or interviews.

Contact Information

Recruiter: Barry Lein

Email: [e-mail]

Phone (text friendly): 503-440-6484

Accommodation Requests (ADA): OHA provides reasonable accommodation under the ADA, which may include alternative formats of materials or language support. If you need accommodation to apply for this position or participate in the selection process, please contact the recruiter above.

Helpful Links & Resources

Oregon Health Authority | Veterans Resources | What You Need to Know to Get the Job

Equal Opportunity The Oregon Health Authority is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer, committed to fair employment practices and pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate based on protected class – including race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, or sexual orientation – and does not screen applicants based on current or past compensation. OHA is an anti-racist organization working to eliminate health inequities and dismantle structural barriers that impact underserved communities.