Central Administration Budget Analyst - Budget Analyst 4 - Project - *12365-24
Working Title- Central Administration Budget Analyst
Classification- Budget Analyst 4
Job Status- Full-Time/Project
Appointment Length- December 1, 2024 – June 30, 2026. There is a possibility to extend the project beyond the stated end date (based on available funding).
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!
Embrace this role to promote a healthy economy, protect community character, maintain an overall high quality of life, and deliver high-quality customer service.
Be a central figure in providing senior-level capacity towards the One Washington project.
With sustainability and conservation in mind, you will ensure effective use of current and future financial resources in order to meet the needs of Washington state’s fish and wildlife resources for the benefit of the public.
With your experience, you will assist in budget development and financial monitoring.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, this position will:
Catalogue and assist in remediating current processes in preparation for the new Workday accounting solution for One Washington.
- Process mapping across the Budget Office. This includes cataloguing each process within the office and determining the point in which Workday integrates.
- Analyze and inform risks and opportunities to Financial Services Program leadership.
- Attend One Washington meetings and trainings and transfer knowledge.
- Coordinate across different work units to understand how processes are interconnected to one another.
- Develop and iterate on new tools for the Budget Office through Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Power Query, Power Pivot, and more.
Under the guidance of Budget Managers, provide backup to program budget staff during peak workload and during One Washington implementation.
- As vacancies occur within programs, provide relief by engaging with commonly understood budget activities.
- Execute standard budget processes for programmatic budget staff so capacity is created for staff to engage with One Washington.
- Pull standard reports and process JVs for the Fiscal Office as needed.
- Prepare Master Index change requests and restrict codes as needed.
Work on special projects on behalf of the Chief Financial Officer, Budget Officer, and Deputy Budget Officer.
- Coordinate Fiscal Impact Statements in support of Human Resources for labor bargaining.
- Document processes and widgets for the Budget Office’s Benefits Register.
- Assist in data and reporting for the Director’s Office in non-standard work.
- Other special assignments that occur infrequently and at non-standard times.
Working Conditions:
Schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday. May 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.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, accounting, economics, statistics, or relevant field; and three (3) years of professional experience in accounting, budget, finance, or public administration.
Or
Current or recent experience as a Budget Analyst 4.
Please note: Additional qualifying experience in professional accounting, budgeting, finance, or public administration may substitute year-for-year for the required education. A master’s degree in a related field may substitute for two (2) years of the required experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
In addition to the required qualifications, our ideal applicant will possess some or all the following:
- Knowledge of basic budget development and of legislative processes and practices, including the fiscal note process.
- Knowledge of state financial systems including AFRS, ABS, TALS, SPS, BDS, CBS, Enterprise Reporting (Fastrack), and Web Intelligence.
- Knowledge of basic employee performance management standards and practices, such as planning and coaching.
Your application should include the following:
- A completed online application.
- An up-to-date resume (chronological preferred) showcasing how your qualifications align with the job requirements.
- A cover letter detailing your interest in the position, your relevant skills and experience, and why you are the ideal candidate.
- At least three (3) 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 Cheri.Potter@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 Cheri.Potter@dfw.wa.gov and reference job #2024-12365.