Budget Analyst Senior

Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity. Pay Range: $85,774.23 - $131,454.21 Annual Department: Department of County Management (DCM) Job Type: Regular Non-Represented Exemption Status: United States of America (Exempt) Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): July 09, 2026 The Opportunity: This recruitment will close when 150 applications are received or July 9, 2026, at 11:59 PM, whichever comes first. Please apply without delay! Overview Join Multnomah County as a Budget Analyst Senior: Let's Make an Impact Together! Hey there, data whiz! Are you passionate about using numbers to make a real difference in your community? Multnomah County's Central Budget Office is looking to hire a Budget Analyst Senior to join our team. We're all about budgeting for outcomes, which means we don't just crunch numbers; we use them to build a better future for Multnomah County. In this role, you'll be more than just a numbers person. You'll be a key player in connecting our financial resources directly to the services that truly impact people's lives. If you love diving into data, uncovering insights, and seeing your work contribute to something big, you're exactly who we're looking for. In this role you’ll :   Team Up: Work hand-in-hand with county departments, leaders, and community groups. You’ll be their go-to expert for all things budget-related. Be a Data Champion: Help us use data and performance metrics to guide our budget decisions. It’s all about making sure our spending leads to the best possible results. Dig Deep: Do some serious financial analysis, forecasting, and modeling. Your work will help us figure out where our money should go to make the biggest impact. Tell the Story: Take raw data and turn it into clear, easy-to-understand stories and visuals. We want to show everyone the impact we’re making. Keep Improving: Always be on the lookout for ways to make our budget processes, tools, and reports even better. Got skills in business intelligence or data visualization tools like Tableau? That’s a huge plus. If you do, you’ll fit right in and help us make our financial and budget data shine. Our team The Budget Office plans, coordinates and prepares the annual County budget, financial forecasts and budget projections, ad hoc analyses for County decision-makers, and cost control analyses. Budget staff serve on countywide task forces related to budget, finance and other fiscal matters; identify and resolve financial problems; and partner with County Labor Relations in collective bargaining research, analysis and in preparing labor cost projections. Ready to put your budgeting and analytical superpowers to good use for Multnomah County? We can't wait to hear from you. To Qualify We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant.  Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills* : A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, Economics, or something similar; in lieu of a degree, will we consider equivalent years of related experience Three years experience in budget analysis, financial management, or another analytical role; preferably in a governmental capacity or a large organization A sharp mind for analysis and problem-solving, with an eagle eye for detail Great communication skills – you can explain complex financial stuff clearly to anyone You’re a pro with financial software and seriously good with Microsoft Excel Preferred Qualifications/Transferable Skills* : You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills. A Master’s Degree  Experience using Tableau data visualization software More than three years experience in budget analysis, financial management, or another analytical role Previous governmental experience in budget or finance  Understanding of public policy, legislative processes, government budgeting and accounting *Transferable skills : Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position. Screening and Evaluation  The Application Packet : Your completed application must include the following items. 1. A completed online application  2. A resume covering relevant experience and education. Please be sure your resume includes the following for each employer: name of employer, location, dates of employment, your title, a brief summary of your responsibilities 3. A cover letter that expands on your resume, addresses why you are interested in this position and demonstrates how your experience and skill set align with the minimum and preferred qualifications listed.  Note : The application, resume and cover letter should demonstrate your work experience/skills and how it is related to those shown in the Overview and To Qualify sections of the job announcement. Please be thorough, as these materials may be scored and determine your eligibility for an interview. The Selection Process : For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows: Initial review of minimum qualifications : We may do an additional preferred review, phone screen, and/or send out additional supplementa