Budget Analyst (Financial Analyst II - CPPW)

  • City of Portland, Oregon
  • Portland, Oregon
  • Sep 17, 2024
Full Time Accounting and Finance Administrative Analysis and Research
  • Salary: $97,510.40 - $126,692.80 Annually USD

Job Description

The Position

Job Appointment: Full-Time
Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8 am-5 pm. An alternate schedule may be available.
Work Location:
1120 SW 5TH AVE, PORTLAND OR 97204
Benefits:
Please check our benefit tab for an overview of benefits for this position.
Union Representation:
City of Portland Professional Workers (CPPW) . To view labor agreements, current and future, please visit the Current City Labor Agreements page.
Language Pay Premium Eligible:
This position may be eligible for Language Pay Differential for qualifying employees.

Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland’s online portal. You will need to attach a resume and cover letter.


Budget Analysts are an essential part of the Budget and Management Division. This position provides budget development, budget monitoring, financial analysis, and fee development and review.

About the division:
The Budget and Management Division has 8 employees and provides essential services to the bureau, including budget development and monitoring, revenue forecasting, local improvement district financing, debt management, and capital project controls.

What you’ll get to do:
  • Work with a group of 6 other analysts assigned to budget preparation and monitoring, financial forecasting, Local Improvement District financing, and capital controls
  • Develop budgets, monitor revenue and expenditures, and make recommendations for investment to senior leadership
  • Develop analytical models for forecasting and tracking multiple revenue sources
  • Research, share information, and provide answers to questions from the public, elected officials, external public agencies and jurisdictions, other Bureaus/Offices, and various organizations, committees, community groups, and labor representatives.
  • Develop and present objective analyses, observations, findings, conclusions, and recommendations to supervisors, managers, and City officials via written reports, oral presentations, and public forums
  • Provide training, problem-solving, advice, support, and guidance in areas of expertise
  • Coordinate and represent the bureau on citywide committees and teams
Who you are:
  • Excellent Communicator: You are a strong communicator to both technical and non-technical individuals, and proficient verbally and in writing
  • Innovative: You have an aptitude for continuous improvement and can excel in change management. You’ve demonstrated the ability to remain flexible, agile, and calm in a high paced environment that relies on quick and stable decision making
  • Problem Solver: You can identify problems early and value collaboration. You utilize active listening and effective communication and facilitation skills in working with others to find resolutions
  • Authentic: Effective in a professional, diverse, multi-cultural environment. You treat customers, co-workers and employees with respect and are accountable
  • Results Driven: This position is high paced, dynamic and requires a candidate who can take charge, bring focus, and finish tasks in a timely, accurate and professional manner
  • Organized: Able to work on a multitude of tasks and understand/respond to various situations in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
  • Relationship Builder: An outgoing professional who values building trust, partnerships, and relationships to support an inclusive culture and accomplish objectives more effectively
Questions:
Terrol Johnson

Senior Recruiter
terrol.johnson@portlandoregon.gov

To Qualify

Applicants must specifically address and demonstrate in their cover letter and resume how their education, training and/or experience, meets each of the following minimum qualifications:
Knowledge of the principles of public administration, municipal budget development, public sector financial management, financial analysis and forecasting, fund management and analysis, and financial reporting.Ability to analyze and identify financial, budgetary, operational, and organizational problems and issues; evaluate alternatives; and reach sound, logical, fact-based conclusions and recommendations.Ability to communicate effectively, clearly, logically, and persuasively, both verbally and in writing; prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive financial reports, correspondence, and other documents involving technical, budgetary, and financial data; communicate complex analytical topics to non-financial audiences.Ability to collect, evaluate, and interpret data in statistical and narrative forms; ability to use quantitative and qualitative analysis, tools, modeling, and reviews.

The Recruitment Process

STEP 1: Apply online between September 16 , 2024 - September 30 , 2024

Required Application Materials:
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter

Optional Application Materials:
  • Veteran documents to request for Veteran Preference (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc.)
Application Tips:
  • Your cover letter should include details describing your education, training and/or experience, and where obtained, which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement.
  • Your resume should support the details described in your cover letter.
  • Salary Range/Equity Pay Analysis : Please note per the Oregon State Pay Equity Law your salary is determined based on the experience and education listed in your resume/application. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all directly related and equivalent experience.
  • Do not attach materials not requested.
  • All completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on the closing date and time of this recruitment.
  • All applications must be submitted via the City's online application process. E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.

Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of September 30 , 2024
  • An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and cover letter, weighted 100%.
  • Your resume and cover letter will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.
  • You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation results to let us know if you like to review and discuss your evaluation result. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information.
  • Additional evaluation may be required prior to the establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.

Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of October 07, 2024
  • Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.

Step 4: Selection (Interview): TBD

  • The hiring bureau will review and select candidates to interview.
  • Please note, that the selection process may take up to 90 days from the notification of being placed on the eligible list.

Step 5: Offer of Employment: TBD


Step 6: Start Date: TBD
  • A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.


*Timeline is approximate and subject to change*

Additional Information

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Recruitment Process - Work StatusEqual Employment OpportunityVeteran PreferenceADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations Did you know? The City of Portland has How to Apply Videos and offers How to Apply Classes once per month. If you have questions after watching the videos you are invited to contact the recruiter listed on the announcement.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

A Career with the City of Portland offers many Employee Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to
  • Health Care (Medical, Vision and Dental)
  • Carrot Fertility
  • Wellness Benefits
  • Life Insurance
  • Long-term disability coverage to eligible employees and their families.
  • Employee Assistance Plan
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Retirement
  • Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), includingcontributions to the PERS IAP plan paid by employer
  • Family Medical Leave
  • City Paid Parental Leave
AND SO MANY MORE!

Benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status. Click here to review the many different benefits the City of Portland offers .

Closing Date/Time: 9/30/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

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