Strategic Budget Analyst – Higher Education

WWU College of Business & Economics; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Washington University is seeking a Budget Analyst in the Strategy, Management & Budget area to help plan, develop, implement, and administer the university’s operating budget.

The role includes supporting state budget processes, preparing fiscal notes, and providing financial analysis to inform decision-makers across campuses. A bachelor’s degree and at least three years of budget experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, finance, or a related field.
• At least three years of professional experience related to budgets and financial management.
• Ability to translate complex fiscal information into clear, easy-to-understand language.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal communication, analytical, and creative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines on multiple projects.
• Experience working with people of diverse backgrounds as part of an inclusive team.
• Ability to handle sensitive financial information in a confidential manner.

Responsibilities

• Assist with biennial and supplemental budget development and coordinate decision packages.
• Prepare expenditure plans and monthly journal vouchers; monitor actuals for reconciliation.
• Analyze proposed budgets and identify potential impacts to WWU.
• Review legislative bills and draft fiscal notes; translate impacts for stakeholders.
• Coordinate meetings with WWU units, Governmental Relations, and OFM during sessions.

Skills

Budget/financial management

Translate fiscal data

Interpersonal communication

Analytical thinking

Creative problem solving

Independent work

Diversity & inclusion experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/public administration/finance

Master’s degree in business/public administration/finance (preferred)

Tools

Banner/Ellucian systems

Millennium systems

Job description

Western Washington University is seeking a Budget Analyst in the Strategy, Management & Budget area to help plan, develop, implement, and administer the university’s operating budget.

The role includes supporting state budget processes, preparing fiscal notes, and providing financial analysis to inform decision-makers across campuses. A bachelor’s degree and at least three years of budget experience are required.