Senior Budget Analyst – Environmental Programs

State of Washington; Lacey (WA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Washington Department of Ecology is seeking a Budget Analyst (Budget Analyst 4) in the Central Budget Office within the Financial Services Division to manage operating and capital budgets for environmental programs. The role requires expert budget analysis, research, and coordination with program managers, with telework options and at least one day in the office per week.

Applicants should demonstrate strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Nine years of experience in budgeting, management or program analysis.
• Demonstrated competence in staff planning, salary projections and vacancy reconciliation.
• Capacity to use statewide budget and financial systems for data entry, analysis and reporting.
• Ability to prepare financial reports and documentation using MS Office and SharePoint.
• Interpret and evaluate budget information to provide accurate analysis and recommendations.
• Prepare clear financial reports to support program and agency decision making.
• Support testing and implementation of new financial processes and systems.
• Adapt to changing systems, priorities, and deadlines to meet agency needs.

Responsibilities

• Staff Planning – project staffing plans, use SPS for salary/benefits estimates, reconcile with vacancy reports and org charts.
• Budget Development – assist in operating and capital budget proposals with analysis.
• Fund and Cash Balance Management – update balance sheets and monthly cash projections.
• Participate in agency budget teams and program teams on budget development and analyses.
• Coordinate fiscal notes across programs; operate OFM fiscal note system and tools.
• Provide technical support for allotments and related processes.
• Prepare budget reports and quarterly reviews; provide monthly FTE and vacancy data.

Skills

Communication

Agency Coordination

Financial Systems

Reporting & Presentations

Budget Analysis

Financial Reporting

System Implementation

Adaptability

Education

Business/PA/Accounting/Econ/Stats

Job description

State of Washington Department of Ecology is seeking a Budget Analyst (Budget Analyst 4) in the Central Budget Office within the Financial Services Division to manage operating and capital budgets for environmental programs. The role requires expert budget analysis, research, and coordination with program managers, with telework options and at least one day in the office per week.

Applicants should demonstrate strong analytical and communication skills.