Fiscal Analyst 2 - Limited Duration

The Oregon Youth Authority is actively seeking multiple dedicated and qualified individuals to join our team as a Fiscal Analyst. In this pivotal role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring the financial health and sustainability of our agency's diverse program areas. Your responsibilities will encompass budgeting, intricate fiscal analysis of agency finances, and the meticulous management of a wide range of databases and financial records. You will also be instrumental in the development and adaptation of database programs to handle specialized budget data and generate informative reports.

In addition to supporting agency functions, you will collaborate with senior agency personnel, legislative bodies, executive entities, as well as governmental and non-governmental stakeholders. Regularly monitoring agency operations and budgetary status will be a core aspect of your role. Furthermore, you will conduct reconciliations of database files with the current accounting system, proactively identify and document potential fiscal challenges, and perform ad-hoc analyses as necessary to address agency requirements.

The ideal candidate for this position will possess a strategic mindset and demonstrate proficiency in utilizing spreadsheets, databases, and financial software applications. Strong reporting, presentation, and communication skills are essential. We encourage applications from individuals who not only understand generally accepted accounting principles but are also committed to applying an equity lens to every facet of their daily work.

If you are eager to contribute to our mission and bring your diverse perspectives and talents to the Oregon Youth Authority, we invite you to apply. Your expertise and dedication will play a pivotal role in our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion within our organization.

For a full description of duties & responsibilities, please click here.

Additional Information:

• Limited Duration: This is a limited duration appointment that has an expected duration of 12 months. Limited duration appointments are benefits eligible and have a designated maximum length of service. This position has the potential to become permanent.

• Hybrid Telework: This position is required to work at the Salem Central Office 1 or more days a week depending on business needs.

• This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill current and future vacancies.

• Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range based on your experience, skills and education. For more information on pay equity, click here.

• The salary range listed is the non-PERS participating rate. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6%. Please review the Classification and Compensation page for more details.

• This position receives annual increases on the anniversary date until the maximum of the salary range is reached.

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To qualify for this position (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.

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES/APPLICATION SCORING CRITERIA: If you have these qualities, let us know! It's how we will choose whom to move forward!

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

• Proven proficiency in spreadsheets, databases and financial software applications.

• Excellent reporting, presenting and communication skills.

• Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles.

• Ability to apply an Equity Lens to all elements of daily work.

• Strategic thinking and organizational skills.

• Proven analytical and financial modeling skills.

How to Apply:

• COVER LETTER AND RESUME REQUIRED: In your cover letter, please answer the following questions: Why OYA? How does budget relate to DEI? What does partnership and collaboration look like to you? Limit your cover letter to no more than 2 pages and ensure it is in PDF format for accessibility.

• Ensure your application and/or resume thoroughly reflect your skills, experience (both lived, volunteer, and professional), knowledge, and/or education pertinent to this position, including any/all desired attributes. Please ensure your resume shows month/year and description of job duties for each position.

• Complete the questionnaire.

• Following the submission of your application, promptly respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. If you're an employee, these tasks will be in your Workday inbox.

• Veterans may receive preference; indicate your veteran status if applicable. Click here for more information about veterans' preference.

Caution: If you fail to follow these instructions, including failing to attach a cover letter as described above, we will have to disqualify your application. We cannot consider incomplete or late applications.

Tentative Interview Schedule:

NOTE: IF the first round of interviews are conducted via VidCruiter, an online video interview platform that offers flexibility by allowing you to complete your interview within a given time window. We want to give all candidates ample time and support to participate comfortably. Access to a computer or smartphone with internet, a camera, and a microphone will be necessary.

• 1st round: November 19, 2025 (Vidcruuiter OR IN-PERSON)

• 2nd round: November 27, 2025 (IN-PERSON Interview)

ABOUT OYA

The Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) is a national leader in the juvenile justice field, pioneering the implementation of a positive human development framework for its work with staff and youth, and using data to match the right youth with the right services. We seek to foster cultural competence and pursue equitable solutions to support youth under our care. Our agency mission is to protect the public and reduce crime by holding youth accountable and providing opportunities for reformation in safe environments.

If you are looking to join a team that values individual and cultural differences and the opportunity to contribute in the success of youth reformation by enriching our workforce with diversity, OYA wants to hear from you!

People of color, women and other members of historically underserved communities are strongly encouraged to apply!

For more information please visitwww.oregon.gov/oya.

What's in it for You?
OYA values our employees. We believe that your time outside of the workplace is as valuable as it is inside the workplace. We offer a great work/life balance with flexible work schedules on most positions and a competitive benefits package, including low-cost, high-coverage health insurance, generous time-off, and a competitive retirement plan.

Discover moreabout working in Oregon state government byclicking here.

This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU/OPEU). By joining and maintaining your membership with SEIU Local 503, the following benefits are available to you such as:

• $2,500 life insurance policypaid for by your union, SEIU Local 503. This policy is in effect if you are an active member.

• Up to $200,000 of additional life insurancecan be purchased. Up to $100,000 member life, $40,000 spouse and $10,000 child is guaranteed within the first 90 days of new union membership.

• Short Term Disability insuranceis guaranteed if purchased within the first 90 days of new union membership.

• Legal insuranceenrollment is available to purchase within the first 90 days of new union membership.

• Tuition reimbursement.

Additional Information:

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we are here to serve. OYA is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be individualized based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law." The more diverse we are, the better our work will be.

Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process. For assistance regarding reasonable accommodation or for alternative format please contact OYA Recruitment at 971-345-1236. Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1.

Pre-employment Checks:

In keeping with our mission, OYA will conduct a criminal record check, per OAR 416 Division 800, a driving record background check and a vulnerable population abuse and neglect check. Information obtained about an individual is confidential. An individual who refuses to consent to a criminal records/background check shall be disqualified from consideration in the position for which you applied. All applicants are subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as fingerprint based on criminal records check, pre-employment drug screening and/or education verification as required for the position.

In 2003 Congress passed the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), the first federal civil statue focused specifically on addressing sexual violence in juvenile facilities, jails, prisons, and other facilities. In recognition of the rights, safety, and well-being of the youth we serve you will be asked specific questions about your background to ensure our hiring and promotion practices comply with the National PREA standards.

All positions in OYA will require the incumbent to serve as a "mandatory reporter" of child abuse.

Visa Sponsorship:

We do not offer Visa sponsorship. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US. OYAuses E-Verify to confirm that applicants are authorized to work in the United States.

Have Questions?:

For questions about the job announcement, email the OYA recruitment team at OYAjobs@oya.oregon.gov.