Fiscal/Business Analyst Policy, Planning & Operations Section (FA1)

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OHCS commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ+ community members, and others to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

Our Vision is that all Oregonians can pursue prosperity and live free from poverty.

Our Mission is to provide stable and affordable housing and engage leaders to develop integrated statewide policy that addresses poverty and provides opportunity for Oregonians.

Our Core Values: Collaboration - Compassion - Equity - Integrity - Leadership - Transparency.

• Working Condition: Hybrid > This position has some requirements for in-person work.

• This position is permanent, full time, and represented by SEIU.

• Per the SEIU CBA for OHCS represented positions, applicants who are current OHCS employees will be considered and interviewed before external applicants.

• This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified applicants to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

• This position may involve travel on official State business. Should you choose to drive a motor vehicle you must have a valid driver license and acceptable driving record. If not, you must have an alternate method of transportation.

• This position requires an up-to-date resume and a cover letter that addresses how the candidate's experience meets the desired attributes for the position.

• Candidates may be required to complete an assessment prior to qualifying for an interview, and second interviews may be in person.

The Fiscal / Business Analyst is responsible for maintaining up-to-date awareness and fluency with Agency accounting and budget systems and maintaining big picture awareness of division budgets and financial operations. Analyst will support divisional Project Managers in development of business cases, project budgets, and resource analyses. Analyst will serve as a key liaison between HSD and the Budget and Accounting teams, and support division leadership in improving and prioritizing HSD fiscal management. This position involves training staff on financial tools and systems, addressing queries related to budgets, and supporting staff fluency in financial processes. The analyst is responsible for tracking and interpreting financial data, preparing reports, supporting review processes to ensure sectional budgets oversight is consistent, and providing leadership with updates on issues and progress.

Analyst will assist in budget planning process by performing and supporting historical analysis, supporting projections, creating accessible summaries, and evaluating fiscal adjustments, including reduction options. Analyst will support legislative processes by preparing financial materials, informing the creation of fiscal impact statements based on legislative analysis and direction from Budget and LFO teams, and supporting interpretation and implementation of budget notes and build out of division legislative implementation. The role requires building an understanding of financial systems, ability to support analysis of financial soundness and benefits of projects, support program staff in assessments of partner budgets and fiscal capacity, and to have ability to effectively and accessibly communicate fiscal and budget information to program, policy, and evaluation staff to coordinate and resolve budgetary issues.

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).
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Three years' experience in management, policy or program analysis, or technical-level budgetary support activities.

To request a copy of the position description, please contact: HCS_HR.Solutions@HCS.oregon.gov

The most competitive candidates will possess the following attributes, experience, and knowledge:

• Experience analyzing and interpreting financial data, preparing reports, and communicating up-to-date financial insights. Ability to effectively represent financial data effectively a plus.

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively about fiscal and budgetary issues to lay-people and train staff on financial tools and systems, address queries related to budgets, and support staff fluency in financial processes.

• Familiarity with project management, building project budgets and business cases, and monitoring budget variance and risk. Certification in Project Management or Business Analysis a plus.

• Ability to develop good working relationships with agency personnel and with appropriate external partners and identify and resolve problems in a constructive manner.

• Knowledge of state and federal guidelines and laws and rules pertaining to grants and contracts, with experience in homelessness and housing retention programs and/or nonprofits a plus.

• Experience centering and integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion principles and practices in policy, operations, and the workplace.

• Candidates with lived experience of homelessness or housing instability are encouraged to apply.

You will become part of an innovative and strategic group of professionals and enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package!

• A positive environment that offers opportunities for career growth and cross-training.

• An agency that supports and encourages work/life balance and overall wellness.

• Generous benefits package including, employer-paid health insurance, vacation, and sick leave, eleven paid holidays, three paid personal days, flexible spending accounts, and an employer contribution retirement plan (PERS).

• The posted salary range is the total possible range for the classification. Candidates are screened through a Pay Equity process that evaluates various factors. Please see the Pay Equity website for more information.

*These dates are approximate and may change. *

• Recruitment Closes: 03/05/25

• Recruiter Screening for Minimum Qualifications: On-going

• Hiring Manager Screening for Requested Skills: On-going

• 1st Round of Interviews: Week of 03/10/25

• 2nd Round of Interviews: Week of 03/31/25

• Anticipated Start Date: 05/05/25

• Current State of Oregon employees: Apply via your employee Workday account.

• External applicants: View this application instructional video. A PDF is also available by clicking here.

