Budget Analyst

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

Job summary

The Administrative Office of the Courts in Olympia, Washington, seeks a Budget Analyst to lead 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. You will ensure sound financial stewardship across the statewide court system.

You will shape grant development strategies, researching federal, state, and private funding opportunities and crafting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, public administration, or closely related field.
• Four or more years of progressively responsible finance and/or budgeting experience for government entities or similar organizations.
• Ability to develop clear, logical plans and strategies by integrating ideas, information, and stakeholder input.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, review, submission, and monitoring of biennial and supplemental operating budgets for Washington’s judicial branch.
• Design grant development strategies, research funding opportunities, and craft statewide policies to strengthen grant pursuit and management.
• Collaborate with AOC management, OFM, and legislative staff to interpret funding requirements and establish agency-wide standards.

Skills

Budget management

Program management

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Budget process knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/public administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft 365

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 values integrity, 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.

More than Just a Paycheck!

Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read about our benefits:

The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits

• Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance.
• There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.
• Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses.
• Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
• To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website.
• The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.
• Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
• Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
• The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation

• State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).
• New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs.
• For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.
• Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP).
• This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security

• All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems.
• The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

• If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays

• Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
• Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.
• Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.
• Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave

• Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month.
• Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.
• Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.
• Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)

• Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165 (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA).
• Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.
• Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357-31-165 (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis.
• Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.
• Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave, and paid holiday.
• As provided in WAC 357-58-175, an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position.
• Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.
• Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave

• Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave

• Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave.
• In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave

• Leave Sharing
• Parental Leave
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

Updated 01-07-2026

• 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.