Budget Analyst 2

Olympic College; Bremerton (WA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Olympic College is seeking a Budget Analyst 2 to manage budgets, perform analysis, and provide actionable reports that support fiscal compliance across campus. You will work independently and with Budget Analyst 4 and the CFO to ensure accurate financial records and timely transfers.

The role requires proficiency in Excel, strong organization, and the ability to communicate findings clearly to stakeholders. Candidates should have a related bachelor’s degree or equivalent budgeting experience.

Qualifications

• Must be proficient in Excel.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, multi-task and work well under pressure.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must have customer service and problem-solving skills.
• Meet established timelines and maintain confidentiality.
• Knowledge of budgetary processes and provide explanations to stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Assist Budget Team in developing the college budget and adjustments.
• Coordinate with Budget Analyst 4 and CFO for budgeting planning.
• Prepare and present expenditure forecasts for management.
• Generate queries for budget-to-expense and revenue-to-expense analyses.
• Review and approve budget allocations and positions based on plans.
• Maintain and update budget records and provide information to stakeholders.
• Provide accounting and budgeting system guidance to departments.

Skills

Excel

Organizational skills

Independent work

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree or professional experience in budgets/management/program analysis

Job description

Budget Analyst 2

Department:Financial Services

Reports To:Budget Analyst 4

Salary range:$52,920 - $71,148* annually

Priority consideration given to applications received by November 8th, 2026.

This position will remain open for a minimum of seven (7) days. The College reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time after the minimum posting period once a sufficient applicant pool has been established. All classified positions will start their salary at Step A.

The Budget Analyst 2 position is responsible for budget management, tracking, communication, and analysis for various types of budgets (each with its own set of rules). This position provides support to budget managers across campus and works independently to ensure fiscal compliance, preparing regular reports, performing investigative work, and processing transfers when required. The position assists with the fiscal aspects of multiple budgets from start to finish, maintain accurate and detailed financial records to successfully close monthly and yearly fiscal periods.

• Assist the Budget Team (Budget Analyst 4 and/or Chief Financial Officer) in developing the college budget and making necessary adjustments throughout the year based on college decisions or changes to multiple funds.


• Coordinates with the Budget Analyst 4, Chief Financial Officer and other staff for assigned: programs providing them with specific information and knowledge to achieve coordinated program and budgeting planning.


• Prepares and presents complex expenditure forecasts for budget or other management purposes.


• Prepares reports, including findings, conclusions, and recommendations for improvement of agency operations and ensures that follow-up services are provided to divisional management to ensure compliance with indicated program changes.


• Generate queries from ctcLink for the budget-to-expense and/or revenue-to-expenses data for budget managers to review to ensure budget compliance and identify variances.


• Directs the review of program allotment requests and position actions and recommends approval, modification, or disapproval of allotment requests and positions based on established program plans and fiscal or policy considerations.


• Coordination with departments/divisions to review specific spending allocation for earmarks and provisos to ensure that is expensed to the appropriate account.


• Maintain combo codes by creating and inactivating codes for college full-time positions as needed, based on institutional requirements.


• Coordinate with departments to determine new combo codes or inactivation of existing ones based on staffing and budget changes.


• Provide information on accounting and budgeting systems, procedures, and processes to stakeholders.


• Provide explanations via email/teams/in-person on accounting and budgeting systems, procedures, and processes.


• Provide support to the Budget Analyst 4, Chief Financial Officer and other staff and other staff.


• Analyze payroll issues, healthcare costs, Chatfield or job data errors, and prior budgets or cost of living adjustments.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be proficient in Excel.


• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, multi-task and work well under pressure.


• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.


• Must have customer Service and problem-solving skills.


• Meet established timelines and maintain confidentiality.


• Knowledge of budgetary processes and provide explanations to stakeholders.


• Attention to detail and accuracy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, accounting, economics, or statistics or professional experience in budgets, management, or program analysis.


• Two (2) years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, budget, or related financial skills.

Terms of Employment

Please note that we are unable to sponsor visas for this position. Only candidates who are currently authorized to work in the United States will be considered.

This is a full-time classified position scheduled to work 40 hours a week, with a salary range of $52,920 - $71,148* annually. All classified positions will start their salary at Step A. After completing the six-month probation, your salary will increase by 2 steps.

A collective bargaining agreement exists, and this position is covered by the Washington Public Employees Association (WPEA) Union. Classified positions qualify for the following benefits:

• Medical/vision, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental dismemberment, Flexible Spending Arrangement, Dependent Care Assistance Program, Wellness Programs, Department of Retirement Systems Plan 2 or Plan 3, Deferred Compensation Program (DRS) retirement savings plan; TIAA supplemental retirement savings plan, Aflac, 11 paid holidays, leave – vacation/sick/personal holiday/personal leave, auto/home insurance, space available tuition waiver, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), fitness center, reduced rate and priority consideration for on-site child care based on space availability.

For more information regarding benefits, please visit our website here.

Conditions of Employment

• Prior to hiring, a background check including criminal record 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 position. In addition to the background check, candidates will be required to complete the Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form as required for WB HB 2327.


• The employee must reside in Washington State and within a reasonable distance of the campus to respond to workplace reporting requirements at the time of hiring. Frequent travel to Olympic College campuses or other sites may occur.

EEO Statement

Olympic College values equity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator. Olympic College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, or status as a veteran of war. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment, including but not limited to unwelcome sexual conduct. Provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Elizabeth Mohney, Title VII and Title IX, building 5, room 538, 360-473-2848. Olympic College is a smoke-free/drug-free environment. This recruitment announcement does not reflect the entire job description and can be changed or modified without notice.

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