Salary: $8,672.73 - $11,622.28 Monthly
Location : Bend, OR
Job Type: Regular, full time, full benefits
Job Number:Department: Finance
Opening Date: 11/10/2026
Closing Date: 11/24/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: Non-Rep
Summary ABOUT THE JOB:As the Sr. Budget & Financial Planning Analyst, you will support the County's goals and objectives by administering the County budget process, developing a variety of budget documents and reports, analyzing data, including financial models and rate structures, identifying discrepancies or trends, forecasting, evaluation of long-term financial plans, resolving technical issues, and providing decision support and technical services to County leadership and departments. The Sr. Budget & Financial Planning Analyst is distinguished by complexity of duties which require more advanced analytical skills and in-depth knowledge; may supervise others.
Key Responsibilities: - Develop and publish the proposed and adopted County budget document and various budget publications.
- Provide budget administration and monitor throughout the fiscal year.
- Work directly with Departmental/Elected Official staff in developing their budgets and financial proposals, incorporating data from forecast models, long-term financial plans, and capital improvement projects.
What You Will Bring: Knowledge of or experience with:
- Government finance and budgeting, specifically Oregon Local Budget Law.
- Processes for preparing and administering budgets.
- Financial analysis and forecasting methods and techniques.
- Effective data research techniques, statistical analysis, report writing, and presentation skills.
- Ability to effectively communicate with others and present complex financial information.
Skill in:
- Development, implementation, and monitoring of the County's budget.
- Producing professionally written documents with clearly organized thoughts and concepts.
- Interpreting and applying budget and accounting standards and procedures, applicable federal and state rules and regulations, and County policies and procedures.
- Analyzing administrative and operational data and issues, interpreting policies and regulations, evaluating alternatives, and recommending changes based on findings.
- Researching, analyzing and compiling financial data for complete, comprehensive, and accurate reports and documents.
- Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects, and demands.
- Developing financial analyses that illustrate trade-offs and possible consequences of actions to assist managers with decisions.
*This posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but rather constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function.
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HERE. Compensation$8,672.73 to $11,622.28 per month for a 172.67 hour work month. Excellent County benefit package when eligible. This position is available immediately.
Attention all candidates: please make sure your application includes all job history, education, training, certifications, licenses, and other relevant experience, as this information will be used to determine your starting salary range in accordance with Oregon Pay Equity. Resumes will not be reviewed.BENEFITS:Our robust healthcare package covers medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage at a minimal cost of $100 for employee only and $121 per month for employee plus dependents, which includes an innovative on-site clinic, pharmacy, and wellness and wellbeing services. Additionally, we include life insurance, retirement (PERS), generous paid time-off (14-18 hours/month to start, pro-rated for part-time), holidays, and professional development opportunities. Please click
HERE for full benefit details.
Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Statistics, Business or Public Administration;
- AND five (5) years of public sector financial and budget analysis, forecasting, and budget preparation experience;
- OR any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills and knowledge to perform the job.
Preferred Qualifications:- Experience with business intelligence tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Power Query, or scripting languages such as SQL.
- Advanced analytical skills and familiarity with information systems, specifically experience with Tyler Munis and Workiva.
- Experience in public budgeting within a local government organization in accordance with Oregon Local Budget Law.
Necessary Special Requirements The employment offer will be contingent upon pre-employment screening for criminal history and controlled substances (NOTE: Positive test results for marijuana use may result in rescission of a contingent offer of employment). These screenings must be completed with satisfactory findings in order for a formal offer of employment to be extended.
Physical Requirements. Must have the ability to work in an office that is environmentally controlled; possess sufficient hand coordination to perform keyboarding and data entry; arm/hand movements to retrieve work materials and operate a variety of general office equipment. The position is frequently required to sit, walk, stoop, bend, kneel, reach, stand, grasp, talk, hear, see, and may occasionally lift up to 10 pounds.
Excellent County benefit package when eligible.
Deschutes County offers eligible employees a comprehensive healthcare package that covers medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage at a minimal cost of $100 for employee only and $121 per month for employee plus dependents. Included in the health care package is the Deschutes Onsite Clinic (DOC), which provides a wide range of health, wellness, and primary care services to employees and their dependents. The DOC offers convenient hours and no out-of-pocket costs to patients. The DOC Pharmacy is a full service pharmacy available to employees and dependents to have their prescriptions filled at a discounted co-pay. In addition to the health care package, Deschutes County provides a generous and comprehensive benefits program to eligible employees.
When Are you Eligible:If you are hired on the first business day of the month, your benefits will start on the first of that month (immediate benefits, either that day or back to the first of the month if the first is on a Saturday or Sunday). If you are hired after the first business day of the month, your benefits will start on the first day of the following month.
Employer paid benefit offerings include: - Life Insurance for employee and dependents
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Long-term Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement Program through Oregon PERS
- Time Management Leave
Employee paid voluntary benefit offerings include:- 125 Flexible Spending Program
- 457 Deferred Compensation Program
- Supplemental Life and Accident Insurance
To learn more about Deschutes County's generous benefit offerings, please visit our page and click on Employee Benefits or click
HERE for full benefits guide.
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This position requires a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Statistics, Business or Public Administration; AND five years of public sector budget analysis, forecasting, and budget preparation experience; OR any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills and knowledge to perform the job. Do you meet the minimum requirements as listed above?
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Please describe how you meet the minimum qualifications as listed above. Be specific with regard to education and years of experience.
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Preference will be given for experience with business intelligence tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Power Query, or scripting languages such as SQL. Do you have this experience?
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If yes, please briefly describe any relevant experience you may have with business intelligence tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Power Query, or scripting languages such as SQL. Please provide an example of what you've developed using business intelligence tools.
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Preference will be given for advanced analytical skills and familiarity with information systems, specifically Tyler Munis ERP system and/or Workiva software for budget book development. Do you meet this preference?
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If yes, please describe your advanced analytical skills and familiarity with information systems, specifically experience and level of expertise with Tyler Munis ERP system and/or Workiva software for budget book development.
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Preference will be given for experience in public budgeting within a local government organization in accordance with Oregon Local Budget Law. Do you have this experience?
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If yes, please describe your experience in public budgeting within a local government organization in accordance with Oregon Local Budget Law.
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Please describe your one top skill, experience, or training you believe BEST qualifies you for this position.
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Please provide a paragraph description of your relevant experience participating in a budget development process.
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Please briefly describe an error checking process that you find helpful with regards to preparing budget and financial documents.
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How would you describe your Excel skill level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced or Expert? Please provide examples of formulas, functions and techniques you often use.
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Are you able to meet the requirements of the position with or without accommodation?
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