Senior Budget and Operations Analyst

This position is open from Friday, October 4 until filled. Applications must be received by 11 : 59 pm on October 20, 2024 to be considered for the first review.

Elevate your finance career as a Senior Operations and Budget Analyst! In this pivotal role, you’ll analyze monthly performance reports, assist with budget variance evaluations, and recommend improvements for operational programs.

Your skills in statistical analysis will drive insights into trends, service costs, and budget forecasting. You'll conduct cost-benefit analyses for new projects and support asset-tracking initiatives across departments.

Collaborating with program staff, you'll propose changes with fiscal and organizational impacts while assisting the finance manager with special projects and long-term financial planning.

Join us to make a meaningful impact and thrive in a collaborative environment!

Position Overview : The Senior Operations and Budget Analyst works under the supervision of the Finance Manager and does not supervise other staff.

The Senior Analyst receives general direction from the Finance Manager and may provide lead direction and oversight on district project teams working on a variety of analysis projects.

The Senior Analyst exercises independent decision-making within established guidelines and receives only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise.

Examples of Duties

• Maintain and analyze monthly performance reporting.
• Assist managers in evaluating budget variance analysis.
• Evaluate operational programs and processes for effectiveness and provide written recommendations for improvement. Design systems, procedures, forms, and work measurements to effect improvement.
• Analyze statistical information as it relates to trends, costs of service and budget forecasting.
• Prepare cost benefit analysis and other studies on proposed and / or new projects and services as necessary.
• Perform periodic audits of asset inventories for accuracy. Assist departments with continued development of asset tracking.
• Work extensively with program staff to conduct surveys, studies and investigations; prepare recommendations for proposed changes including their estimated fiscal and organizational impacts.
• Assist Finance Manager with special projects, including organizing information, conducting research, providing project documentation and preparing project reports.

This includes assisting in the development, maintenance and use of long-term financial planning models.

Assist Finance Manager in the design and development of financial reporting / tracking tools to assist other staff in the effective operation of their programs.

Design controls reporting systems for use in unit measurement for evaluation of performance. Serve on or provide support to a variety of committees, task forces or groups as necessary.

Duties Applying to All Employees

It is the duty of all employees to :

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Strive to achieve the Mission, Vision, and Values of the organization.
• Perform the duties assigned during an emergency.
• Complete required Incident Command System training
• Ensure department coverage to provide 10-hour response time during flood season when the Columbia River elevation at the Vancouver Gage is at 17.2’ or above.
• Adhere to workplace safety rules and regulations
• Occasional weekend and evening shifts may be required.
• Some travel may be required to attend conferences and events.
• Create a culture that promotes respect, inclusion, and equity for the diversity of people in our workforce and community

Knowledge of :

• Practices and principles of public / business administration practices and decision-making.
• Strategic planning methods with an emphasis on services related to public administration.
• Public budgeting practices and principles.
• Operational and financial analysis techniques.
• Techniques to evaluate programs and services.
• General auditing principles.
• Principles of work measurement and activity analysis.
• Project management principles and practice
• Public Records law and records management methodology and best practices.

Ability to :

• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, with diverse customers, employees, contractors, other agencies, public officials, and the general public.
• Use word processing and spreadsheet programs and other software applications as required for position.
• Make presentations and develop reports that may include technical information.
• Research and analyze issues and problems.
• Conduct and evaluate surveys and special studies.
• Evaluate program operations and performance.
• Complete assignments within the scope of specific assignments with direction and training from the finance manager.
• Manage multiple projects and program areas simultaneously.
• Perform work involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative.
• Display exceptional attention to detail and time management.
• Collect, compile and analyze information and data.
• Make sound decisions based on research and analysis.

Skills :

• Interacting with officials, vendors, counsel, and the public
• Interpreting laws, rules, and regulations

Education, Experience, and Special Requirements :

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent experience
• 3-5 years directly related professional experience

Supplemental Information

Working Environment : General office environment, sitting, occasional lifting. This position is not considered safety-sensitive.

This position is expected to work during regular business hours to provide support for departments. This position is eligible for hybrid work if authorized under district policies and procedures.

Accommodation : Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in this process.

Assistance will be gladly provided upon request for any applicant with sensory or non-sensory disabilities. Please contact Tracy Olmedo at (503) 281-5675 or for any questions on accessibility or accommodation during the hiring process.

Veterans’ Preference : Under Oregon Law, qualified veterans may be eligible for Veterans’ Preference when applying for UFSWQD positions.

If you are a veteran and would like to request Veterans’ Preference for this job, please provide qualifying documents (Copy of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD Form 214 or 215;

Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veteran’s Disability Preference Letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs) with your application submittal.

Documentation must be received by the closing date and time of this recruitment for the applicant to receive Veterans’ Preference.

Equal employment opportunity : All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, familial status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability for which a reasonable accommodation can be made, or any other status protected by law.

This position is not represented.