Office Financial Lead (BA 4) DOH9013

State of Washington; Washington; Remote; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Remote work option

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Washington State Department of Health is seeking an Office Financial Lead to manage budgets, grants, and contracts within the Office of Financial Services. This role supports program leadership, ensures compliance, and provides day-to-day financial guidance on immunization programs.

The position is home-based with a remote work option, requiring collaboration across Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. Successful candidates bring strong budgeting, GAAP application, and procurement experience and can

Qualifications

• Four or more years of experience providing financial management expertise in creating, managing, and refining complex budgets.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with demonstrated budgeting experience.
• Experience presenting financial information to program leadership and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support financial management activities for assigned programs and offices.
• Monitor budgets, expenditures, and financial activities to support responsible use of public resources.
• Provide financial information, analysis, and technical assistance to program leadership and staff.
• Identify financial issues and work with appropriate partners to resolve them.

Skills

Financial management

Budgeting

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, public administration, or related field

Associate degree in accounting, finance, business, public administration, or related field

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Outlook

Job description

Office Financial Lead - Budget Analyst 4

Financial Services -Office of Program Financial Management

This home-based (remote) position is open to Washington residents and those living in Oregon and Idaho only.

The Opportunity

The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is seeking an experienced and collaborative professional to serve as an Office Financial Lead within the Office of Financial Services (OFS). OFS provides leadership and support for agency priorities through quality financial and operational management, including budgeting, contracting, grant management, procurement, fiscal monitoring, and accounting services.

This position supports the Office of Immunization (OI) within the Division of Prevention and Community Health (PCH). PCH works with partners across Washington to promote healthy people and communities through policies, programs, and activities that encourage healthy behaviors and lifelong prevention.

The Office Financial Lead coordinates and supports the timely completion of budget, grant, contract, and other financial management activities for assigned programs. The position helps ensure responsible stewardship of public resources while providing day-to-day financial support to program leadership and staff. The Office Financial Lead also supports the Financial Operations Supervisor and serves as a backup to the supervisor as needed.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Financial Management & Budget

• Coordinate and support financial management activities for assigned programs and offices.
• Monitor budgets, expenditures, and financial activities to support responsible use of public resources.
• Provide financial information, analysis, and technical assistance to program leadership and staff.
• Identify financial issues and work with appropriate partners to resolve them.

Grants & Contracts

• Coordinate financial activities related to grants and contracts, including monitoring, tracking, and reporting.
• Support timely completion of grant and contract requirements.
• Provide guidance to program staff on financial processes and requirements.

Fiscal Operations

• Support day-to-day fiscal operations for assigned finance units.
• Help ensure compliance with state and federal laws, regulations, policies, and reporting requirements.
• Coordinate with internal partners to support accurate and timely financial processes.
• Serve as a backup to the Financial Operations Supervisor when needed.

Customer Service & Collaboration

• Build effective working relationships with program leaders, financial staff, and agency partners.
• Provide responsive customer service and practical financial guidance.
• Translate financial information and requirements into clear, understandable information for program staff.
• Collaborate across teams to improve financial processes and support organizational priorities.

Why You’ll Love This Role

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping ensure that public resources are managed responsibly and effectively in support of programs that improve the health of people and communities across Washington. The Office Financial Lead will work with a collaborative and supportive team while partnering with program leaders and financial professionals across the agency. The role offers opportunities to strengthen financial expertise, build relationships across diverse programs, contribute to process improvements, and grow professionally while supporting work that has a direct connection to public health.

Required Qualifications

There are multiple pathways to qualify for this position. You must meet one of the options provided and any additional criteria listed. Experience may have been gained through paid or unpaid activities.

Please ensure any relevant experience defined below is outlined in your cover letter, resume, and/or applicant profile.

OPTION 1: Four (4) or more years of experience providing financial management expertise in creating, managing, and refining complex financial budgets. This includes approving financial requests, providing financial analysis, problem solving, critical thinking, as well as creating and reporting out on complex financial reports to appropriate audiences.

