Budget Analyst

Overview

Clackamas County’s Department of Finance seeks a skilled Budget Analyst to join our team and support the development, administration, and oversight of the county-wide budget. This professional role is critical to the county’s fiscal planning, regulatory compliance, and transparent financial decision-making. The Budget Analyst works with departments and leadership to provide analysis, forecasting, and guidance to ensure effective resource use and long-term financial sustainability.

The Budget Analyst takes part in each budget phase, working with departments to review revenues, expenditures, and staffing. This position creates analyses, forecasts, and recommendations supporting funding decisions. The Budget Analyst monitors budgets during the year to help departments stay within approved limits. Responsibilities include coordinating fiscal operations, maintaining staffing and cost projections, and handling cost allocations per 2 CFR 200.

The Analyst also develops financial models and reports, prepares materials for leadership, and serves as a resource for committees, projects, and initiatives.

The Budget Analyst participates in all budget phases, collaborating with departments to review revenues, expenditures, and staffing. The role creates analyses, forecasts, and recommendations to support funding decisions. It monitors budgets throughout the year to help departments stay within approved limits. Responsibilities include coordinating fiscal operations, maintaining staffing and cost projections, and handling cost allocations per 2 CFR 200. The Analyst develops financial models and reports, prepares materials for leadership, and serves as a resource for committees, projects, and initiatives.

The ideal candidate is thoughtful and analytical, with strong budgeting skills. They must translate complex financial details into clear advice. Success requires organization, attention to detail, and skill with data modeling and analysis. Strong communication and a collaborative style help build good relationships with staff, leadership, and the public. The ideal candidate should be adaptable and committed to best practices, improvement, and compliance.

Experience with spreadsheets and interest in the county mission are preferred. Willingness to learn and grow is also valued.

Join us to help guide the county’s finances and work with professionals who value collaboration, integrity, and service. Your skills will support programs and services that benefit the community.

This position will remain open until filled. The first application review will be on Thursday, January 29, 2026. We reserve the right to close this recruitment at any time on or after that date.

This position is eligible for full teleworking, subject to the Clackamas County Teleworking Policy and based on the department’s business needs.
Telework locations must be located in Oregon.

Annual Pay Range: $81,115.31 - $

Clackamas County proudly offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including competitive wages, cost-of-living adjustments, merit increases (for eligible employees), and a robust sick and vacation plan for regular status employees. We encourage and support employee health and wellness by offering classes and events, along with alternative care benefits, so you can tailor your wellness to your lifestyle.