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State of Oregon · 6 hours ago

Fiscal Health Analyst

Salem, OR

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

$4,409/mo - $6,736/mo

3+ years exp

The State of Oregon is seeking a Fiscal Health Analyst to join the Office of Finance and Information Technology at the Oregon Department of Education. This role involves providing analytical, research, and data support to monitor and assess the financial condition of Oregon school districts using fiscal health indicators and financial reporting data.

AssociationGovernmentNon Profit

No H1B

Responsibilities

Provide Analytical, Research, And Data Support To The Fiscal Transparency Unit’s Statewide Fiscal Health And Early-warning Program

Conduct structured analysis of district financial data

Support fiscal health dashboards and workflows

Identify anomalies or early-warning indicators

Assist in preparing district fiscal profiles

Support the fiscal health and PBAM implementation workstreams

Review monthly and annual financial submissions from school districts to ensure completeness, accuracy, and adherence to state reporting requirements

Monitor district financial performance by updating fiscal health dashboards and assisting with monthly refresh cycles

Conduct baseline analysis for district fiscal health profiles, including trend analysis, year-over-year comparisons, and expenditure composition

Perform routine quality checks on district submissions, including cross-validation with annual audit reports, budget documents, and historical data

Qualification

Financial AnalysisData SupportExcelFinancial ReportingPublic Service InterestOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

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, Economics or other analytical or technical degree)

Three years experience in management, policy or program analysis, or technical-level budgetary support activities

Preferred

Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and priorities

Comfort working with Excel and financial systems, with interest in developing technical and data skills over time

Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain financial information in a straightforward way

Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with analysts, accountants, and other stakeholders

Professionalism, reliability, and a positive attitude toward feedback, growth, and continuous improvement

Interest in public service and contributing to transparency, accountability, and responsible stewardship of public funds

Benefits

Excellent medical, vision and dental benefit package for the employee and qualified family members with very low monthly out-of-pocket cost

11 paid holidays per year

3 additional paid "Personal Business Days" per year

8 hours of sick leave accumulated every month

Progressive vacation leave accrual and increases every 5 years.

Basic life insurance

Short-term disability

Paid Leave Oregon

Long-term disability

Deferred compensation savings program

Flexible spending accounts for health care and child care expenses.

Student Loan Forgiveness Program: if you have federal student loan debt or are thinking of going back to school, then you will want to look into this program. If you make 120 qualifying payments on your student loan while working full time for a qualifying employer, your student loan debt may be forgiven.

If you currently work at an Oregon school district or education service district, we may be able to transfer in your sick leave balance!