Senior Budget Analyst

Multnomah County

Budget Analyst Senior position in Multnomah County focusing on impactful budgeting through data analysis and collaboration. Engage with community groups and leaders to direct resources effectively.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timePortland • Oregon, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $85,774 - $131,454 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

employer-funded retirement savings
health and dental insurance at very low cost to full-time employees and their dependents
paid parental leave
wellness programs
a focus on work-life balance

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Hard Skills & Tools

budget analysisfinancial managementfinancial analysisforecastingmodelingdata analysis

Soft Skills

problem-solvingattention to detailcommunication