Business Services Program Budget Analyst - Budget Analyst 3 - Permanent - *05606-25
Title- Business Services Program Budget Analyst
Classification- Budget Analyst 3 (BA3)
Job Status- Full-Time / Permanent
WDFW Program- Business Services Program (BSP) – Director’s Office
Duty Station- Olympia, Washington – Thurston County
Hybrid/Telework- This position may include telework options up to 2 days per week, at the discretion of the hiring manager.
Learn more about being a member of Team WDFW!
Join our team as a Budget Analyst 3 for the Business Services Program (BSP), where you'll lead budget development, analysis, and forecasting to support informed decision-making and fiscal responsibility.
As the primary liaison to the Director’s Office, you'll serve as a subject matter expert on budget management for the thirteen (13) appointing authorities within the Director’s Office as well as their senior managers, and support the development of fiscal notes, decision packages, and cost allocation analysis for the agency.
Your work will directly inform agency operations and strategic planning through data-driven insights and recommendations.
Play a key role in driving greater efficiency, accountability, and exceptional customer service across the organization.
What to Expect-
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Business Services Program Budget Analyst will,
Budget Management:
- Build spending plans and balance allotments to control numbers.
- Prepare and present complex caseload and/or expenditure forecasts for budget and other management purposes.
- Prepare and analyze reports, provide findings, conclusions, and recommendations for improvement of program and agency operations.
- Communicate budget decisions and provide follow-up service to ensure accountability for executive decisions.
- Manage, review, and update the Chart of Accounts as required.
- Support agency cost allocation by monitoring and analyzing agency spend, creating projections, and updating program splits.
Program-to-Agency Liaison:
- Act as a conduit of information between managers and the agency staff.
- Report status of budget, expenditures, and performance standards as required/requested.
- Serve as the “go to” expert for all Business Services Budget (BSP) receivable and payable contracts and grants.
Fiscal Notes and Decision Packages:
- Conduct analysis of proposed legislation that affects the agency and make recommendations for legislation based on agency’s plans and fiscal policies.
- Coordinate the fiscal note and decision package process for the Director’s Office (DO), ensuring timely submittal and shared understanding.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work Setting, including hazards: Duties are performed in an office setting.
Schedule: Standard 40-hour work week. May be required to occasionally work more than 40 hours per week to meet deadlines during peak periods, particularly during budget development.
Travel Requirements: Occasional travel to work sites or trainings and may be required to stay overnight.
Tools and Equipment: Computer hardware and software.
Customer Interactions: Interact with internal agency staff, Office of Financial Management (OFM), and Legislative Budget Analysts.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, accounting, economics, statistics, or relevant field.
AND
- Three (3) years of professional experience in accounting, budget, finance, or public administration.
OR
- Six (6) months of current or recent experience as a Budget Analyst 2.
OR
- Equivalent education/experience.
Please Note:
- Additional qualifying experience in professional accounting, budgeting, finance, or public administration may substitute year for year of education.
- A master’s degree in a related field may replace two (2) years of experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
In addition to the required qualifications, our ideal applicant will possess some or all the following:
A master’s degree involving major study in business, public administration, accounting, economics, statistics, or closely allied field.
Knowledge of:
- Budgeting and accounting practices based on education and practical experience.
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), the Office of Financial Management (OFM) regulations, and relevant federal regulations.
- Basic budget development and of legislative processes and practices, including the fiscal note process.
- To communicate with external/internal stakeholders in a regulatory environment.
- State financial systems including Agency Financial Reporting System (AFRS), Agency Budget System (ABS), The Allotment System (TALS), Salary Projection System (SPS), Enterprise Reporting, and Web Intelligence.
- Excel and Word and proven ability to use other financial software programs.
Experience:
- Creating spreadsheets, importing data from other sources, and creating tables and graphs from spreadsheet data.
- Consistently following applicable budget guidelines, WDFW policies, state and federal regulations, principles and standards.
- Conducting sound and detailed analyses from both an operational and a fiscal perspective.
- Practicing collaborative problem solving, maintaining open communication among staff, and allowing flexibility for creative and innovative input from others.
- Communicating complex budget issues orally and in writing to a variety of audiences and provide training and guidance on these issues.
- Prioritizing workload to meet critical deadlines, and to work well independently and on teams.
- Working in a team environment.
Your application should include the following:
- A completed online application showcasing how your qualifications align with the job requirements.
- An up-to-date resume.
- A cover letter detailing your interest in the position, your relevant skills and experience, and why you are the ideal candidate.
- At least three professional references with current contact information.
Supplemental Information
In addition to pay and other special employee programs, there are other benefits that WDFW employees may be eligible for. Click the “Benefits” tab at the top of this announcement to learn more.
Important Note:
All new employees must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9 Form) on their first day of work. If hired for this or any position at WDFW, you will be required to provide documentation proving you are eligible to work in the United States. For a list of acceptable documents, please use the following link: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
Union- WFSE:
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the State of Washington, Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). This recruitment may be used to fill positions in addition to those listed.
Veteran and Military Spouse Preference Notice:
Per RCW 73.16.010 Veterans and qualifying spouses who meet the minimum qualifications of a position are eligible for preference during the initial application review stage. To receive this benefit, please do the following:
- Notify us of your veteran or military spouse status by email at Ashley.Lee@dfw.wa.gov.
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Veterans only – Attach a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22 or USDVA signed verification of service letter.
- Please redact any PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers.
- Subject line must include recruitment number, position, and spouse/veteran (example: 2024-1234 – Biologist 1 – Veteran)
- Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer
As part of WDFW’s efforts to advance respectful and inclusive work environments, the Agency expects inclusivity as part of our professional interactions and communications. Therefore, we want to ensure that all individuals feel welcome, are treated fairly and respectfully. All staff are empowered to fully contribute to serving their work unit, Agency, and the citizens of Washington.
The Department of Fish and Wildlife is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.
Request an accommodation: Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format please contact Jayme Chase by phone 360-902-2278 or email Jayme.Chase@dfw.wa.gov, or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at 800-833-6388.
Technical Difficulties: If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, please call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or support@neogov.com.
Other questions: If you have other questions regarding this position, please reach out to Ashley.Lee@dfw.wa.gov and reference job #2025-05606.