Business Operations Financial Analyst II (Financial Analyst II - CPPW) Limited Term

The Position

Do you have a strong foundation in public sector finance, cost accounting, or business modeling? If so, the Business Operations Division of the Office of the Deputy City Administrator for City Operations invites you to apply for these unique Financial Analyst opportunities supporting the Fleet Services Division and the Integrated Security Program.

As part of a collaborative and mission-driven team, you will serve as a trusted advisor to City leadership, providing essential financial services, strategic analysis, and operational insights. These positions are vital to the successful planning, budgeting, and performance management of two key city programs—Fleet Services and Integrated Security—and will support the City’s evolving needs through robust financial stewardship, rate development, cost tracking, and policy implementation.

These positions are designated as essential during declared emergencies caused by catastrophic disasters. Employees in this classification may be required to report to work, work extended or irregular hours or perform duties outside their regular scope during such events.

In these roles, you will be providing financial leadership and support to ensure fiscal responsibility and strategic growth.

• Manage the cost accounting system for tracking, reporting and capitalizing Portland Clean Energy Fund (PCEF) funded projects for the Bureau of Fleet and Facilities (BFF). For example, the position will plan the series of WBS elements that meet project objectives and create them in SAP.
• Develop Fleet rates and interagency agreement estimates for certain Fleet services. For example, the position will develop Fleet’s fixed fuel rate and fuel usage estimates for inclusion in the interagency agreement development of the City’s budget process.
• Develop elements of Fleet’s requested budget and update throughout all phases of the budget. For example, the position will develop Fleet’s personnel services budget for use in development of Fleet rates and inclusion in requested budget.
• Report on PCEF funded project expenses and related activities and update budgets/projections in coordination with the Electric Vehicle project manager. For example, the position will track rebate revenues resulting from the program.

• Develop service rates and IA agreements for a variety of security operations, including the Security Operations Center, patrol services, and Genetec security system.
• Lead the full budget development and management process for the program, including decision package development and financial forecasting.
• Oversee cost accounting and financial reporting systems, analyzing internal orders and making recommendations to improve financial tracking and control.
• Build business plans and model new lines of business, such as expanded patrol services or citywide security consolidation.
• Manage interagency billing systems, ensuring accurate journal entries and timely billing through SAP.

The Business Operations Division of the Office of Office of the Deputy City Administrator for City Operations provides strategic financial management, project management, communications, and administrative services to bureaus and divisions in two of the City’s new service areas: City Operations and City Administrator. We advise Deputy City Administrator’s and other bureau and division managers on budget, finance, business decisions, and strategic direction.

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To Qualify

The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:

• Experience applying the principles, practices, and methods of financial analysis.
• Ability to prepare reports, presentations and other communications on complex financial and management issues for a variety of audiences.
• Experience preparing an organization’s budget, preparing revenue and expenditure reports and analysis, and preparing other financial reports.

The Recruitment Process

STEP 1: Apply online between September 15 - 29, 2025

• Required Application Materials: Resume
• Answer to the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)

• If you would like to request Veteran's Preference, please submit your Veteran documents (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc.) by the closing date of the recruitment.
• We have recently updated our veteran preference process. Starting 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 responses to the supplemental questions should include details describing your education, training and/or experience, and where obtained, which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement.
• Your résumé should support the details described in your responses to the supplemental questions.
• How We Determine Pay: The City of Portland is covered by the Oregon Equal Pay Act. 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 attach any additional documents.
• Please note, all completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on the closing date and time of this recruitment.
• You may use AI tools to assist with your job application, but please be sure to personalize your responses to supplemental questions. Avoid copying and pasting. We encourage using AI to generate ideas and then tailor them to reflect your own experiences and skills.
• All applications must be submitted via the City's online application process.
• E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.

• An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and supplemental questions, weighted 100%.
• Your résumé and responses to the supplemental questions 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 would like to review and discuss your evaluation result. Please read the City 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 for an interview.

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

• Timeline is approximate and subject to change.

Additional Information

Click here for additional information regarding the following:

• City of Portland Core Values
• Recruitment Process - Work Status
• Equal Employment Opportunity
• Veteran Preference
• ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations