Senior Budget Analyst (FA3)

About the position

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for public service and financial excellence? The Oregon Public Defense Commission (OPDC) is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Budget Analyst to join our team and take the lead on planning, developing, and managing our agency's budget. If you thrive in a dynamic, team-oriented environment and are ready to make a difference through your analytical and leadership expertise, we'd love to hear from you! This position is full-time and permanent. This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified applicants to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

Responsibilities

• Lead the agency's financial planning processes, including the development, forecasting, and execution of the biennial budget.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on budget requests, fiscal analyses, and resource allocation.
• Prepare fiscal impact estimates for proposed legislation and support program managers with resource planning.
• Recommend budget revisions based on funding and policy changes.
• Maintain expertise in agency programs and financial systems, ensuring data accuracy.
• Create and deliver clear, actionable financial reports and forecasts that support agency decision-making.
• Prepare monthly financial summaries with analysis of trends, risks, and assumptions.
• Evaluate financial systems and processes in collaboration with program, IT, and accounting teams.
• Mentor Fiscal Analysts through training and knowledge sharing.
• Contribute to a positive and respectful work environment by supporting coworkers and fostering inclusivity.

Requirements

• Six (6) 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 (3) years of the required experience.
• A graduate-level degree in any of the above areas may substitute for four (4) of the six (6) years.

Nice-to-haves

• Strong analytical skills to interpret complex financial data.
• Ability to think long-term and align financial strategies with agency goals.
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities, including initiative and guidance.
• Commitment to compliance, internal controls, and professional ethics.

Benefits

• Employer-paid health insurance.
• Vacation and sick leave.
• Eleven paid holidays.
• Three paid personal days.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Employer contribution retirement plan (PERS).