Regional Finance & Grants Lead — Hybrid/Remote

Washington State Department of Ecology; Lacey (WA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington State Department of Ecology is seeking a Regional Financial Services Manager (Environmental Planner 5) to lead budgeting, financial planning, and grants management for the Southwest/Northwest region. The role partners with regional directors and Financial Services to ensure compliant, timely funding actions and reporting.

The position oversees complex financial management, contract development, and agreement workflows, while coordinating with partners across Tribes, local governments,

Qualifications

• 11 years of experience and/or education related to the duties of the position.
• Ability to manage budgets and long-term financial plans for the agency.
• Ability to explain complex financial, policy, and agreement information clearly.
• Ability to create and use spreadsheets, databases, word-processing, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to develop and administer grants and contracts to ensure compliant, effective agreements.
• Ability to identify issues, analyze information, and propose practical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate budgeting, reporting, long-range planning, and funding strategy development with regional teams.
• Plan, prepare, and review budget materials and advise on policy impacts.
• Develop and administer grants and contracts with proper workflows, tracking, payments, and closeouts.
• Ensure funding reports are accurate and submitted on time; maintain compliance.
• Liaise with Ecology Financial Services and program staff to support timely processing of agreements.

Skills

Financial management

Budget management

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Computer proficiency

Grant & contract development

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s or higher in business/finance/public admin/accounting/environmental studies

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Washington State Department of Ecology is seeking a Regional Financial Services Manager (Environmental Planner 5) to lead budgeting, financial planning, and grants management for the Southwest/Northwest region. The role partners with regional directors and Financial Services to ensure compliant, timely funding actions and reporting.

The position oversees complex financial management, contract development, and agreement workflows, while coordinating with partners across Tribes, local governments,