Initial Posting Date
02/13/2026
Application Deadline
03/25/2026
Agency
Department of Corrections
Salary Range
$10,569 - $16,363
Position Type
Employee
Position Title
Chief Financial Officer, Budget and Fiscal Administrator 2
Job Description
Position Title: Chief Financial Officer
Classification: Budget and Fiscal Administrator 2
Salary: $10, 569.00 - $16,363.00 ($11,304.00 - $17,501.00 PERS-eligible)
This executive service position serves at the pleasure of the Director of the Oregon Department of Corrections and offers the opportunity to work at the highest levels of public service. The role follows a professional Monday–Friday schedule and generally, can accommodate for flexibility to ensure a good work/life balance. It allows for the opportunity to remote work two to three days per week. This position is well-suited for a leader who thrives in a dynamic environment where the workload can occasionally extend beyond 40 hours per week and weekends.
The position involves addressing highly complex, sensitive, and politically significant issues that have meaningful impact across the state. Success in this role requires strong judgment, discretion, and the ability to collaborate effectively and respectfully with a wide range of stakeholders, including agency staff and leadership, other state agencies, local governments, the Governor’s Office, partners, providers, and community representatives.
About Us
The Oregon Department of Corrections operates in a complex, high-risk public safety environment that requires disciplined leadership, clear priorities, and accountable execution. DOC Leadership is responsible for translating department priorities into operational results through planning, effective use of resources, and consistent application of values. Leaders are expected to exercise sound judgement, manage complexity across interconnected systems, and operate with a high level of accountability in support of public safety and trust.
The Department is responsible for over 12,000 adults in custody in 12 state prisons throughout Oregon. It advises and evaluates counties regarding the administration of probation and parole programs supervising more than 24,000 offenders in Oregon communities. The mission is to protect communities, promote accountability, and transform lives. The department serves and diverse and changing population of people who are incarcerated and on supervision. We commit to creating an organization both reflecting the diversity of the population we serve and ensuring all employees thrive in a culture of safety, trust, and belonging. We strive to be an anti-racist corrections system. Welcoming, inclusive, and respectful of all people – free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
The Department offers a variety of programs and opportunities to create a safe and healthy environment for our staff, volunteers, and adults in custody. Joining the Oregon Department of Corrections is joining a team working for the benefit of our communities through innovative and proven correctional practices.
Why This Role Matters
The Chief Financial Officer plays a pivotal role in advancing the Oregon Department of Corrections’ mission to promote accountability, protect communities, and transform lives. The decisions made in this role directly influence the Department’s ability to operate safe and effective institutions, invest in evidence-based programs, and responsibly steward public resources.
As a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, the CFO helps shape statewide correctional policy through sound fiscal strategy, transparent financial management, and trusted partnership with state and legislative leaders. The role ensures that complex financial decisions are grounded in data, equity, and long-term sustainability—balancing immediate operational needs with the future of Oregon’s correctional system.
This position offers a unique opportunity to lead at scale, manage resources with statewide impact, and contribute meaningfully to decisions that affect employees, communities, and individuals in custody across Oregon.
What You Will Do
In this role, you will serve as the Department’s
Chief Financial Officer, providing executive-level leadership for the division and playing a critical role on the agency’s
Executive Leadership Team. You will set the strategic direction for all budget and fiscal operations, including budget development and execution, long-range financial planning, population-driven cost forecasting, debt and bond management, and fiscal risk mitigation.
As a trusted advisor to the Director, Deputy Director, and executive leadership, you will provide strategic counsel on policy, funding, and operational decisions that shape the future of the agency. Your leadership will ensure that financial systems, services, and processes are accurate, timely, equitable, transparent, and aligned with the Department’s mission and values.
Key Responsibilities Include
- Providing executive leadership for the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, directing and supporting four subordinate managers and ensuring fiscal programs, services, and operations meet all state and federal requirements.
- Leading the development, execution, and oversight of the agency’s multi-billion-dollar budget, including forecasting resource needs, managing fund limitations, overseeing debt management and bond issuance, and clearly communicating the agency’s fiscal position in executive and legislative settings.
- Delivering high-level fiscal analysis and strategic recommendations related to budget policy, legislative initiatives, and organizational priorities to the Director, the Governor’s Office, the Department of Administrative Services, the Legislative Fiscal Office, and the Legislature throughout the legislative session.
- Guiding capacity management and long-range planning efforts to ensure sufficient and appropriate housing, treatment, and program space for adults in custody, while identifying emerging trends to inform budget development and long-term facility planning and construction schedules.
