Budget Analyst (Financial Analyst II - CPPW)

The Public Safety Budget Analyst (Financial Analyst II-CPPW) plays a critical role in aligning financial resources with the strategic goals of Portland’s public safety system. This role goes beyond just the numbers; it is about understanding the mission and priorities of the bureaus you support and ensuring that resources are allocated to achieve the best outcomes for the community. You’ll combine financial expertise with strategic insight to help shape decisions that impact public safety services citywide. This position requires curiosity, initiative, and the ability to connect the dots between data, strategy, and action.

What you’ll get to do:

• Serve as the primary finance point of contact for one or more Public Safety bureaus (Police, Fire, Emergency Communications, Community Safety, and Emergency Management) building deep knowledge of their programs, challenges, and priorities.
• Analyze and prepare reports comparing bureau budgets to actual revenue and expense activity across multiple funds and cost categories; project future activity to support both near-term decisions and long-term planning.
• Lead financial modeling, forecasting, and scenario planning to assess the impact of policy changes, operational decisions, or shifts in funding sources.
• Play a key role in the annual budget development cycle, using your ongoing engagement with bureaus to inform realistic, data-driven, and strategically aligned budget proposals.
• Present complex financial and operational information in clear, accessible ways that support informed decision-making by bureau and City leadership.
• Apply principles of public administration, budget development, and public sector financial management to develop solutions and recommendations.
• Conduct both financial and performance analysis to assess program outcomes and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with bureau managers and staff, City Budget Office analysts, other City divisions, and external partners.

• Resume
  • Note: Do not include your age, date of birth, or the dates you attended or graduated from school. Only provide this information if it is specifically requested to meet job requirements or to follow federal, state, or local laws or rules.
• Cover Letter
  • Details are key! The city uses a merit-based system, so your cover letter should be thorough and specifically address each qualification listed in the "To Qualify" section of the job announcement. Your cover letter can exceed one page, to ensure you are able to provide the detailed information for every qualification. Follow the instructions, as a subject matter expert will be evaluating your details to confirm that you meet the minimum requirements.
• Answer to three (3) Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)

• If you wish to request Veteran's Preference, please submit your veteran documents (e.g., DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter) by the recruitment's closing date.
• Effective January 1, 2026, the State of Oregon law ORS 408.225 - 408.238 is amended to expand eligibility for Veterans’ Preference to current and former Oregon National Guard service members. If applicants are existing state or former Oregon National Guard servicemembers, they are encouraged to attach appropriate documentation to their future recruitment applications.
• Update: As of March 3rd, 2025, if you made the eligible list and met the eligibility to receive veteran preference, you will no longer need to submit veteran documents for future recruitments.

If you need to update or remove your veteran preference for a specific recruitment or from your master profile, please contact the recruiter listed in the job announcement.

• Your cover letter can exceed one page, to ensure you are able to provide the detailed information for every qualification. A subject matter expert will be evaluating your details to confirm that you meet the minimum requirements.
• Your resume should support the details described in your cover letter.
• How We Determine Pay:The City of Portland is covered by the Oregon EqualPayAct. Your salary is determined based on the experience listed in your resume that is directly related and equivalent to the position for which you are applying. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all your relevant experience.
• Do not attachmaterials not requested.
• All completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on the closing date and time of this recruitment.
• All applications must be submitted via the City's online application process. E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.
• You can use AI tools to assist with your job application, but please make sure to personalize your responses to supplemental questions. Avoid copying and pasting; instead, use AI to generate ideas and then tailor them to reflect your own experiences and skills.

• An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and cover letter, weighted 100%.
• Your resume and cover letter will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.
• You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation results to let us know if you like to review and discuss your evaluation result. Please read theCity of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information.
• Additional evaluation may be required prior to establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.

• Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.

• Hiring bureau will review and select candidates to interview.

• A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.

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• Veteran Preference
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