Fish Program Budget Analyst - In-Training (Hybrid)

State of Washington; Olympia (WA); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife seeks a Fish Program Budget Analyst to lead strategic budget planning and financial analysis for eight divisions, overseeing a $61 million biennial operating budget.

You will develop spending plans, monitor funds, prepare fiscal notes, and guide grants and local contracts while advancing budget policy in a fast-paced environment; reporting is hybrid with in-person needs at the Olympia, WA headquarters.

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of professional experience in accounting, budget, finance, or public administration.
• Six (6) months of professional experience as a Budget Analyst 2.
• A bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or closely related field.
• Two (2) years of professional experience in accounting, budget, finance, or public administration.

Responsibilities

• Lead budget planning and monitoring across divisions.
• Develop spending plans and fiscal notes for grants and contracts.
• Prepare and deliver budget reports and financial analyses.
• Collaborate with program staff and managers to improve fiscal operations.

Skills

Excel&Budgeting

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or accounting

Tools

AFRS

ABS

TALS

SPS

BDS

CBS

Enterprise Reporting (Fastrack)

Web Intelligence (AdHoc)

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife seeks a Fish Program Budget Analyst to lead strategic budget planning and financial analysis for eight divisions, overseeing a $61 million biennial operating budget.

You will develop spending plans, monitor funds, prepare fiscal notes, and guide grants and local contracts while advancing budget policy in a fast-paced environment; reporting is hybrid with in-person needs at the Olympia, WA headquarters.