Budget Analyst

State-of-Washington-Administrative-Office-of-the-Courts; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Administrative Office of the Courts in Olympia, Washington, is seeking a Budget Analyst to lead biennial and supplemental budgets across the judicial branch, including the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, AOC, Office of Public Defense, and Office of Civil and Legal Aid.

The role also shapes grant development, researching funding opportunities and crafting statewide policies to strengthen fiscal stewardship for Washington’s courts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with accounting/budgeting coursework.
• Four+ years finance/budgeting in government.
• Six+ years budgeting in private sector or combined experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist executive leadership in developing biennial and supplemental budgets.
• Oversee development, coordination, and submission of required budget documents.
• Analyze expenditure and revenue data; prepare financial reports.
• Forecast revenues and advise on resource needs and reductions.
• Research and apply for federal/state/private grants; develop statewide strategies.
• Coordinate grants with divisions, courts, and funding entities; ensure compliance.
• Review contracts for completeness and monitor funded activities.

Skills

Budget development

Grant management

Financial analysis

Policy development

Communication skills

Cross-agency collaboration

Executive presentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, or closely related field with accounting/budgeting coursework

Tools

Microsoft 365 (Teams, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

The Administrative Office of the Courts is looking for a talented Budget Analyst who enjoys meaningful work and collaborating with leaders across Washington’s judicial branch. In this role, you will take the lead in preparing, reviewing, submitting, and monitoring biennial and supplemental operating budgets for the Washington State Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, Administrative Office of the Courts, Office of Public Defense, and Office of Civil and Legal Aid. Your work will directly support the effective operation of our statewide court system.

You will also shape the future of grant development within the judicial branch. This position takes responsibility for designing strategies that attract federal, state, and private grant funding, and for building strong processes that help programs secure and manage those resources. You will guide grant research, analyze complex funding opportunities, provide recommendations on multi-program initiatives, and craft statewide policies and communications that strengthen how Washington’s courts pursue and manage grants.

Reporting to the Management Services Associate Director, this role blends professional-level budget development with leadership in grant management. You will work closely with AOC management, the Office of Financial Management, and legislative staff, and you’ll collaborate with executive leadership, program teams, contracts staff, grant recipients, auditors, and funding agencies. The position offers a high level of independence, meaningful decision-making authority, and the opportunity to apply professional judgment to interpret funding requirements and establish agency-wide standards that support strong financial stewardship.

If you’re looking for a role where your expertise shapes statewide policy, fosters innovation, and strengthens the operations of Washington’s judicial branch, this is a place where your work truly matters!

Washington Courts Employment Opportunity

Administrative Office of the Courts

Budget Analyst

Management Services Division

Our Mission

To advance the timely, effective, and equitable operations of the Washington State judicial branch.

The Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) is looking for top-performing employees who embody its core valuesintegrity, inclusion, accountability, and teamwork. It is committed to both employee growth and work-life balance.

Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace.

POSITION DETAILS

Job: 2026-77

Status: Regular, Full-Time

Location: Olympia, Washington

Salary: Range 66: $82,440 - $108,228 per year (DOQ)

Opens: August 19, 2026.

Closes: September 2, 2026. AOC reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time but no sooner than seven (7) calendar days after posting.

WASHINGTON STATE RESIDENCY AND TELEWORK INFORMATION

AOC requires employees to reside in Washington State. Any exceptions must be approved. If you are invited to interview and currently reside outside of Washington State, seek more information about residency requirements from the AOC hiring manager for this recruitment.

This position requires you to be in the office at least three (3) days per week.

Many of the key responsibilities for this role include:

• Assists executive financial leadership in developing biennial and supplemental budgets for the judicial branch.
• Serves as the primary technical budget advisor to key court leaders and oversee the development, coordination, and submission of all required budget documents and allotments.
• Analyzes complex expenditure and revenue data across multiple accounts, prepares financial reports, identifies variances, and recommends adjustments to ensure fiscal stability.
• Projects future revenues and funding needs, evaluates resource adequacy, and advises on potential programmatic reductions.
• Researches, identifies, and applies for federal, state, local, and philanthropic grants; develops statewide grant strategies, policies, and processes; and provides subject-matter expertise.
• Coordinates grant-related collaboration with internal divisions, executive leadership, courts, contractors, community partners, and funding entities to prioritize and secure grant investments.
• Ensures compliance with grant agreements and reporting requirements, provides training on fund allowability, maintains documentation, prepares for audits, and oversees grant budget monitoring.
• Reviews contracts and amendments for completeness and compliance, offers technical assistance to courts and contractors, and monitors funded activities to ensure performance meets expectations.
• Performs other duties as required.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, or closely related field to include 20 quarter hours of college credit in accounting, budget preparation and/or management analysis;

AND

• Four (4) or more years of progressively responsible finance and/or budgeting experience working for Washington State or another government entity;

OR

• Six (6) or more years of progressively responsible budgeting and/or management analysis experience in the private sector.

A combination of relevant education and experience that demonstrates a working knowledge of the duties and responsibilities of the Budget Analyst may be considered.

THE IDEAL APPLICANT WILL ALSO HAVE SOME OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Effective management of time, and resources, with strong program and project management knowledge.
• Ability to develop clear, logical plans and strategies by integrating ideas, information, and stakeholder input.
• Skill in identifying critical, time-sensitive steps and setting priorities that support successful outcomes.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including report writing and presentations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools, including Teams, Outlook, Word, OneNote, and PowerPoint.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build professional relationships, understand customer expectations, and collaborate across agencies.
• Critical thinking and decision-making skills, including risk assessment, multitasking, time management, and adaptability to change.
• Expert knowledge of Washington State’s budget process, accounting systems, principles, internal controls, and the ability to advise leadership on financial matters.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• The workweek may fluctuate depending on workload or agency needs.
• Overnight travel may be required based on business needs.
• This position may be overtime eligible.

The AOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on gender, pregnancy, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, physical, mental or sensory disability (actual or perceived), use of a service animal, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, age, HIV or Hepatitis C status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law. Persons of disability needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, please contact the AOC Human Resource Office, at [phone], or fax [phone], or via email to [e-mail].

Candidates who are offered a job with AOC must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.

AOC complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements of the federal government eligibility verification form I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identify and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements for that form.

AOC does not use E-verify; therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM-Optional Practice Training (OPT). For information, please visit www.uscis.gov

Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.

SPECIAL NOTE

: Before a new hire, a background check, including criminal history, will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job.