Budget Analyst 4 (BA4) DOH7205
Make a difference.
As an Office Financial Lead, Budget Analyst 4 (BA4) you will provide coordination and support of the timely completion of budget, grants, contracts, and overall financial management for a portfolio within the Division of Prevention and Community Health. This position ensures fiscally responsible management of programs that lead and supports the development of healthy people and communities in Washington through activities that promote policies and healthy behaviors to attain lifelong prevention and health. This position also provides support in the day-to-day fiscal operations of their assigned finance unit in supporting their Financial Operations Supervisor, so they can better support the Office Director and Deputy. Backs up Financial Operations Supervisor.
This position reports to one of the Financial Operations Supervisors overseeing one of the office unit team in the division Prevention & Community Health.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Lead in assignments, cyclical tasks, and other projects.
- Coordinate budget related assignments such as fiscal notes, decision packages, budget development, variance reporting, and other fiscal assignments in collaboration with the division Finance Lead.
- Lead and/or participate in workgroups and sub-groups.
- Assist in work related to creating a project in coordination with Division Financial Lead.
Manage budgets for their own portfolio.
- Work with program staff to gather operational changes that need to be reflected in the budget. Forecast any changes based on operational changes. Ensure all applicable costs are captured and are allowable to the funding source.
- Monitor budgets for accuracy of execution. Submit journal vouchers (JVs) when errors are found.
- Conduct research on expenditure or revenue anomalies and assist in finding a resolution.
- Provide program and office leadership with consultation in navigating the budget process, assignments, and budget variances.
- Assist in developing fiscal notes or decision packages.
- Present budget status reports and updates to programs and Financial Services leadership.
Provide training and assist in the development of training.
- In collaboration with Division Financial Lead and PCH Finance Leadership Team identify, develop, maintain process documents, guides, and process timelines, and provide training.
- Provide just-in-time training for assignments and tasks.
This is a full-time, permanent Budget Analyst 4 (BA4) position that requires the incumbent may be located anywhere within the State of Washington. Telework (mobile work) is currently expected. When approved, the incumbent will work with their supervisor to identify an appropriate work schedule and balance including telework and reporting to the Tumwater office, WA duty station for work activities as needed. Attendance to the Tumwater office will be rare and infrequent.
Required Qualifications.
Option 1: Four (4) or more years of experience in performing financial functions in budget, accounting, or program financial management field.
OR
Option 2: An Associate’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance or an allied field; AND two (2) or more years of experience in performing financial functions in budget, accounting, or program financial management field.
AND
- Five (5) or more years of work experience comparing and analyzing financial data, identifying issues or challenges, and trends; using critical thinking to provide important feedback and status reports; and problem solving to offer well thought out options for resolution and next steps.
Required Computer Skills:
- Microsoft Outlook – Basic ability to compose, send, and respond to e-mail and to coordinate schedules and schedule meetings.
- Microsoft Explorer – Basic ability to navigate the internet to find and download information.
- Microsoft Excel – Intermediate ability to create and manipulate large or complex spreadsheets; use complex mathematical formulas to calculate data, and link worksheets; import data from other sources, filter lists, and create and format charts and graphs.
- Microsoft Word – Intermediate ability to create, format, and edit tables, charts and graphs; insert and format sections, create headers and footers, and work with pictures and draw objects.