Budget Analyst, Temporary

State of Washington; Olympia (WA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Partial telework

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Washington Management Service in Olympia, WA seeks a Budget Analyst to translate the Superintendent of Public Instruction’s goals into a financial plan. You will provide budget, policy and planning analysis for state and federally funded programs.

The role requires robust budgeting experience in government settings, strong communication, and the ability to work across teams. Temporary full-time with potential partial telework depending on duties and location.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of experience in financial management or budgeting in state government or a school finance office.
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with other staff.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications.
• Effective verbal, written and oral presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepares budget recommendations (decision packages) for submittal to the Governor and the legislature.
• Reviews proposed legislation for fiscal impact and prepares fiscal notes.
• Develops external allotments for submittal to the Office of Financial Management.
• Prepares detailed internal allotments for program staff and agency managers.
• Monitors expenditures vs. allotments for variances and develops corrective action in collaboration with program managers.
• Maintains and updates information in the Salary Projection System (SPS).
• Reviews Personnel Action Requests (PARs) to ensure budgets have resources to support actions.
• Reviews proposed contracts and purchase requests to ensure budgets support obligations.
• Manages documents related to position work per state archives schedules.
• Mentor and assist with training of new budget staff.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/public administration/business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

WASHINGTON MANAGEMENT SERVICE

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Budget Analyst, Temporary

$94,554 - $118,718 annually

Closes October 22,2026

The Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) seeks a Budget Analyst to join the OSPI team. This temporary full-time position is based in Olympia, Washington. This recruitment is for a temporary position that is expected to last until December 1, 2027. After completion of training, this position may be eligible for a partial telework, dependent upon agreed schedule. Individuals seeking 100% telework should not apply. We encourage interested candidates to visit the OSPI website to gain insight into our agency.

About OSPI and our initiatives

OSPI is the primary agency charged with overseeing public K–12 education in Washington state. Working with the state's 295 public school districts and 6 state-tribal education compact schools, OSPI allocates funding and provides tools, resources, and technical assistance so every student in Washington is provided a high-quality public education.

At OSPI, we recognize that our employees are the key to the success of the agency. We are committed to our work but value the balance with our personal lives. We demonstrate our commitment to employees by providing an environment that stimulates professional growth and values them for their expertise. OSPI is a great place to work and has several initiatives to help create a great working environment, including:

• We support a healthy work/life balance by offering flexible/alternative work schedules and mobile and telework options. (Depending on job duties and work location.)
• We have an Infant at Work Program that is based on long-term values of newborns and infant-parent bonding. Eligible employees who are new parents or legal guardians can bring their infant (six weeks to six months) when returning to work. (Depending on job duties and work location.)
• We value and are actively involved in promoting diversity, equity and inclusion within OSPI by way of cross-divisional, collaborative committee. The focus of the committee includes employee engagement and education; reinforcing OSPI values; and maximizing the value of diversity and identifying strategies for inclusion.

Vision, Mission, and Values

Vision

All students prepared for post-secondary pathways, careers, and civic engagement.

Mission

Transform K-12 education to a system that is centered on closing opportunity gaps and is characterized by high expectations for all students and educators. We achieve this by developing equity-based policies and supports that empower educators, families, and communities.

Values

Ensuring Equity, Collaboration and Service, Achieving Excellence through Continuous Improvement, Focus on the Whole Child

Equity

Each student, family, and community possesses strengths and cultural knowledge that benefits their peers, educators, and schools. Ensuring educational equity:

• Goes beyond equality; it requires education leaders to examine the ways current policies and practices result in disparate outcomes for our students of color, students living in poverty, students receiving special education and English Learner services, students who identify as LGBTQ+, and highly mobile student populations.
• Requires education leaders to develop an understanding of historical contexts; engage students, families, and community representatives as partners in decision-making; and actively dismantle systemic barriers, replacing them with policies and practices that ensure all students have access to the instruction and support they need to succeed in our schools.

Position Overview

This position advances the Superintendent of Public Instruction’s vision for K-12 education by facilitating the translation of his goals into a financial plan. The selected candidate will provide clear and concise budget, policy and planning analysis for state and federally funded programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepares budget recommendations (decision packages) for submittal to the Governor and the legislature;
• Reviews proposed legislation for fiscal impact and prepares fiscal notes;
• Develops external allotments for submittal to the Office of Financial Management;
• Prepares detailed internal allotments for program staff and agency managers;
• Monitors expenditures vs. allotments for variances and in consultation with program managers develops and monitors corrective action;
• Maintains and updates information in the Salary Projection System (SPS);
• Reviews Personnel Action Requests (PARs) to ensure program budgets have sufficient resources to support the requested action;
• Reviews proposed contracts and purchase requests to assure budgets are sufficient to support the obligations;
• Responsible for managing, maintaining, and organizing the preparation and processing of all documents related to the position’s work according to state archive and records retention schedules;
• Mentor and assist with training of new budget staff; and
• Other budget development and monitoring activities as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• At least 4 years’ experience in financial management or budgeting in state government or a school finance office;
• Experience in budget, finance, or comparable field can substitute year-for-year of education;
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with other staff;
• Advanced technical skills in Microsoft Office applications; and
• Effective verbal, written and oral presentation skills.
• At peek points in the fiscal year, staff should expect to work additional hours as necessary.
• Travel Requirements: Little to none
• Must reside in the state of Washington

Desired Qualifications:

• Knowledge of state and federal budget and finance rules and procedures;
• Familiarity with OFM budget and accounting systems; and
• Understanding of the Legislative process.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, public administration, business, or comparable field;

Our Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a teammate with a passion for quality work, brings humility to their job and interactions, and understands how their work impacts others. They enjoy working with a team and want to build strong collaborative partnerships. The ideal candidate will welcome new challenges and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation

The annual compensation for the position is $94,554 - $118,718 per year and depends upon experience, educational background and qualifications. Geographic differentials may be applied based on work location of successful candidate. Washington State offers a generous benefit package including health, dental and life insurance, retirement and an optional deferred compensation program. Please visit Health Care Authority for information regarding health benefits and the Department of Retirement Systems for retirement plan information. This is a Washington Management Position. This position is not represented by a bargaining unit.