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CFO Executive Assistant at State of Oregon in Salem, OR
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Job Description
Initial Posting Date: 06/26/2026
Application Deadline: 07/05/2026
Agency: Department of Administrative Services
Salary Range: $4,308 - $5,983
Position Type: Employee
Position Title: CFO Executive Assistant
Job Description:
Now Hiring, Apply Today! CFO Executive Assistant
The Office of the Chief Financial Office (CFO) is responsible for enterprise-wide fiscal planning and policy leadership. The CFO prepares the Governor’s Recommended Budget, represents the Governor’s budget and interim budget recommendations in legislative process. The office also provides guidance, training and direction to ensure fiscal integrity and consistency across executive branch state agencies. Specific policy sections within the CFO include Budget and Management, Office of the State Controller, Statewide Audit and Budget Reporting (SABRS), and Capital Finance and Planning (CFPS).
What You’ll Do
As the CFO Executive Assistant within the Administration section, you will provide executive level support to the Chief Financial Officer, and all teams within the policy sections of OSC, SABRS and CFPS. Duties include the administration and coordination of office operations and statewide budget communications, representing the Chief Financial Office to all state agencies, Legislature and its offices, and other elected officials, as well as those external to state government.
This Is What You Need to Qualify
One year of experience performing administrative duties in support of agency projects or programs.
Qualifying experience would involve data collection and analysis; project evaluation and/or analysis; interpretation and application of laws, rules, and regulations; or similar experience.
The ideal candidate will possess the following desired skills and attributes:
- Prior experience in state or local government programs providing administrative support.
- Demonstrated ability to manage tight deadlines with a relatively high volume and changing priorities.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Access, Power Point and Outlook
- Demonstrated skill performing administrative support functions requiring independent judgment, organizational skills, decision-making, and problem resolution.
- Demonstrated ability and skill communicating orally and in writing with a variety of people at all levels such as Administrators, other agency or legislative staff members, the press, and the public with the ability to maintain confidentiality as needed for the situation.
- Knowledge of research techniques sufficient to collect, analyze, interpret and report data in both a narrative and statistical format.
Preference Statement:
Preference will be given to those with experience providing executive support to Directors, Administrators, Executives and similar C-Suite roles, with prior knowledge and experience in budget development and legislative processes.
Benefits of Joining Our Team
At DAS, we are committed to innovation, continuous improvement, outstanding service delivery, and support for each other as professionals and as people. We believe hiring highly skilled, diverse employees is key to cultivating positive results, well-informed outcomes, and value the unique skill set and perspective of all our team members.
Our amazing benefits include:
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, vision, and dental plans for you and your family. Additional benefits include life insurance, short- and long-term disability, deferred compensation savings plans, and flexible spending accounts for health and childcare. Optional benefits including life insurance, disability, FSA, and more
- Generous Paid Time Off: 11 holidays, 3 personal business days, monthly sick leave and vacation leave that increases with years of service.
- Career Development: Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
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- Public Service Loan Forgiveness: You may qualify for the PSLF program.
- Hybrid Work Opportunity: This position supports a hybrid work schedule. You can expect to work in the office 2-3 days per week, with work arrangements periodically reviewed to ensure business needs such as budget development and legislative session.
How to Apply
Click on the "Apply" link above to complete your online application and submit by the posted closing date and time. For step-by-step instructions click apply to work for the state or current state employee.
Required Documents: cover letter and resume
The work experience and/or education section of your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all the minimum qualifications and desired skills and attributes listed above. Failing to attach required documents may result in disqualification of your application.
The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.
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Eligible veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources. Be sure to submit your documentation prior to the close date of this posting in order to have the preference considered.
Additional Details
- This announcement is for one, full-time, permanent, Unrepresented, CFO Executive Assistant (Executive Support Specialist 2) position and may be used to fill future vacancies.
- The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect an additional 6.95%.Review the Classification and Compensation page for more details on the classification, or you may visit our website for information on the job offer process following pay equity.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Applicants who require VISA sponsorship will not be considered at this time.
- Employee will be required to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license issued by the state where the employee resides or provide an acceptable form of transportation.
- Finalists will be subject to a computerized criminal history check. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification.
- If you need an application in an alternate format in order to complete the process or for accommodation requests under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), you may contact the Recruiter, Nancy Karnas at: nancy.karnas@das.oregon.gov | 971-719-3083.
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The Department of Administrative Services is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity. At the Department of Administrative Services, we embody the value of hiring a workforce representative of the communities we serve, understanding that a diverse workforce revitalizes our state. We value diversity and foster a positive and welcoming environment where all employees can thrive.