Budget Advisor - Federal Funds

State of Washington Office of Financial Management; Olympia (WA); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Sick leave

State retirement programs

Job summary

The State of Washington Office of Financial Management (OFM) is seeking a skilled analyst to oversee reporting on federal funding, including Recovery Plan Performance Report and Capital Project Fund Report, through 2027. This role partners with agencies and OFM’s Budget, Fiscal, and Statewide Accounting teams to gather information and publish accurate statewide reports.

This position is hybrid with the possibility of full-time or part-time employment.

Qualifications

• Research and analyze complex federal and state legislation and funding requirements.
• Independently analyze federal funding opportunities and develop optimization strategies.
• Communicate fiscal information clearly and produce written products for decision-makers.

Responsibilities

• Research eligible uses and requirements for federal funds.
• Understand federal and state legislation and grant requirements.
• Represent OFM in internal and external workgroups related to federal funds.
• Perform independent analysis of policies, outcomes, and costs.
• Serve as subject matter expert on federal stimulus funds and related acts.
• Coordinate with agencies receiving federal funds and track spending.
• Assist with audits and respond to findings with OFM Statewide Accounting.

Skills

Research and analysis

Legislation interpretation

Policy analysis

Written communication

Stakeholder coordination

Independent judgment

Job description

This position may be filled as full-time or part-time FTE depending on the successful candidate’s preferences.

This is a hybrid position, and occasional in-person attendance for activities, meetings, and events as needed for business purposes is required.

The starting salary offer will be determined based on the successful candidate’s qualifications within the budgeted salary range of $108,000 - $134,016 annually. However, there is the potential for longevity, growth, and salary progression for the individual once employed.

Why work for OFM

The Office of Financial Management (OFM) serves as the backbone of Washington state government. Our mission is to make our state a better place by connecting people, budgets, policies, data, and systems for state agencies and the Legislature. Our team includes budget advisors, researchers, and other experts, all dedicated public servants working towards an equitable future for every Washingtonian.

If you want to play a key role in enhancing how state government serves its citizens, you’ve found the right place. Join us in making a meaningful difference for every Washingtonian!

The job opportunity

Join the Office of Financial Management (OFM) and help shape Washington’s future by overseeing reporting on critical federal funding, including the multi-billion-dollar COVID relief funds. In this specialized role, you’ll lead the creation and publication of the annual Recovery Plan Performance Report (through 2027) and the Capital Project Fund Report, ensuring Washington meets all federal transparency and compliance requirements.

You’ll partner closely with agencies and OFM’s Budget, Fiscal, and Statewide Accounting teams to gather information and produce accurate, consistent statewide reporting. This role is essential, unique, and offers the chance to become a key subject-matter expert in high-visibility federal fund reporting and tracking activities.

What you’ll work on:

• Research federal legislation for the eligible uses and other requirements for various types of federal funds.
• Understand federal and state legislation and federal fund grant and other requirements.
• Represent OFM on internal and external workgroups or other group assignments related to the use of federal funds. This includes the Governor’s Office Federal subcabinet, National Governors Association infrastructure coordinators, etc.
• Perform independent research and analysis of policies and proposals including expected outcomes, state and local costs, implementation strategies, and stakeholder positions.
• Serve as OFM Budget’s subject matter expert on Federal stimulus funds and laws, including those related to the American Rescue Plan Act, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the Inflation Reduction Act, the CHIPS and Science Act, and future federal legislation that interplays with state funding.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for OFM Budget on non-stimulus-related federal funds, this includes working with other Budget Division staff to ensure OFM maximizes and optimizes the use of federal funds across various budget areas.
• Communicate clearly with decision makers and senior-level staff, including develop and present recommendations to the Governor, executive team, policy staff, legislators, and stakeholders concerning the costs and effects of fiscal and policy proposals.
• Track financial data across various agencies and purposes, including federal government shutdown impacts.
• Have familiarity with performance and other measures that reflect the use of the COVID-related and other federal funds.
• Coordinate with agencies that receive federal funds.
• Coordinate with OFM Budget Division analysts on agencies use of federal funds.
• Participate in national educational opportunities to explain Washington’s experience and challenges and to track changing requirements.
• Assist with coordination and analysis related to Federal government shutdown or other funding disruptions.
• Participation in responding to federal funding audits and findings with OFM Statewide Accounting.

What you need to bring:

• Demonstrated ability to research, interpret, and analyze complex federal and state legislation, regulations, funding requirements, budgets, and policies and assess their fiscal, operational, and policy implications.
• Demonstrated ability to independently analyze federal funding opportunities, requirements, and restrictions and develop strategies and recommendations that maximize and optimize available resources.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate complex fiscal and policy proposals, including costs, risks, expected outcomes, implementation considerations, and impacts on state agencies and programs.
• Demonstrated ability to monitor financial, performance, and policy information; identify emerging issues and risks; and assess their potential impacts on state programs, budgets, and operations.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex fiscal, policy, and federal funding information clearly and effectively and develop written products, presentations, and recommendations that support decision-making.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound independent judgment, build effective working relationships, and coordinate with agencies, stakeholders, and internal and external partners to address complex and time-sensitive issues.

We are committed to finding the candidate whose skills and experience align best with this role. We recognize that strong candidates may come from a variety of professional backgrounds and experiences. If your qualifications align with the role and you excel in collaborative environments, can manage competing priorities, and are committed to equitable and inclusive practices.

What we offer

At OFM, we foster a culture of integrity, innovation, inclusion, and belonging. We value both learned and lived experiences, believing that diversity makes us stronger. To support your health and well-being, we offer a variety of benefit programs for our employees.

We invite you to see our Recruitment Page for a full list of benefits available to employees. Here’s a glance at some of the unique benefits that OFM offers:

• An environment of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 12 paid holidays, 14 paid vacation days (minimum), and 12 days of sick leave per year
• State retirement programs

Part-time employees accrue leave based on the number of hours worked. Part-time employees earn leave on a pro-rated basis (proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month compared to the number of hours for full-time employment.

Questions

OFM's Staff ASL interpreter is available to all deaf and hard-of-hearing applicants. For questions about this recruitment or to request a reasonable accommodation in the application or interview process, please email us at [e-mail].

Additional Information

The Office of Financial Management 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 with disabilities, persons over 40 years of age, and disabled and Vietnam-era veterans are encouraged to apply.

This position is exempt from civil service rules.

For more information, please see WAC 357-19-195.