Fiscal Officer/Management Analyst

Washington State University; Washington; On-site; USD 57,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays & vacation leave

Medical/dental/life insurance package

Job summary

Washington State University Energy Program seeks a Fiscal Officer/Management Analyst to perform strategic financial analysis and oversee accounting functions. You will manage rates for service centers, budgeting for grants and contracts, and ensure compliance with university, state, and federal regulations.

Responsibilities include payroll support and HR assistance, delivering analyses and reports to aid decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, economics or related field with 3 years related experience.
• 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).
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.

Responsibilities

• Perform strategic financial analysis to support the program's operations and long-term goals.
• Administer accounting and management information functions for the Energy Program.
• Oversee service center rates to ensure financial sustainability (including community solar, rent, IT/communications).
• Manage budgeting for grants and contracts; ensure compliance with regulations.
• Provide financial analyses, reports, and payroll/HR support as needed.

Skills

Written & verbal communication

Organizational skills

MS Office Suite

Confidentiality & judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, economics or related field

Three years of related experience

Tools

AIS applications

Budget planning systems

Business Objects

Job description

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:November 4, 2026 If 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

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 identif