Budget Analyst (Public Health)

About the role

The CDC Foundation is recruiting a Budget Analyst dedicated to supporting the Multnomah County Health Department's Public Health Division. In this role, you will perform essential analytical, technical, and advisory functions to ensure financial integrity and strategic alignment. You will own the analysis of budgets, budget processes, tools, and associated resources to drive accurate financial planning. A core part of your work will involve monitoring expenditures and forecasting financial trends to support program evaluation. You will evaluate program efficiency and cost-effectiveness to inform strategic decision-making and resource allocation. Additionally, you will develop and maintain a robust system ensuring Senior Program Managers understand budget management across multiple grant cycles and fiscal years. This role requires you to utilize strategic public health budgeting tools to identify potential financial concerns. You will also enhance the understanding of local, state, and federal funding sources through performance-based budgeting methodologies.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Perform detailed financial analysis of fiscal activities related to budget development and ongoing monitoring for public health initiatives.
• Collaborate with Budget and Finance Managers to ensure all financial planning activities align with departmental and divisional goals and priorities.
• Analyze budgets, budget processes, tools, and associated resources to identify areas for improvement and optimization.
• Monitor expenditures continuously and forecast financial trends to support accurate and proactive financial management.
• Evaluate program efficiency and cost-effectiveness to inform strategic decision-making and maximize impact.
• Align budget monitoring for both revenue and expenditures with specific program outputs and intended health outcomes.
• Develop a robust system to ensure Senior Program Managers possess a full understanding of budget management across multiple grant cycles and fiscal years.
• Implement strategic public health budgeting tools to identify potential financial concerns and mitigate risks proactively.
• Enhance the understanding of local, state, and federal funding sources through performance-based budgeting methodologies and best practices.
• Participate in the formulation of program definitions, goals, and performance measures to support data-driven financial planning.
• Coordinate strategic planning activities with departmental staff, in conjunction with elected officials' goals, priorities, and policies.
• Coordinate all aspects of budget development within a specific department and between the division and its constituent programs.
• Meet with senior managers and staff to compile and analyze documentation concerning revenue, spending levels, and staffing requirements.
• Develop and maintain databases, spreadsheets, and related management systems for budget development and administration.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, public administration, finance, economics, or a related field is required.
• Demonstrated experience in budget analysis, financial management, or a related public health finance role is mandatory.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other spreadsheet software is required for financial data analysis and reporting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills are essential for evaluating financial information and making recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required for preparing reports and presenting complex financial data to management.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid work environment is necessary for this role.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment is required.
• Knowledge of public health funding sources, including federal, state, and local streams, is required.
• Familiarity with budget management systems and financial databases is mandatory for success in this position.
• Understanding of governmental accounting principles and financial regulations is essential for this role.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy is required when processing financial data and preparing budget documents.
• Ability to interpret financial data, trends, and reports to provide actionable insights for program managers.

Nice to have

• Experience with performance-based budgeting methodologies.
• Familiarity with the budget development process for local, state, and federal government entities.

Practical notes

• This is a hybrid role based at the Gladys McCoy Building, 619 NW 6th Ave, Portland, OR 97209.
• The anticipated duration of this role extends until June 30, 2027.
• The compensation package for this position is $90,000, accompanied by a comprehensive benefits package.