Business Analyst

Initial Posting Date :

10 / 15 / 2025

Application Deadline :

10 / 29 / 2025

Agency :

Oregon State Treasury

Salary Range : $6,123 - $9,409

Position Type : Employee

Position Title : Business Analyst

Job Description :

Are you someone interested in growing as a Business Analyst? Are you interested in a position where you get to put your analytical and teamwork skills to use in a positive and meaningful way through public service? Are you looking for a position with an organization that promotes work / life balance and is committed to respectful and inclusive work environment? Are you looking to join a small but mighty team that is collaborative, collegial, and fun?

If so, we want to hear from you!

Oregon State Treasury is recruiting for the position of Business Analyst. This position will be involved with analyzing business needs and supporting leaders around Treasury in achieving their initiatives through business analysis, project management, and system improvement. This position works as part of a six-person team within our Risk and Resiliency Division.

Job Duties Summary

Lead efforts to determine root of complex problems and requests, research and interpret laws, rules or policies affecting statewide initiatives and proposals, participate in the creation of business / technology visions that promote operational change, and support and implement strong organizational change management practices.

Works with business process owners to identify process improvement opportunities and providing guidance and context in determining complexity. Conduct or lead teams to conduct research and analysis, fit / gap analysis, and other process improvements

Conducts analysis and evaluation of data, supporting business case development, facilitating requirements elicitation and documentation activities, leading business process / workflow analysis and fit / gap analysis, communicating business requirements to users and technical support team members, assisting in Request for Proposal (RFP) and contract preparation, and any other support deemed necessary for project success.

Elicit and document project requirements, coordinating between vendors and Treasury staff, facilitating the testing and validation of solutions, and providing change management services. Lead business process / workflow analysis and fit / gap analysis.

Provide documentation support to agency divisions by; creating and maintaining project templates, identifying documentation needed for a project, assisting in the completion of documents, and preparing documentation in a detailed and professional manner.

Work Schedule

This position will have the opportunity for a hybrid (remote and in-office) work location schedule; in-office work will be predominately from Treasury's Salem office.

This position will have the opportunity for a hybrid (remote and in-office) work location schedule; in-office work will be predominately from Treasury's office in Salem. The schedule will be approximately 90+% time spent remote with a minimum of eight times per year in-office presence, spread over each quarter of the year.

Salary Range

$73,476-$112,908 annually

Job Classification

This position is classified as an Operations and Policy Analyst 3. This position is a SEIU represented position.

Required Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills; and four years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work; OR

Any combination of experience and education equivalent to seven years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skills for the classification.

Desired Attributes

Job Specific Attributes

Experience working as a business analyst (project, program, or operations).

Experience gathering, documenting, analyzing, and validating business or system requirements to ensure solutions meet business needs.

Experience performing business assessments, including analysis, problem identification, and stakeholder evaluation to inform process improvements or system design.

Experience with creating, analyzing, and researching design requirements.

Experience with business and organizational system improvement.

Strong analytical skills.

Experience integrating data and information from multiple sources, across programs and departments, and in decision-making. Ability to synthesize large amounts of information, think critically, communicate complex ideas in a meaningful way, and be able to lead collaborative problem-solving and solution driven discussions.

Training or familiarity in a formalized Change Management methodology (e.g. Prosci).

Familiarity with formalized Project Management methodologies.

Proficiency in Microsoft 365 : Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.

Holds a IIBA or PMI - PBA Business Analyst certification.

Core Attributes

Respect - Treats all individuals fairly and respectfully; works effectively with others; fosters an environment where opportunities to thrive are available to all; respects different values and viewpoints.

Teamwork - Acts in a professional, respectful, and courteous manner, recognizes the worth of others, and places the good of the team ahead of personal objectives.

Flexibility - Demonstrates willingness to change to meet organizational needs, professionally handles discomfort with a changing work environment, and remains calm in stressful situations.

Communication - Effectively articulates and exchanges information with internal and external stakeholders. Is prompt in responding to questions and inquiries. Centered on effective listening, mediation, presentation, and consumer-centric writing.

Initiative - Takes appropriate action without waiting for explicit instructions, generates creative approaches to addressing problems and opportunities.

Critical Thinking - Identifies and weighs options, makes sound decisions after reviewing all relevant information, plans for potential problems, takes calculated risks, and recognizes impact of solutions.

Time Management - Prioritizes and manages time effectively across various competing tasks, demonstrating focus and adaptability, arriving on time for meetings, and meeting deadlines.

Attention to Detail - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness when accomplishing tasks.

How to Apply

To apply and be considered for this position, you are required to upload your resume, and a cover letter

that clearly describes the following :

Your experience working as a business analyst (project, program, or operations)

Experience gathering, documenting, analyzing, and validating business or system requirements to ensure solutions meet business needs.

Experience performing business assessments, including analysis, problem identification, and stakeholder evaluation to inform process improvements or system design.

If you are a Certified IIBA or PMI-PBA Business Analyst

If you have change management or project management experience / certification

Please make sure the attributes and qualifications you possess are clearly demonstrated in your application materials. Following these instructions and providing this information will be used to determine which candidates will be selected to move forward in the process.

We will accept applications through the job announcement closing date, however, we may close this recruitment early, if we receive a well-qualified applicant pool. If interested, please apply early.

Benefits of Joining Our Team

Low employee premium share for medical, dental, vision, and basic employee life (1% or 5% employee share);

Robust paid leave package, such as vacation, personal business, holidays, sick leave, and floating day of leave;

PERS retirement benefits;

Support with training and development;

Student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF);

Optional benefits include optional life, short & long term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, Oregon Savings Growth Plan (deferred compensation plan), flexible spending accounts, long term care insurance, employee assistance program, and more!

About Oregon State Treasury

Oregon State Treasury is focused on improving the financial well-being of all Oregonians. We provide low-cost programs for governments, and empower Oregonians to invest in themselves and their loved ones for a more secure future.

We are committed to cultivating a workplace that is diverse, inclusive, and respectful. We value and

support the collective differences in who we are and celebrate the fact that everyone comes to the table as their own unique individual. We believe this commitment empowers our success and makes Oregon State Treasury an excellent place to work. As Treasury employees, our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion makes this a safe environment for us to ask questions, learn, and grow, and helps us to better serve Oregonians.

Our Values and Principles

INTEGRITY INNOVATION DIVERSITY TRUST PROFESSIONALISM ACCESSIBILITY

Please visit the following webpage to learn more about Oregon State Treasury :

Special Information

Prospective employees are subject to an extensive background check that may include, but not be limited to, validation of all application materials, prior employment, and professional references, driving records and fingerprint-based state and federal criminal and civil records. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification.

OST does not offer visa sponsorships, and within three days of hire, the successful candidate will be required to complete the U.S. Department of Homeland Security form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States.

Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. To receive preference you MUST attach appropriate documentation as outlined by the Department of Administrative Services at the following website : Veterans Resources . You may also call the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs at .

OST is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to a diverse workforce.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Oregon State Treasury will provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. Requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please call Oregon State Treasury at and request to be connected to Human Resources.