Central Administration Budget Analyst - Budget Analyst 3 - Project - *12369-24
Title- Central Administration Budget Analyst
Classification- Budget Analyst 3
Job Status- Full-Time/Project
Appointment Length- Funding is available from November 1, 2024 – June 30, 2026. Possibility to extend project beyond stated date.
WDFW Program- Financial Services Program - Budget Office
Duty Station- *Olympia, Washington – Thurston County
* Although this is a hybrid opportunity, the successful incumbent must reside within the State of Washington and must be available to report to the duty station located in Olympia, Washington as needed. The selected candidate may be able to telework/work remotely up to 4 days per week at the discretion of the supervisor.
Learn more about being a member of Team WDFW!
Deliver comprehensive budget analysis to support the Deputy Budget Officer in planning, developing, and managing allotments for multiple funding sources.
Act as a key backup across the budget office, providing critical support for high-impact initiatives like OneWashington.
With a strong focus on budget development, fiscal note coordination, and financial monitoring, this role leverages advanced agency systems to ensure precise financial oversight and strategic resource allocation.
What to Expect-
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Budget Analyst will:
Serve as the central point of contact for the Deputy Budget Officer, responsible for collecting transaction data to support monthly and quarterly budget reporting as part of financial monitoring.
- Retrieving Agency Financial Reporting System (AFRS) and CAPS Financial data to assist the Budget Systems Analyst in the curation of agency-wide reports.
- Assist in agency-centered journal vouchers (JV) around Proportional Admin Funding (PAF) and end-of-year appropriation cleanups.
- Monitor receivable contract variances and updates Budget Leadership of risks and opportunities.
- Provide training to staff in use of agency financial systems including Novatus, CAPS Financial Pivot Tables, Payroll Cost Reporting, and Enterprise Reporting.
Provide support to Budget Administration Staff in Budget Development and Fiscal Notes during legislative session:
- Review budget coordination documents during budget development including updating spreadsheets and calendar.
- Prepare and reviews reference materials for agency and budget staff.
- Update SharePoint and that documents are reconciled to presentation materials.
- Develop training materials.
Under the guidance of Budget Managers, provide backup to program budget staff during peak workload and during One Washington implementation:
- Pull standard reports and process journal vouchers (JV) for the Fiscal Office and prepare Master Index change requests and restrict codes as needed.
Working Conditions:
Work Setting: Work is performed in an office setting.
Schedule: Typically, Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week. Ability to work a flexible schedule upon supervisor’s approval. Workweek may occasionally be altered by supervisor to accommodate workload periods while maintaining a 40-hour workweek.
Travel Requirements: Limited, but some travel to WDFW Regional offices and locations may be required. Occasional overnight travel may be necessary.
Customer Interactions: Requires frequent contact with customers, who are primarily internal program staff, contract staff, and budget managers by phone, email and/or in person.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in business, public administration, accounting, economics, statistics, or relevant field AND two (2) years of professional experience in accounting, budget, finance, or public administration.
OR
Current or recent experience as a Budget Analyst 2
OR
Equivalent education/experience.
Please Note:
- A Master’s degree in a related field may replace two (2) years of experience.
- Additional qualifying experience in professional accounting, budgeting, finance, or public administration may substitute year for year of education.
Preferred Qualifications:
In addition to the required qualifications, our ideal applicant will possess some or all the following:
- Familiarity with Washington State’s financial systems such as AFRS (Agency Financial Reporting System) for budget preparation, financial reporting, and transaction monitoring.
- Familiarity with Washington State’s budgetary guidelines, processes, and other state financial rules, regulations, and timelines.
- Experience working on biennial and supplemental budgets, as well as navigating the legislative budget cycle in Washington State.
Your application should include the following:
- A completed online application showcasing how your qualifications align with the job requirements.
- An up-to-date resume.
- A cover letter detailing your interest in the position, your relevant skills and experience, and why you are the ideal candidate.
- At least three professional references with current contact information.
Supplemental Information
In addition to pay and other special employee programs, there are other benefits that WDFW employees may be eligible for. Click the “Benefits” tab at the top of this announcement to learn more.
Important Note:
All new employees must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9 Form) on their first day of work. If hired for this or any position at WDFW, you will be required to provide documentation proving you are eligible to work in the United States. For a list of acceptable documents, please use the following link: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
Veteran and Military Spouse Preference Notice:
Per RCW 73.16.010 Veterans and qualifying spouses who meet the minimum qualifications of a position are eligible for preference during the initial application review stage. To receive this benefit, please do the following:
- Notify us of your veteran or military spouse status by email at Elizabeth.Bullard@dfw.wa.gov.
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Veterans only – Attach a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22 or USDVA signed verification of service letter.
- Please redact any PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers.
- Subject line must include recruitment number, position, and spouse/veteran (example: 2024-1234 – Biologist 1 – Veteran)
- Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer
As part of WDFW’s efforts to advance respectful and inclusive work environments, the Agency expects inclusivity as part of our professional interactions and communications. Therefore, we want to ensure that all individuals feel welcome, are treated fairly and respectfully. All staff are empowered to fully contribute to serving their work unit, Agency, and the citizens of Washington.
The Department of Fish and Wildlife is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.
Request an accommodation: Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format please contact Jayme Chase by phone 360-902-2278 or email Jayme.Chase@dfw.wa.gov, or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at 800-833-6388.
Technical Difficulties: If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, please call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or support@neogov.com.
Other questions: If you have other questions regarding this position, please reach out to Elizabeth.Bullard@dfw.wa.gov and reference job #2024-12369.