OPTION 2: Associate degree in accounting, finance, business, public administration, or related field AND two (2) or more years of experience providing financial management expertise in creating, managing, and refining complex financial budgets. This includes approving financial requests, providing financial analysis, problem solving, critical thinking, as well as creating and reporting out on complex financial reports to appropriate audiences.

OPTION 3: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, public administration, or related field AND one (1) or more years of experience providing financial management expertise in creating, managing, and refining complex financial budgets. This includes approving financial requests, providing financial analysis, problem solving, critical thinking, as well as creating and reporting out on complex financial reports to appropriate audiences.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Experience will include practical skills in MS Excel for spreadsheet tasks and database management, MS Word for document creation and formatting, and MS Outlook or similar email systems for electronic correspondence.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with the state budget and legislative processes, including experience in Washington State budget development and monitoring concepts.
• Experience with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) in applying these principles to revenue and expenditure analysis.
• Experience working with the state Enterprise Reporting, Web Intelligence systems, and or Workday.

Employee Benefits

We want you to have the support and benefits you need to do your best work while building a career that fits your life. As a DOH employee, you’ll have access to a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance, with resources to support you now and help you plan for the future. Learn more about DOH benefits and what it’s like to work with us by visiting Work@Health.

About the Washington State Department of Health

We're nearly 2,700 professionals across Washington working together to protect and improve community health. Guided by our values of Equity, Innovation, and Engagement, we address health disparities, respond to emerging challenges, and strengthen systems that support resilience.

At DOH, we help reduce barriers, collaborate with diverse communities, and champion equitable health outcomes. We're passionate people who are driven to make a difference in public health. Our work depends on people who take action to learn and grow and who take action to meet the needs of others every day, in service of a healthier Washington. Explore more about the Department of Health, our programs, and our impact by visiting our website.

Working Conditions:

The following describes the working conditions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Work Setting

This position's work can be performed fully remotely. The official duty station for this position is home-based. If onsite work is requested by the supervisor, the request will be planned and communicated in advance. Exposure to hazards is limited to those commonly found in indoors at home or office environments. This position is sedentary, working at a computer for extended periods.

Schedule

Standard DOH business hours are Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This position has a work schedule of 40 hours per week; however, the position may be expected to work longer hours to complete projects or assignments, and/or meet business demands and deadlines. An alternative or flexible work schedule may be considered at the incumbent's request, subject to supervisory approval.

Travel Requirements

Travel is not required to perform the duties of this position; however occasional or infrequent travel may be expected to attend meetings, training, or conferences. When driving for state business, the employee must be able to legally operate a state or privately-owned vehicle; OR provide alternate transportation while on state business.

Tools & Equipment

This position uses standard office furniture and equipment, such as a desk, office chair, cell phone, computer, monitor(s), keyboard, and mouse; and when in the office, the position may also require the use of a printer, phone, fax machine, and/or copy machine.

Customer Interactions

Daily contact with culturally diverse customers (Federal agency staff, DOH staff, other state agencies, and other partners).

Other

This position is covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative. The DOH campus is a smoke-free, drug-free, alcohol-free, scent-neutral environment. This position may be required to conduct and/or participate in public health emergency preparedness and response activities.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

We regard diversity as the foundation of our strength, recognizing that differing insights and abilities enable us to reflect the unique needs of the communities we serve. DOH is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, the presence or perception of a disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law.

Questions and Accommodations

If you have questions, need assistance with the application process, require an accommodation, or would like to request this posting in an alternative format, please contact Andrea Thieme at [e-mail] and reference DOH9013.

Technical Support

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Veterans Preference

We value the experience and skill veterans bring to the workforce and encourage veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses to apply. Eligible veterans may qualify for veterans’ preference in accordance with Washington State Law. If you are claiming veterans’ preference, you must attach your applicable DD-214, NGB Form 22, or other equivalent discharge or separation documentation. Please redact your social security number, date of birth, and any other sensitive information before uploading and attaching the document.

This recruitment may be used to fill positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment are filled, the candidate pool may be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.