Fiscal Analyst 3 – Revenue Forecasting

Do you have experience in Fiscal Analysis? For you use your analytical skill for Revenue Forecasting?

If this sounds like you, come join our leadership team as a Fiscal Analyst and support one of Oregon’s greatest resources – State Parks!

Our Mission

OPRD’s mission is to provide and protect outstanding natural, scenic, cultural, historic and recreational sites for the enjoyment and education of present and future generations.

Our Operating Principles

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) believes Operating Principles are core values that, if mutually accepted and supported by all employees, will create a connected, respectful, and trusting work environment. Our Operating Principles are: Accountability, Commitment, Empathy, Empowerment, Fun, Integrity, Respect, & Well-being.

What you will do:

As a Fiscal Analyst within Central Business Services, Budget Unit, you will prepare department-wide revenue forecasts, provide budget development and execution support to Central Business Services (excluding Community Grant Programs), track and report on various statistics, develop fiscal impact statements during legislative sessions, and provide policy and fiscal analysis for program changes or enhancements.

Minimum Qualifications:

(a) 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.

OR

(b) 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); AND Three (3) 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.

OR

(c) A Master’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); AND Two (2) 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.

What we are looking for (Desired Attributes):

• Ability to use critical thinking and analytical skills to inform independent judgement, initiative, and decision-making
• Ability to apply analytical skills to forecasting revenue, including experience identifying necessary data
• Experience using accounting, budgeting and data warehouse tools such as ORBITS (Oregon Budget Information Tracking System), PICS (Personnel Inventory Control System), SFMA (Statewide Financial Management Application), and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong listening, verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to ask appropriate questions to gather and convey information across all levels of the organization
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to coordinate multiple projects and priorities at the same time
• Outstanding customer service skills
• Ability to work independently with general guidance and direction
• Experience in promoting a culturally competent and diverse work environment.

What's in it for you:

This is a fantastic opportunity to support millions of visitors connecting with the best state park system in America. You will work with a team of supportive, talented and highly motivated professionals. And, you’ll receive a fantastic benefits packaging including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for the employee and qualified family members
• Paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and 10 paid holidays per year
• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).

Link to official state application (required):

https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/Salem--OPRD--Central-Office/Fiscal-Analyst-3---Revenue-Forecasting_REQ-61016-1

https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/Salem--OPRD--Central-Office/Fiscal-Analyst-3---Revenue-Forecasting_REQ-61016-1