Operations analyst Jobs in Salem, OR

Initial Posting Date :

06 / 10 / 2025

Application Deadline :

06 / 24 / 2025

Agency :

Land Conservation and Development Department

Salary Range : 5,320 - $8,141

Position Type : Employee

Position Title : Fiscal Analyst

Job Description :

Help the Department of Land Conservation and Development fulfill its mission to foster sustainable and vibrant communities and protect Oregons natural resources for current and future generations.

Join our Fiscal and Budget Services team and play an important role in planning and executing the agency budget to support the agencys vital mission. DLCD is a small, but dynamic organization, with a wide range of programs related to land use planning and diverse funding sources.

This position serves as a fiscal analyst for DLCD, as the primary fiscal analyst for the Planning Services Division. Planning Services programs provide technical assistance and policy consultation in natural hazard mitigation planning (especially relating to floods and wildfire ), and to integrate land use and transportation planning. This position also tracks and monitors the agencys budgeted positions and completes periodic vacant position reporting.

As a Fiscal Analyst you will :

• Develop and monitor program budgets.
• Work with management to develop budgetary needs of existing and new activities, including analysis and forecast of revenue and expenditure trends and program modifications.
• Translate assigned divisions legislatively approved budgets into operating budgets by sections, program areas, specific projects, and / or specific funding sources and appropriations.
• Develop and maintain monthly budget and financial status reports.
• Interpret and advise department managers and staff on budget and fiscal matters providing accurate and timely information to facilitate an interactive review process.
• Participate in program management meetings to assist with budget issues; clarify budget challenges and present alternatives.
• Assist in the development of budget packages, current service level exceptions, fund shifts, narratives, and policy option package detail reports.
• Prepare fiscal impact estimates for proposed legislative bills.
• Prepare information to respond to Department of Administrative Services-Budget and Management (BAM), Legislative Fiscal Office (LFO), and agency management requests.
• Extract SFMA accounting data with use of the OBIEE application; analyze data to provide revenue and expenditure trends. Identify coding errors and assist with correcting these errors.
• Prepare detailed analysis, handouts, and other budget information materials.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed .

For a copy of the full position description, please email [email protected] .

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

One of DLCDs foundational goals is to become a diverse, equitable, and inclusive agency that implements an equitable and inclusive planning program for Oregon. Efforts are supported by the State of Oregon Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Action Plan and an agency Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee and agency Strategic Plan

At DLCD, all employees are expected to recognize value in individual and cultural differences; lead activities in their division to promote and foster a diverse workforce; actively engage in implementing the DEI Work Plan and associated activities including achieving the agencys affirmative action objectives and goals.

We recognize that to successfully meet our mission and agency values, our commitment to racial equity, diversity, equity, and inclusion must be at the center of our work. DLCD values the lived and professional experiences of individuals from historically and currently underserved and under-resourced communities and honor our Government-to-Government relations responsibilities with Oregons federally recognized Native American Tribes. We are committed to building and sustaining an inclusive, belonging, and equitable working environment for all employees. Candidates with diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, language fluencies, lived experiences, and skillsets are encouraged to apply.

Whats in it for you :

The Benefits

The State of Oregon offers a competitive and affordable health and benefits package , including excellent medical, vision and dental coverage, paid holidays off, and personal business leave, as well as paid and accrued vacation and sick leave. In addition to standard medical benefits and employee leave, the state also provides additional optional benefits, such as basic life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.

After a qualifying period, new employees are enrolled in the Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP) . State employees also have access to benefits like deferred compensation plans through the Oregon Savings Growth Plan and the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

Join thousands of state employees who came for a job and stayed for a career!

Minimum Qualifications

Five years of progressively responsible experience that included the preparation, analysis, and administration of a budget or fiscal system; OR

Five years of professional-level experience in accounting, fiscal auditing, management or program analysis. Experience must have included modeling, forecasting and analyzing fiscal information; OR

Successful completion of the Department of Administrative Services Budget and Management Public Administrative Trainee Program.

Note :

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) may substitute for three years of the required experience.

A graduate-level degree in any of the above areas may substitute for four of the five years.

Were Also Looking for :

Candidates who are the most competitive will also reflect the following :

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Note : You do not need to have all these qualities to be eligible for this position.

Tips for Interested Candidates

A cover letter and resume are required. Your candidate profile, cover letter, and resume are the perfect place to display your interest in the position and highlight the skills and experience you will bring, making you the best candidate for the position. Failure to attach a cover letter and resume may result in a candidates disqualification. Submissions are screened for consistency of information and communication skills at the professional level (attention to detail, spelling, grammar, etc.).

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