Strategic Budget Manager – Public Finance & Environment

Washington Department of Natural Resources; Lacey (WA); Hybrid; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Washington State Department of Ecology seeks a Program Budget Manager for the Solid Waste Management Program. This hybrid role combines high accountability and strategic finance work with policy analysis, engaging senior leaders and lawmakers.

You will manage multiple accounts, forecast finances, and align resources with environmental initiatives, balancing urgent priorities with long-term goals for public services and program credibility.

Qualifikationen

• Seven total years of experience and/or education related to the duties of the position.
• Three years experience in public sector budget management, fiscal management, accounting, or related work.
• Wide knowledge of budgeting processes, policy and regulatory application, and financial forecasting.

Aufgaben

• Manage and monitor program budgets, accounts, revenues, expenditures, and financial trends to ensure financial stability.
• Develop long-range budget strategies, financial forecasts, and contingency plans to support program and agency goals.
• Provide financial guidance, recommendations, and analysis to program leadership, agency executives, and staff.
• Prepare and coordinate budget materials, reports, and information for agency budget processes and legislative requests.
• Review and approve or recommend changes to allotments, spending plans, contracts, grants, and personnel actions.
• Serve as fund manager for multiple program accounts and ensure compliance with requirements governing their use.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Collaboration

Strategic Financial Planning

Financial Analysis

Policy Application

Leadership

Budget Management

Forecasting

Ausbildung

Public Administration

Jobbeschreibung

The Washington State Department of Ecology seeks a Program Budget Manager for the Solid Waste Management Program. This hybrid role combines high accountability and strategic finance work with policy analysis, engaging senior leaders and lawmakers.

You will manage multiple accounts, forecast finances, and align resources with environmental initiatives, balancing urgent priorities with long-term goals for public services and program credibility.