Forest Practices Budget & Operations Lead

State of Washington; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Washington, Department of Natural Resources, is seeking an Assistant Division Manager for Budget and Business Operations in Olympia. This role leads budget planning, program performance, and division-wide fiscal management within the Forest Practices Program.

Strong leadership and collaboration across interagency teams are essential. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and several years of experience in budgeting, contracting, and management, with a focus on public administration

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business management, public administration, or related field; 3+ years budget management experience.
• Experience developing and managing complex contracts and fiscal contracts.
• Knowledge of information technology systems and project management.
• Knowledge of human resource management principles, labor agreements, and the legislative process.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead budget and program performance management.
• Develop biennial operating and capital budget requests and allocations.
• Supervise staff and participate in Division Management Team activities.
• Oversee development and tracking of fiscal contracts.

Skills

Budget management

Contract management

Project management

HR concepts

Interagency collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

IT systems

Job description

State of Washington, Department of Natural Resources, is seeking an Assistant Division Manager for Budget and Business Operations in Olympia. This role leads budget planning, program performance, and division-wide fiscal management within the Forest Practices Program.

Strong leadership and collaboration across interagency teams are essential. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and several years of experience in budgeting, contracting, and management, with a focus on public administration