Central Administration Budget Analyst - Budget Analyst 4 - Project - *12365-24

Messiah College; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Central Administration Budget Analyst to play a pivotal role in promoting economic health and delivering exceptional customer service. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the One Washington project, ensuring effective use of financial resources for the state's fish and wildlife. You will engage in budget development, process mapping, and the creation of innovative tools using Microsoft Excel and Power BI. If you are passionate about finance and want to make a difference in public administration, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field and 3 years of professional experience required.
• Knowledge of budget development and state financial systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in budget development and financial monitoring for the One Washington project.
• Coordinate across work units and develop new tools for the Budget Office.

Skills

Budget Development

Financial Monitoring

Process Mapping

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Power Query

Power Pivot

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business

Master’s Degree in Related Field

Tools

Workday Accounting Solution

State Financial Systems (AFRS, ABS, etc.)

Job description

Central Administration Budget Analyst - Budget Analyst 4 - Project - *12365-24

Working Title: Central Administration Budget Analyst
Classification: Budget Analyst 4
Job Status: Full-Time/Project
Appointment Length: December 1, 2024 – June 30, 2026. There is a possibility to extend the project beyond the stated end date (based on available funding).
WDFW Program: Financial Services Program – Budget Office
Duty Station: Olympia, Washington – Thurston County. Although this is a hybrid opportunity, the successful incumbent must reside within the State of Washington and must be available to report to the duty station located in Olympia, Washington as needed.

Embrace this role to promote a healthy economy, protect community character, maintain an overall high quality of life, and deliver high-quality customer service.

Be a central figure in providing senior-level capacity towards the One Washington project.

With sustainability and conservation in mind, you will ensure effective use of current and future financial resources in order to meet the needs of Washington state’s fish and wildlife resources for the benefit of the public.

With your experience, you will assist in budget development and financial monitoring.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, this position will:

1. Catalogue and assist in remediating current processes in preparation for the new Workday accounting solution for One Washington.
2. Process mapping across the Budget Office, including cataloguing each process and determining the point of integration with Workday.
3. Analyze and inform risks and opportunities to Financial Services Program leadership.
4. Attend One Washington meetings and trainings and transfer knowledge.
5. Coordinate across different work units to understand how processes are interconnected.
6. Develop and iterate on new tools for the Budget Office through Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Power Query, Power Pivot, and more.

Under the guidance of Budget Managers, provide backup to program budget staff during peak workload and during One Washington implementation.

1. As vacancies occur within programs, provide relief by engaging with commonly understood budget activities.
2. Execute standard budget processes for programmatic budget staff to create capacity for staff to engage with One Washington.
3. Pull standard reports and process JVs for the Fiscal Office as needed.
4. Prepare Master Index change requests and restrict codes as needed.

Work on special projects on behalf of the Chief Financial Officer, Budget Officer, and Deputy Budget Officer.

1. Coordinate Fiscal Impact Statements in support of Human Resources for labor bargaining.
2. Document processes and widgets for the Budget Office’s Benefits Register.
3. Assist in data and reporting for the Director’s Office in non-standard work.
4. Other special assignments that occur infrequently and at non-standard times.

Working Conditions:

Schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday. May work a flexible schedule upon supervisor’s approval. Workweek may occasionally be altered by supervisor to accommodate workload periods while maintaining a 40-hour workweek.

Travel requirements: Limited, but some travel to WDFW Regional offices and locations may be required. Occasional overnight travel may be necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, accounting, economics, statistics, or relevant field; and three (3) years of professional experience in accounting, budget, finance, or public administration.

Or

Current or recent experience as a Budget Analyst 4.

Please note: Additional qualifying experience in professional accounting, budgeting, finance, or public administration may substitute year-for-year for the required education. A master’s degree in a related field may substitute for two (2) years of the required experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

In addition to the required qualifications, our ideal applicant will possess some or all the following:

• Knowledge of basic budget development and of legislative processes and practices, including the fiscal note process.
• Knowledge of state financial systems including AFRS, ABS, TALS, SPS, BDS, CBS, Enterprise Reporting (Fastrack), and Web Intelligence.
• Knowledge of basic employee performance management standards and practices, such as planning and coaching.

Your application should include the following:

• A completed online application.
• An up-to-date resume (chronological preferred) showcasing how your qualifications align with the job requirements.
• A cover letter detailing your interest in the position, your relevant skills and experience, and why you are the ideal candidate.
• At least three (3) professional references with current contact information.