What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fiscal Transparency Analyst position at Oregon Department of Education?
Initial Posting Date:
04/04/2025
Application Deadline:
04/13/2025
Agency:
Oregon Department of Education
Salary Range:
$6,123 - $9,409
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Fiscal Transparency Analyst
Job Description:
Position Title: Fiscal Transparency Analyst
Classification: Operations & Policy Analyst 3
Salary: Non PERS $6,123.00 - $9,409.00 (PERS $6,549.00 - $10,066.00)
We are seeking a Fiscal Transparency Analyst to join our Office of Finance and Information Technology at the
Oregon Department of Education
. This is a Permanent represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
.This role is a hybrid of remote work and will need to report to office when business or operational needs are dependent on onsite activities. Remote work is embraced to the fullest extent possible without interfering with business.
What is Exciting about this role?
This role is exciting because it sits at the intersection of finance, data, and impact. The Fiscal Transparency Analyst helps shape how the public and policymakers understand the use of education dollars, directly influencing how resources are tracked, reported, and ultimately improved. It’s a unique opportunity to work on high-profile, data-driven projects that increase transparency, strengthen public trust, and drive better decision-making across Oregon’s education system. The analyst will collaborate with innovative teams, develop cutting-edge dashboards and tools, and help school districts build capacity — all while solving meaningful problems that affect communities statewide.
About Us:
The
Oregon Department of Education’s
(ODE’s) mission is to foster equity and excellence for every learner through collaboration with educators, partners, and communities. In fulfilling its mission
, ODE has the vision to ensure all students have access to and benefit from a world-class, well–rounded, and equitable education system.
The Office of Finance and Information Technology (OFIT) provides timely and reliable fiscal, administrative, and information technology services. This work is designed to ensure that all agency services adhere to applicable laws and regulations while seeking solutions focused on the needs of Oregon’s children. OFIT contributes to an infrastructure that allows ODE staff to focus on the core mission of leadership, accountability, and school improvement. OFIT consists of six Units for Financial Services, Budget Services, Business Services, Procurement Services, School Finance and Facilities, and Information Technology. Collectively, the office covers a full range of business services that are provided to support agency staff and external partners. Through these different Units, the mail is processed, bills are paid, contracts are developed and executed, the agency budget is developed, funds are managed and distributed to local schools districts, and ESDs, school buildings are monitored to ensure the safety of our children, information technology and project management support is given to both internal and external customers, technology solutions are developed, enhanced, and managed; and agency facilities/space issues are addressed. OFIT acts as reliable customer service partners for the rest of the agency to meet the business needs and objectives of our mission.
What You Will Do!
The primary purpose of the Fiscal Transparency Analyst is to enhance the agency's capacity for transparent financial reporting and analysis by developing, implementing, and maintaining data-driven strategies and fiscal transparency systems. This position is responsible for designing and evaluating analytical tools, dashboards, and reporting mechanisms that provide actionable insights into the local education agency’s fiscal operations and budgetary decisions. The Fiscal Transparency Analyst plays a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and accessibility of financial data, which supports both internal operational needs and external accountability requirements. Within this program, the Fiscal Transparency Analyst collaborates closely with senior management, program leaders, and IT staff to align fiscal transparency initiatives with the agency's strategic goals. This position functions as a key advisor in financial analysis, program evaluation, and project management, ensuring that data-driven insights inform strategic decision-making and enhance operational effectiveness. Additionally, the Fiscal Transparency Analyst manages cross-functional teams to execute fiscal transparency projects, ensuring timely delivery of solutions that optimize fiscal reporting and support continuous improvement.
Typical duties include:
- Plan, execute, and monitor key projects within the Fiscal Transparency Program, ensuring alignment with state policies and transparency objectives.
- Develop and implement financial transparency initiatives, coordinating with internal teams, school districts, and external stakeholders to ensure project goals are met.
- Define project scope, resources, timelines, and budgets, ensuring all projects are delivered on time and within budget while meeting the program’s strategic objectives.
- Monitor project progress, identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies to ensure the successful completion of transparency initiatives.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams to integrate financial reporting improvements, ensuring consistency and alignment with legislative and operational goals.
- Track performance metrics for each project, providing regular updates and reports to senior management on the status, outcomes, and any needed adjustments.
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Minimum Qualifications (Need to Have)
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.
Minimum qualifications must be met to qualify for this position.
Minimum qualifications must be met to qualify for this position.
Desired Attributes (Nice to Have):
- Demonstrated commitment to system change that accelerates opportunities by removing barriers for students in our K-12 system who are and have been historically underserved.
- Demonstrated knowledge of federal and state grant administration, hiring and onboarding processes, Oregon Administrative Rule processes and development, budget and agency operations.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, critical thinking skills, and oral and written communications skills.
- Ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. Highly effective and well-developed interpersonal skills and self-awareness. The ability to manage situations and tailor approach to the individual's skills, needs and performance. Demonstrated ability to see the importance of role modeling. The ability to coach and co-create shared vision.
