Senior Budget and Program Analyst [Full TIme]

Clackamas Community College (CCC) seeks to hire a full-time Senior Budget and Program Analyst II position. We are interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and candidates that may be from a less traditional background. We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective, and thought. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications described.

CCC is committed to continuous improvement and innovation in support of student-centered teaching and learning. We are committed to understanding and dismantling systems of oppression and to co-creating a more equitable educational system that in turn fosters a more equitable society. We strive to be a student-ready institution that supports and partners with students to promote discovery and growth. We work to mobilize community-wide awareness and action related to College strategic priorities and seek to build relationships in support of community well-being. At CCC, individuals are celebrated for their experience and expertise, and are validated for their unique perspectives. CCC encourages faculty, staff, and students to be engaged in ways that reflect their needs and interests. To learn more about CCC visit .

Purpose of the Position:

Under the direction of the Dean of Business Services, the Senior Budget and Program Analyst, is responsible for performing research and analysis in support of the development of the College annual operating budget; is responsible for labor costing for current and future bargaining agreements for represented and non-represented positions; analysis and cost modeling of service configurations; conducts financial assessments of all fees and rates; serves the internal client groups by communicating changes in finance processes, procedures and policies; supports the Business Office team by providing training and guidance to departments on budget preparation and financial management during the fiscal year. 

General Duties: 

• Provide financial and program analysis throughout the development of the college annual budget development and on an ad hoc basis during the fiscal year. Identifies financial impacts of business decisions; prepares alternatives analysis for program and service delivery models; and provides analysis of program service delivery models. This analysis will include models and alternatives to assess the financial profitability of academic programs in advance of budget policy guidance given by the College Executive team.

• Works with the Dean of Business Services and leadership in the Human Resources to cost collective bargaining agreements for bargained labor units with options prior to adoption of new bargaining agreements. Costing includes benefits and labor modeling for existing contracts and future impact analysis in advance of bargaining sessions. Analysis and impact of alternatives or decision points is presented to the executive team at the college; includes analysis of impacts of sabbaticals, full-time faculty openings, professional development allocations for all
   CCC staff. Analysis and recommendations are prepared for executive team review and action, in addition to supporting HR in the collective bargaining process.
• Works with the Dean of Business Services and leadership in the Human Resources department to cost non-represented positions. Costing includes benefits and labor modeling, including the faculty-to-staff ratios and other applicable administrative-to-staff costing.
• Assist the Business Office Director and Dean with financial monitoring, analysis, and projections of key revenues and expenses during the fiscal year. The position will research and compile data from a variety of sources; identify historical trends and irregularities; assemble, analyze, and interpret data; determine analytical techniques and data-gathering processes. 
• Supports additional work groups in the Business Office with the review and analysis to ensure proper functioning and accountability of financial records and system such as reimbursement for the financial aid program; financial aid accounting and reporting of information to the applicable governmental agencies, audit/maintain positions, position numbers, budget activities, salaries, fringes, etc., ensuring conformity with budget guidelines and limits.
• Connect performance indicators and service area assessment data to programs as part of monitoring and evaluating performance measures and outcomes. 
• Assist Dean of Business Services in the development of communication and presentation materials for Finance Council, College Executive team and the Board of Educators.
• Prepare and present reports, observations, findings, conclusions, and recommendations to college leadership. 
• Model cost allocation projects and scenarios; including fee studies and the indirect rates for grant recovery.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of principles, practices, and methods of public administration, public sector budget development, public sector financial management, financial analysis and forecasting, statistical and econometric modeling and analysis, systems of performance management and program evaluation. 
• Knowledge of principles, tools, and techniques for financial analysis, performance management, and sound business communication. 
• Exercises sound professional working relationships with sensitive and confidential data sets. 
• Knowledge of or ability to learn Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations (such as Oregon Local Budget Law) and ability to be compliant with college administrative rules and fiscal policies;
• Ability to analyze and identify financial, budgetary, operational, and organizational problems and issues; evaluate alternatives; and reach sound, logical, fact-based conclusions and recommendations. 
• Ability to exercise critical analytical skills, judgment, and discretion in applying principles, concepts, and practices related to college budget development, financial management, and public administration. 
• Ability to collect, evaluate, and interpret data in statistical and narrative forms; ability to use quantitative and qualitative analysis, tools, modeling, and reviews. 
• Ability to communicate effectively, clearly, logically, and persuasively, both verbally and in writing; prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive financial and program review reports, correspondence, and other documents involving technical, budgetary, and financial data; communicate complex analytical topics to non-financial audiences. 
• Ability to exercise independent judgment, problem-solve, and take initiative within established procedures and guidelines. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within the college, representatives of other governmental agencies, the public, and others encountered in the course of work. 

Essential Job Functions:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Data analytics,  Finance, Business Administration or a related field; and
• 4-6 years of progressively professional-level experience required to independently carry out responsibilities of the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters’ degree in Public Policy or Public Finance.

Working Conditions:

The position requires minimal (20-40%) ability to use dexterity and fine motor skills. Frequent (51-80% of the time) use of office equipment.

The position requires minimal (5-20%) physical effort such as lifting, carrying, or movement, etc.  Movements required to complete work are not difficult, and only require some degree of agility and hand eye coordination.

The work environment is well protected, with virtually no hazards or obstacles (0-5%).  There is very little element of personal risk or hazard. 

Job conditions are usually stable, with virtually no (0-5%) issues of confinement, temperature change, incident of noise, or interactions of a disagreeable nature, inside/outside work, dirty conditions, exposure to contagious disease, etc.

Supervision of others is not a typical function assigned to this position. However, this position will assign work to, provide training and orientation to, and monitor the tasks/projects of part-time employees and/or student workers.

Works under the general supervision of the Dean of Business Services. General guidelines and standard operating procedures, state and federal rules/regulations, union contracts, and established College policies dictate actions.

Application Instructions:
 When applying to this position, you will be required to complete the NeoGov application and attach the following electronic documents. 

• Cover Letter explaining your interest in the position and describing how you meet the minimum and special qualifications and requirements of the position
• Current Resume
• If applicable: Veterans' Preference documentation

Any applications which do not have the required documents attached will be considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered. CCC makes employment decisions based solely on the candidate's demonstrated competencies as related to successful performance in the position.
  

Veteran's Preference:
Applicants are eligible to use Veteran's Preference when applying with Clackamas Community College in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230 and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015.  Preference will only be given if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and any special qualifications for the position and electronically attach the required documentation at the time of application. For information regarding Veterans' Preference qualifications, visit  
 
Documents Required for Veterans' Preference
One of the following:
MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty(DD Form 214 or 215)
-OR-
Letter from the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension.
-OR-
Certification that discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.
In addition to one of the above documents, Disabled Veterans must also submit one of the following:
A copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs -OR-
Certification that medical separation from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.
 
You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at  
 
Terms of Employment:

• This is a full-time position that will work primarily in-person, with the potential to work a hybrid schedule 3-days in person and 2-days remote based on staffing needs.
• Requires flexible work schedule to meet department needs, which may include evenings and/or weekends.
• Employees must maintain Metro Portland, OR or Vancouver, WA residency as a condition of employment.
• The college does not sponsor employees in the visa application process if they intend to use this as their means to work in the United States. This means that all required work visas must be in place and supported by appropriate evidence to be employed by Clackamas.
• Successful applicants must successfully pass a background inquiry, which may include criminal, driving, and full background checks. Only information relevant to the position will be considered. An individual with negative information on their background inquiry will not necessarily be denied employment.
• Providing false information will result in rejection of an application, employment offer or dismissal.