Budget & Policy Analyst, State & University Finance

Washington State University; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation leave

Holiday pay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Washington State University's Finance & Business Services Department seeks a Budget/Policy Analyst. Under the Operating Budget Director, you will perform budget and policy analysis for planning, forecasting, coordination, and implementation of the central university budget.

You will review state legislation impacts and provide budgetary analysis for senior leadership and external stakeholders. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in accounting, business, public administration, and at least

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, business or public administration or other relevant field and four (4) years of experience in finance or budget administration which has included the use and development of spreadsheets, graphics, and databases.
• Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• Proficiency in Office 365 apps (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and familiarity with Teams and SharePoint for collaboration and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex and independent budget and policy analysis for planning, forecasting, coordination, and implementation of the central university budget.
• Review and analyze the impact of proposed state legislation and provide budgetary analysis for senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities with tact, diplomacy, and independence.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Communication skills

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business or public administration

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Teams

SharePoint

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Washington State University's Finance & Business Services Department seeks a Budget/Policy Analyst. Under the Operating Budget Director, you will perform budget and policy analysis for planning, forecasting, coordination, and implementation of the central university budget.

You will review state legislation impacts and provide budgetary analysis for senior leadership and external stakeholders. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in accounting, business, public administration, and at least