• REQUIRED: Attach your most up-to-date Resume and a Cover letter detailing how your experience meets the desired qualifications of the position. Please ensure your Workday profile matches your submitted resume.

If you have questions about the job announcement, or need an alternate format to apply, please contact the HR Solutions Inbox at: HCS_HR.Solutions@oregon.gov

Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) is Oregon's housing finance agency. We provide financial and program support to create and preserve opportunities for quality, affordable housing for Oregonians of lower and moderate income. Our vision is that all Oregonians can pursue prosperity and to live free from poverty. Across Oregon, housing has emerged as a paramount concern. The lack of available housing, high rents and high home prices are driving rapid increases in housing instability and homelessness. The data is clear: too many Oregonians are without a safe, stable, and affordable place to call home.

OHCS is placing a greater emphasis on strategic planning and the way we invest our resources. Recently, we have restructured, refocused, and reimagined our agency. Our work has led to an increased emphasis on data, research, and customer service. We are carrying that effort forward with the Statewide Housing Plan. The plan articulates the extent of Oregon's housing problem and what we can do to address it. OHCS committed to the Housing Stability Council and our stakeholders that the plan will be responsive to the needs of the state.

OHCS released its Building Oregon's Future: 2023 Annual Report to update the agency's significant progress in meeting the goals outlined in the 2019 Statewide Housing Plan. We are now more than halfway into the five-year plan.

To learn more about Oregon Housing and Community Services, visit our website: https://www.oregon.gov/OHCS/pages/index.aspx

OHCS's Housing Stabilization Division (HSD) provides critical statewide services addressing homelessness, housing stabilization, and energy and climate resilience for Oregonians with low incomes. HSD also administers the statewide data repository supporting accountable and effective funding and program design. Through a network of providers, including Community Action Agencies, local governmental and community-based planning groups, and community-based and culturally responsive organizations, HSD provides funding for shelter, re-housing support, rent assistance, energy assistance, and supports community service connections to critical needs for health care, education, and nutritious food. Recognizing the need to address root causes, the Housing Stabilization Division seeks to honor tribal sovereignty, advance racial equity, and deploy a human-centered, wraparound approach toward a vision that all Oregonians will have equitable and inclusive access to safe and affordable housing and energy resources ensuring that any experience of housing instability will be rare, brief, and nonrecurring.

Policy, Planning, and Operations

The Policy, Planning, and Operations Section develops policy and program design in support of the Housing Stabilization vision and mission, and in response to legislative and executive mandates to ensure highly effective policy related to housing stability and ensuring that homelessness becomes rare, brief, and nonrecurring. Policy, Planning, and Operations is responsible for keeping abreast of best and promising practices, to maintain communication and alignment with other Agency Divisions, Government Relations, and external enterprise stakeholders including the Department of Justice and the Secretary of State. The Policy, Planning, and Operations Section maintains awareness of HSD governing statutes and rules and leads proposal and review of needed changes, and division budget and legislative concepts and bill review.

Additionally, the Policy, Planning, and Operations Section supports the Division with project management and fiscal and budget analysis. The Policy, Planning, and Operations Section provides division level: project management office (PMO) leadership, project tracking, project intake process management, project workload distribution, equity leadership, racial equity (REAT) coordination and leadership, knowledge management, legislative implementation project management, ARB coordination, legislative concept review coordination, fiscal impact statement responses, and other special project coordination.

• If you need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), have questions or need assistance with the application process, please send your request to HCS_HR.Solutions@hcs.oregon.gov and include the job requisition number.

• The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect an additional 6.95%. Please review the Classification and Compensation page for more details.

• Please save a copy of this job announcement for reference as it may not be available to view after the job closes.

• Finalists will be subject to a computerized criminal history check.Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification.

• Work Authorization: Oregon Housing & Community Services (OHCS) does not offer VISA sponsorships. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form containing authorization to work in the United States. OHCS will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

• Veteran's Preference: Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For further information, please see the following website: Veterans Resources. NOTE: If claiming veterans' preference please be sure to check your Workday account for pending tasks or actions under your "My Applications" section.

Emails

• HCS_HR.Solutions@hcs.oregon.gov

Links

• Application Instructional PDF

• Application Instructional Video

• Benefits Information

• Classification and Compensation Page

• OHCS Website

• Oregon's Statewide Housing Plan - Halfway Progress Report

• Oregon's Statewide Housing Plan - Full Plan

• Pay Equity

• Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)

• Veterans Resources