Senior Budget Analyst

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

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health, vision, and dental

Pension and retirement benefits

Generous paid time off

Job summary

The Oregon Health Authority, based in Salem, seeks a Senior Budget Analyst to support the Budget Planning and Analysis Unit. You will conduct complex forecasting, monitor budgets, and analyze how programs are funded, ensuring financial integrity while aligning with statutory and policy goals.

You will contribute to policy strategy, provide financial data to executives and legislators, and help coordinate research on health inequities reduction through budget analyses.

Qualifications

• Six years of progressively responsible experience in budget preparation, analysis and administration.
• Experience must include modeling and forecasting fiscal information.

Responsibilities

• Support Budget Planning and Analysis Unit with budget monitoring and forecasting.
• Analyze financial impacts of proposed policies and provide data for decision makers.
• Assist management and staff with budget development and revenue projections.

Skills

Budget analysis

Forecasting

Policy analysis

Communication of financial data

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Public or Non-Profit Management, Finance, Accounting or related field

Graduate degree may substitute for years of experience

Tools

Excel

Financial modeling tools

Job description

Job Description

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

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.

Initial Posting Date

09/18/2026

Application Deadline

09/27/2026

Agency

Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range

$6,713 - $10,318

Position Type

Employee

Position Title

Senior Budget Analyst

What We Are Looking For

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Note

• 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.

Desired Attributes

Advanced Budget and Financial Analysis Development

• Advance knowledge of budget process, including developing, monitoring, and adjusting multi-program budgets
• Ability to prepare, maintain, and adjust expenditure and revenue modeling
• Vast expertise in analytic tools and large data sets
• Able to deliver high-quality, accurate budget and financials documents

Financial Analytical Skills

• Advance at analyzing fiscal performance, including identifying opportunities for cost optimization
• Skilled in forecasting, cost analysis, and evaluating financial data for strategic decision-making
• Experience in investigating, identifying, and resolving financial data anomalies
• Ability to determine the financial impact of changes to state and federal statutes and regulations

Strong Project Management Abilities

• Ability to demonstrate initiative and independent judgement
• Capable of leading complex, cross-functional projects and understanding how interrelated programs impact one another financially
• Able to be a self-starter, moving project forward without explicit direction or instruction.
• Effectively coordinates multiple customers, timelines, and deliverables
• Ability to work collaboratively among multiple areas and staff levels
• Comfortable navigating sensitive subjects with tact and coordination

Policy Analysis and Strategic Thinking

• Proficient in evaluating financial impacts of proposed policies
• Supports policy development with sound financial reasoning
• Aligns fiscal planning with agency mission and long-term goals

Communication And Presentation Skills

• Able to clearly communicate complex financial data to a non-technical audience
• Prepares and delivers reports to executive leadership, legislators, and stakeholders
• Builds persuasive narratives around budget needs and outcomes

Benefits

• 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 (Classification: Fiscal Analyst 3 based in Salem, Oregon).
• This is a hybrid/remote position. “Review Section 4: Working Conditions” in the position description (linked above) for more information.
• 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 by 6.95%. 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. Within three days of hire, 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. If your employment eligibility depends on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet the requirements for this position.
• We evaluate candidates based on their own skills and experience. Unless explicitly approved, outside resources – including Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools – are not permitted during assessments or interviews. Use of unauthorized resources will disqualify a candidate for further consideration.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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. Salary is determined through a fair review of your education, experience, and training as it relates to the position.

Anti-Racist Commitment

OHA is an anti-racist organization working to eliminate health inequities and dismantle structural barriers that impact underserved communities. Join us in advancing our Strategic Plan and building a more equitable Oregon.