Remote Grants & Budget Strategy Lead

Washington Department of Natural Resources; Lacey (WA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

PERS retirement

Paid vacation and sick leave

11 public holidays

Tuition waiver

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Washington State Department of Ecology, Office of Chehalis Basin, is seeking a Fiscal Manager to direct grants, contracts, and budgets in a mid-sized program. The role supports a $75M biennial budget, four grant programs, and a three-person team. Telework is allowed with minimal in-office meetings.

You will translate complex budgets for leadership and the Board, set policy, and coordinate with state budget offices to ensure compliant, effective investments.

Qualifications

• Leadership and people management experience with staff development.
• Ability to develop and manage complex budgets and explain financial information clearly.
• Proficient in grant and contract management from development to closeout.
• Experience building collaborative internal and external partnerships.
• Strategic planning to align resources with goals.
• Skilled in organizing program activities to meet objectives.
• Ability to analyze fiscal data and prepare leadership reports.
• Knowledge of procurement rules and compliant contracting processes.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Set fiscal direction and policy for grant programs totaling ~$30M per biennium.
• Manage a biennial budget of ~$75M and translate funding into state systems.
• Lead capital budget development and monitoring.
• Oversee grants and contracts lifecycles and compliance.
• Provide strategic guidance to leadership and Board on budget issues.
• Supervise a three-person team and ensure timely deliverables.
• Serve as fiscal liaison with the Board and budget offices.

Skills

Leadership & People Management

Budget Development & Management

Grant & Contract Management

Collaboration & Relationship Building

Strategic Planning

Program Management

Financial Analysis & Reporting

Procurement & Compliance

Technology Proficiency

Education

Degree in accounting/finance/business

Job description

Washington State Department of Ecology, Office of Chehalis Basin, is seeking a Fiscal Manager to direct grants, contracts, and budgets in a mid-sized program. The role supports a $75M biennial budget, four grant programs, and a three-person team. Telework is allowed with minimal in-office meetings.

You will translate complex budgets for leadership and the Board, set policy, and coordinate with state budget offices to ensure compliant, effective investments.