Community Restoration Evaluation Unit (CREU), Aid & Assist Fiscal Analyst (Fiscal Analyst 2)

About the role

The Community Restoration Evaluation Unit (CREU) is a unique program within the Behavioral Health Division that oversees Oregon's statewide system for court ordered competency evaluations. CREU helps ensure that people in community restoration receive timely evaluations and that partners across the system stay connected and informed. We are looking for a Fiscal Analyst who will guide CREU’s financial planning and daily fiscal operations.

Responsibilities

• Study financial needs, help build and manage budgets, and review spending trends so the program can make well supported decisions.
• Prepare clear financial reports, track how funds are used, reconcile data, and identify ways to improve processes.
• Support budget changes throughout the year and work closely with state partners to resolve technical issues and keep financial plans aligned with requirements.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to support equitable and community-focused outcomes by maintaining transparent fiscal practices, strengthening workflow consistency, and collaborating with diverse teams to ensure reliable financial operations that benefit all communities served by CREU.
• Ability to explain complex fiscal information clearly to program leaders, internal and external partners, including preparing concise reports, budget narratives, and guidance materials.
• Skill in improving fiscal systems and processes by identifying gaps, refining procedures, and developing practical solutions that strengthen accuracy, timeliness, and overall workflow.
• Experience using financial data, trends, and feedback to guide decisions, forecast needs, and support program planning.
• Ability to build and maintain collaborative working relationships with internal partners such as finance, procurement, IT, and program teams to support smooth fiscal operations and resolve issues.
• Experience with procurement and contract-related fiscal work, including monitoring vendor payments, supporting compliance, and aligning resources with program priorities and funding rules.
• Ability to support change by training staff, clarifying processes, and helping teams transition to updated fiscal tools, procedures, or systems.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of financial management software and systems.

Benefits

• Excellent, low-cost medical, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family.
• Optional benefits like life insurance, disability coverage, deferred compensation, and FSA options for health and childcare.
• Generous paid time off: 11 holidays, 3 personal days, monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours/month.
• Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Retail security through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
• Training and development opportunities to grow your career with the State of Oregon.