Remote Budget Analyst — Flexible Schedule & Impact

Washington State Department of Ecology; Lacey (WA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Ecology's Financial Services Division in Lacey, WA seeks a budget analyst to support the Central Budget Office. You will analyze operating and capital budgets, prepare fiscal notes, and provide financial reporting and revenue monitoring to budget managers.

Hybrid work is available with at least one day in the office weekly; employees live within commutable distance to the duty station. Experience in state budgeting and MS Office is preferred.

Qualifications

• Clearly explain financial information and recommendations to support informed decisions.
• Organize and review agency-wide budget assignments, including fiscal notes and revenues estimates.
• Use statewide budget and financial systems to enter, analyze, and report financial data.
• Use Microsoft Office and SharePoint to produce clear financial reports and documentation.
• Interpret and evaluate budget information to provide accurate analysis and recommendations.
• Prepare clear, accurate, and timely financial reports to support decision making.
• Test and support new financial processes and systems to improve agency operation.
• Adjust to changing systems, priorities, and deadlines to meet agency needs.

Responsibilities

• Staff Planning - track and project program staffing plans and salary projections.
• Budget Development - support operating and capital budget proposals and analysis.
• Fund and Cash Balance Management - coordinate updates and monthly cash projections.
• Agency and program teams - participate on budget teams concerning development and monitoring.
• Coordinate fiscal notes across agency programs and operate fiscal note systems.
• Implement procedures for preparing allotments and provide technical support.
• Prepare budget reports and monthly/quarterly revenue and expenditure data.

Skills

Communication

Agency Coordination

Financial systems

Reporting tools

Budget analysis

Financial reporting

System implementation

Adaptability

Education

Major study in business/public administration/accounting/economics/statistics

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Job description

The Department of Ecology's Financial Services Division in Lacey, WA seeks a budget analyst to support the Central Budget Office. You will analyze operating and capital budgets, prepare fiscal notes, and provide financial reporting and revenue monitoring to budget managers.

Hybrid work is available with at least one day in the office weekly; employees live within commutable distance to the duty station. Experience in state budgeting and MS Office is preferred.