Minimum Qualifications
Nine years of management experience;
OR
six years of management experience and a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Minimum qualifications must be met to qualify for this position.
Desired Attributes
- Senior executive leadership experience in complex organizations, preferably within government or corrections; experience as a Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer, or equivalent is highly valued.
- Proven ability to lead large-scale finance, procurement, or administrative functions, aligning multiple teams and resources to advance organizational strategy and outcomes.
- Deep understanding of state budgeting and legislative processes, including fund-type constraints and fiscal accountability requirements.
- Strong record of collaborative leadership, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders and integrate equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive practices into decision-making.
- Experience overseeing grants, contracts, and fiscal programs, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and effective delivery.
We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every one of the attributes listed.
Relocation assistance may be available to those who qualify.
Application Guidance
Submission Requirements
Your candidate profile and application are your opportunity to showcase your skills and interest in this role. Submissions will be reviewed for clarity, consistency, and communication skills, and for alignment with the guidance provided in the below:
- Cover Letter – A cover letter is required, it will be reviewed and considered during the review and selection process. Your cover letter should clearly demonstrate how your experience and training relates to the desired attributes above.
- Your cover letter must be limited to no more than two (2) pages.
- Cover letters will be scored on content, grammar, and punctuation – the cover letters will determine who we invite to interview.
- You must upload your cover letter in the ‘Resume/Cover Letter’ section of the application.
- Supplemental Questions – Answer all supplemental questions completely and accurately.
- Final Check – Before submitting, confirm that all required materials are included, and your Workday Job History is current. The information in your application will be used to complete an Equal Pay Analysis to determine salary placement upon hire. Visit the Equal Pay Analysis Webpage for more information.
How To Apply
- External Candidates: Visit the State of Oregon job opportunities webpage or click the “Apply” tab above to submit your application, following all submission requirements.
- Internal Candidates: Current State of Oregon employees must apply through their employee Workday login, following all submission requirements.
After You Apply
- Complete any pending tasks in Workday under “My Applications” prior to the application deadline.
- Check your email (including junk folder) and Workday inbox regularly for updates on your application.
Reminders
- Eligible veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. To protect your information and ensure correct processing, please follow the instructions for submitting your Veterans’ Preference documentation.
About The Process – What To Expect
- After the application deadline, a recruiter will review submissions for education and experience to identify candidates who best fit the minimum qualifications and requested skills.
- Top candidates will be referred to the hiring manager.
- The hiring manager will review the cover letters and schedule interviews.
- Interview will be held with a panel of stakeholders who have completed panel assessment training. Scores will be determined based on predetermined questions and scoring guides. Preference points will be applied in compliance with relevant laws and bargaining agreements. There may be multiple rounds of interviews and may include written assessments, testing, or presentations.
- Final candidates will have a background check, PREA check, and reference checks.
- A Classification and Compensation analyst will review the Workday Application of the successful candidate to determine starting wages. Learn more about Equal Pay.
- A job offer will be extended through Workday to the successful candidate. Congratulations, and welcome to the team!
Requirements For Employment
The successful candidate for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, there may be some felony convictions that could disqualify you for this position. However, having a felony record does not exclusively restrict you from being considered as an applicant. CJIS clearance is done at the conditional job offer. If you have questions about whether or not your criminal record could disqualify for you, please contact the recruiter for more information.
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDI&B) is embedded in the Department of Corrections core values. The department strives to be a model employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Ensuring legal compliance, efficiency, and exceeding expectations to deliver the best public services.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. Additional information can be found from The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Know Your Rights.
The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for complying with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA 42 U.S.C. 1997). PREA prohibits the Oregon Department of Corrections from hiring, promoting, or contracting with anyone, (that will have direct contact with residents), who has engaged in, been convicted of, or been civilly or administratively adjudicated for engaging in sexual abuse in confinement settings. Learn more about PREA.
Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility. Please note – if you are a veteran, you will receive a task in Workday to upload your documents immediately after you submit your initial 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.
Questions
If you have questions about the position, selection process, or need accommodations to participate in the recruitment process please contact the recruiter and reference the requisition number.
Recruiters: Coral Smith, Coral.L.Smith@doc.oregon.gov and Jeana Jeffries, Jeana.M.Jeffries@doc.oregon.gov
- Workday will timeout after 15 minutes of inactivity. You may lose progress on your application.
- Workday performs weekly maintenance Friday evenings, and the system may be down for several hours.
- ODOC does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States.
- This applicant list may be used to fill future vacancies. Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.
- This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. The pay and benefits on all announcements may change without notice.
