Wildlife Program Budget Manager - WMS Band 2

Overview

Title – Wildlife Program Budget Manager
Classification – WMS Band 2
Job Status – Full‑Time/Permanent
WDFW Program – Financial Services Program, Budget Office
Duty Station – Olympia, Washington – Thurston County
Remote Employment – Telework up to 2 days per week at the supervisor’s discretion
Posting Timeframe – Until June 14, 2026 (application review ongoing)

• Serve as the key budget advisor on development, coordination, and oversight of the Wildlife Program’s operating budget.
• Lead agency-wide coordination of control totals, spending plans, allotments, and fund balance projections for an operating budget exceeding $400 million per biennium.
• Drive continuous improvement of financial systems and statewide business processes by developing tools, training, and procedures that strengthen budget development and monitoring across the agency.
• Support development and oversight of the Wildlife Program’s spending plans and state financial system entries.
• Coordinate the development of internal program allotments in the Contracts and Project System (CAPS) database and monitor their accurate upload into TALS.
• Provide technical assistance to programs to interpret Office of Financial Management (OFM) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) rules and principles.
• Improve coordination between the Fiscal, Human Resources, Contracts, and Budget divisions to ensure accurate data in state financial systems.
• Develop working relationships and periodic meetings to improve coordination and quality of information provided to budget and programs.
• Work directly with other Budget Managers to develop, draft, and present standard operating procedures to the Budget Officer.
• Train and mentor budget staff on internal agency budget processes and financial systems.

• Work Setting – Busy office environment; may be required to work more than 40 hours or on weekends during peak periods.
• Schedule – Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; flexible schedule possible with supervisory approval.
• Travel – Occasional travel within Washington state for training, meetings, and conferences.

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, economics, business, public administration, statistics, or a closely related field.
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible professional experience in budget development, monitoring, and administration.
• Experience analyzing complex budget and revenue issues.
• Experience conducting administrative and operational studies.
• Experience maintaining accurate records and files.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and X‑Lookup/V‑Lookup; ability to create charts and graphs.

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in budget development, monitoring, and administration.
• Professional experience within state or local government budget systems.
• Working knowledge of statewide budgeting and accounting systems, including:
• Agency Financial Reporting System (AFRS)
• The Allotment System (TALS)
• Salary Projection System (SPS)
• Novatus
• Agency Budget System (ABS)
• Capital Budget System (CBS)
• Enterprise Reporting
• Web Intelligence (AdHoc)
• Experience with WDFW’s Contracts System and Centralized Accounting and Processing System (CAPS) Financial.

Per RCW 73.16.010, veterans and qualifying spouses who meet the minimum qualifications are eligible for preference during the initial application review stage. Notification of veteran or military spouse status should be provided by e‑mail to kaila.daudt.gov. Veterans must attach a copy of DD‑214 (Member 4), NGB‑22, or USDVA verification of service. PII such as social security numbers must be redacted.

The Department of Fish and Wildlife is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create an inclusive environment that respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation, and gender identity diversity. All staff are empowered to contribute effectively to the agency and its mission.

Persons needing accommodation in the application process or for this announcement in an alternative format may contact Jayme Chase by phone 360‑902‑2278 or email Jayme.

Chase.gov, or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at 800‑833‑6388.

Benefits include medical (including vision), dental, basic life and long‑term disability insurance, retirement plans, paid leave, staff training, and other compensation benefits. For a complete list of benefits and specific details, please refer to the benefits section of the official posting.