Senior Fiscal Analyst

Oregon Department of Transportation; Salem (OR); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

Flexible work schedules

Paid leave

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Oregon Department of Transportation in Salem seeks a Senior Fiscal Analyst to serve as the primary fiscal analyst for the Commerce & Compliance Division, handling budget evaluation, policy development, and fiscal guidance. Hybrid work is offered.

Six years of budget experience, strong forecasting skills, and knowledge of government budgeting are preferred to support the division’s multimodal transportation mission in Oregon.

Qualifications

• Six years of progressively responsible experience in budget or fiscal system design, analysis and administration.
• Experience modeling and forecasting fiscal information.
• Ability to present findings to management and decision-makers.

Responsibilities

• Manage the preparation, implementation and monitoring of the legislative budget and operational budget for the Commerce & Compliance Division (CCD).
• 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 MCSAP budget using agency workbooks and federal tools.
• Prepare all MCSAP quarterly and monthly financial reports and contracts.
• Ensure grant funds are expended according to contract provisions and that performance documents are filed and maintained.
• Provide guidance and consultation to branch managers in developing and justifying budget proposals.
• Prepare forecasts and interpretations of major CCD budget components to monitor financial performance.
• Manage and evaluate budgets and programs for changes impacting projections.
• Make budgetary recommendations based on studies and fiscal models.

Skills

Budgeting experience

Forecasting

Government budgeting

Quantitative analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, public or non-profit management, finance, accounting or related degree

Job description

Job Description

Fiscal Analyst 3 – Senior Fiscal Analyst

Oregon Department of Transportation

Finance and Budget Division

Revenue, Finance and Compliance Section

Salem

The Role

This division budget coordinator position serves 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. If you are a collaborative critical thinker with a background in quantitative analysis and government budgeting, join our team!

This position offers hybrid work! Frequency to be determined by successful candidate and hiring manager. We provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people and helps Oregon's communities and economy thrive. We encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply for our positions.

Initial Posting Date

10/09/2026

Application Deadline

10/26/2026

Agency

Department of Transportation

Salary Range

$6,834 - $10,076

Position Type

Employee

Position Title

Senior Fiscal Analyst

A Day In The Life

• 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.
• To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email [e-mail].

What’s In It For You

• 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.
• Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range. Through an equal pay assessment, we will determine the salary offer using the information you provide in your submitted application materials. Please ensure your application materials are detailed, accurate and reflect your skills, experience (paid and unpaid) and education as they relate to the position when applying.
• The salary range listed is the non-PERS monthly salary range. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6.95%.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity!

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.

Notes

• 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.

What We’d Like To See

• 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.

Additional Information

• 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 will conduct name-based criminal background checks on final candidates, not including current ODOT employees. All applicants may be subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as driver license, LEDS (Law Enforcement Data System), and/or education verification as required for the position.
• You will become part of the state's management team.

ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affimative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or any other class protected by state or federal laws in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring, and employment practices. Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. For questions, concerns, or complaints regarding EEO/AA/ADA, contact 1-877-336-6368 (1-877-EEO-ODOT). This information can be made available in an alternative format by contacting ODOT Recruitment at 503-986-3700. Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1.

Fiscal Analysis, Budget Management, Government Budgeting, Financial Forecasting, Quantitative Analysis, Compliance and Reporting, Legislative Budget Process, Grant Management (MCSAP), Public Sector Finance, Commerce & Compliance Division (CCD)