- Ability to collaborate across multiple systems (i.e. national, state, local, school districts, SEAs, etc.) and work together to streamline services across multiple communities and programs. Ability to navigate complex socio-political contexts and solicit and value diverse viewpoints.
- Experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of strategic organizational goals, plans and policies. Experience analyzing complex and sensitive issues and situations, identifying alternative solutions, and forecasting consequences of proposed actions and implementing recommendations in support of strategic organizational goals, plans and policies.
- Budget planning and preparation including forecasting and establishing budget projections associated with revenue streams. Strong knowledge of the principles and process of budgeting and financial management as it relates to operational management and program delivery. Understanding of state and federal funding processes.
We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every one of the attributes listed.
Why Us?
At ODE, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive, collaborative, and innovative atmosphere. Autonomy is supported while also being offered opportunities to work in dedicated teams or partnerships across the agency. Our office supports a healthy work/life balance and shows genuine care for team members, students, partners, and school leaders. Our team members share and educate with passion for equitable practices and sustainable development for leaders across Oregon. We maintain a constant learning and growing mentality to strive for optimum innovation and consistently applied equity practices.
Our Amazing Benefits Include:
- Excellentmedical, vision and dentalbenefit package for the employee and qualified family members with very low monthly out-of-pocket cost
- Paid days off –
- 11 paid holidays per year,
- 3 additional paid "Personal Business Days" per year,
- 8 hours of sick leave accumulated every month,
- Progressive vacation leave accrual and increases every 5 years.
- In addition to standard medical benefits and employee leave, the state also provides additional optional benefits, such as basic life insurance, short-term disability,Paid Leave Oregon, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and child care expenses.
- Student Loan Forgiveness Program:if you have federal student loan debt or are thinking of going back to school, then you will want to look into this program. If you make 120 qualifying payments on your student loan while working full time for a qualifying employer, your student loan debt may be forgiven.
- If you currently work at an Oregon school district or education service district, we may be able to transfer in your sick leave balance!
If you have a desire to make a difference in the lives of Oregonians, apply today!
To Apply:
Your cover letter and resume are the perfect opportunity to highlight your interest in the position and showcase your skills and experience that make you the best candidate for the position.
- Upload a resume and cover letter.
- In your cover letter, please include your qualifications relating to any of the desired attributes mentioned for this position (limit to no more than 2 pages). Your resume and cover letter may be uploaded in the Resume/Cover Letter field on the online application. Failure to attach a cover letter and resume may result in the disqualification of your application.
- In addition to your related work experience and education, we will use the attributes and minimum qualifications listed under the “What we are looking for” section above to determine whom to interview. Please make sure the attributes and minimum qualifications you possess are clearly demonstrated in your resume and cover letter.
- Important: Please monitor both your email and Workday account for updates regarding this recruitment. You may be asked to submit additional information after initial application.
- External Applicants: Click on the “Apply” button and submit your resume and cover letter. Please make sure to attach all required documents in the section titled Resume/Cover Letter.
- Internal Applicants: (this includes Current State of Oregon employees): Apply via your employee Workday account.
Please contact
Would you like to learn more about this position or how our application process works? Join our Recruitment team during our ODE Career Chat Sessions. We can assist you with all your application and agency questions!
1st Thursday of the month – 11 am to 11:45 am (PST)
ode.jobs@ode.oregon.gov
if you have any questions on the application process.Would you like to learn more about this position or how our application process works? Join our Recruitment team during our ODE Career Chat Sessions. We can assist you with all your application and agency questions!
1st Thursday of the month – 11 am to 11:45 am (PST)
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Additional Information:
Salary Range: The range listed is the Non-PERS salary range. Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) participating members will have their base salary increased by 6.95% and pay a 6% employee contribution to PERS.- Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information, please visit thePay Equity Projecthomepage.
- The job posting closes at 11:59 PM (PDT) on the close date. After you submit your application, be sure to respond to the two questionnaires relating to public records requests and veterans’ preference immediately following your submission. These questions are necessary to complete the application process.
- Communication: Please monitor your Workday account, as communication will be sent to your Workday account. You must have a valid e-mail address to apply.
- Future Vacancies: This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
- External Applicants (non-state of Oregon employees): If you would like to retain a copy of this job posting, please print a copy before submitting your application. Once the job posting has closed, you will not be able to access the posting.
- Background Check: This position requires successfully passing a criminal record check, which may require a fingerprint-based records check and/or credit history check, as a condition of employment.
- If you need an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), have questions or need assistance with the application process, please contact us atode.jobs@ode.oregon.gov. Please be sure to include the job requisition number.
- Veterans: Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For further information, please see the following website:Veterans Resources. You may also call the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs at 1-800-692-9666.
- Visa Sponsorship: The Oregon Department of Education does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States. The Oregon Department of Education is an E-Verify employer. If you are the successful candidate you must present your I-9acceptable documents(See page 3) for employment verification.
Helpful Links and Contact Information:
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- Live, work, and play inSalem, Oregon.
- For additional information, you may contact us by e-mail atode.jobs@ode.oregon.gov.
The Department of Education is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to a diverse workforce. The Department strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, please feel free to contact us to discuss your application.
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Salary : $6,123 - $9,409
