Fiscal Officer/Management Analyst

Washington State University; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Washington State University’s Energy Program is seeking a Fiscal Officer/Management Analyst to provide strategic financial analysis, manage accounting functions, and oversee service-center rates to sustain operations on grants and contracts. You will ensure compliance with university, state, and federal regulations, prepare reports for leadership, and support payroll and HR tasks as needed.

This is a full-time, temporary position based in Olympia, with benefits and annual renewal contingent on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, economics or a related field with 3 years of directly related experience or substitution on a year-for-year basis.
• Demonstrated written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to organize work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Perform strategic financial analysis to support the Energy Program's operations and long‑term goals.
• Administer accounting and management information functions; oversee rates for service centers to ensure financial sustainability.
• Manage budgeting for grants and contracts; ensure compliance with university, state, and federal regulations.
• Provide payroll support and assist with unit HR functions as needed.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Confidentiality

Budget analysis

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, economics or related field

Tools

AIS applications

Budget planning systems

Business Objects

Job description

Fiscal Officer/Management Analyst# WSU Jobs## Fiscal Officer/Management AnalystApply: Thurston County: Full time: Posted Today: R-15587**Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:**November 4, 2026If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.**Available Title(s):**1175-NN\\_ADMINPRO - Fiscal Officer/Management Analyst, 1175-YN\\_ADMINPRO - Fiscal Officer/Management Analyst**Business Title:**Fiscal Officer/Management Analyst**Employee Type:**Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term)**Position Details:****The Opportunity:**As the **Fiscal Officer/Management Analyst** for the **Energy Program**, you will perform strategic financial analysis to support the program's operations and long-term goals. In this role, you will administer accounting and management information functions, oversee rates charged through key service centers to ensure financial sustainability, including community solar, rent, and IT/communications service centers, and manage budgeting for grants and contracts. You will ensure compliance with University, State, and Federal financial and grant regulations while collaborating with leadership within the College of Agriculture, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences. You will provide financial analyses and reports that support sound financial management, planning, and decision-making for the unit. Additionally, you will manage payroll functions to ensure employees are compensated accurately and on time based on their work contributions and provide support for the unit's human resources functions as needed.**Additional Information:**This is a **full-time** (100**%** FTE), **temporary** position. Overtime eligibility will be determined based on final salary placement. This is a temporary position that is renewed on an annual basis. Appointment renewal is dependent continued funding and project needs.**Monthly Salary:** $5,139.79 - $7,872.33 | *Commensurate with experience and qualifications* In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. **Benefits:** WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation. **Required Qualifications:** * A Bachelor’s degree in business, economics or a related field, and three (3) years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.* Demonstrated written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.* Demonstrated ability to organize work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet established deadlines.* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.* Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound, professional judgment.**Preferred Qualifications:** * Experience with AIS applications, budget planning systems, and business objects.* Working knowledge of WSU Business Policies and Procedures.* Excellent ability to design, implement, and adjust sensible unit systems and standard operating procedures to ensure reliable and high-quality processing and good integration with evolving university-wide requirements.**Position Sponsorship Eligibility:** Not eligible for work visa sponsorship **Area/College:** College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS)**Department Name:** WSU Energy Program**Location:** Olympia, WA**Application Instructions:** Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements. 1) Resume 2) Cover Letter **External candidates**, upload all documents in the “Application Document” section of your application.**Current WSU Employees (internal candidates)**, before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application. Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as PDFs, if possible. We will request reference contact information later in the recruitment process through Workday. **Background Check:** This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.**Time Type:**Full time**Position Term:**12 MonthWashington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities.