Budget Analyst ; BA DOH

The Office of Program Financial Management (OPFM) within the Office of Financial Services (OFS) is recruiting for two Budget Analyst 4 positions that serve as trusted fiscal advisors and strategic partners to the Department of Health leadership.

These positions provide expert-level budget development, financial analysis, forecasting, and fiscal oversight while supporting critical public health programs across Washington.

• Develop, monitor, and maintain operating budgets while ensuring expenditures align with program priorities and available funding.
• Analyze financial data, identify trends, and provide recommendations that support informed decision making.
• Prepare budget projections, forecasts, and financial reports for program and executive leadership.
• Monitor expenditures and resolve fiscal issues to maintain compliance and financial integrity.

• Serve as the primary fiscal advisor and liaison between assigned programs and Office of Financial Services.
• Build collaborative relationships with program leadership and agency partners to support strategic financial planning.
• Translate complex financial information into clear recommendations for a variety of audiences.

• Coordinate fiscal review and monitoring of contracts and grants.
• Support federal funding requirements, maintenance of effort, matching requirements, and other funding obligations as applicable.
• Review fiscal impacts associated with new initiatives and funding opportunities.

• Ensure compliance with state and federal fiscal policies, procedures, and reporting requirements.
• Develop and improve financial processes that promote consistency, accountability, and operational efficiency.
• Support special fiscal projects and organizational initiatives as assigned.

• OPTION 1: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, public administration, or related field AND one or more years of experience providing financial management expertise in creating, managing, and refining complex financial budgets.
• OPTION 2: Associate degree in accounting, finance, business, public administration, or related field AND two or more years of experience providing financial management expertise in creating, managing, and refining complex financial budgets.
• OPTION 3: Four or more years of experience providing financial management expertise in creating, managing, and refining complex financial budgets.

• Experience with the state budget and legislative processes, including Washington State budget development and monitoring concepts.
• Experience with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to conduct revenue and expenditure analysis.
• Experience working with the state Enterprise Reporting, Web Intelligence systems, and/or Workday.

• Proficiency in MS Excel for spreadsheet tasks and database management.
• Proficiency in MS Word for document creation and formatting.
• Proficiency in MS Outlook or similar email systems for electronic correspondence.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and long‑term disability insurance.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Retirement plans.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Dependent care assistance and professional development opportunities.

• Position can be performed fully remotely.
• Standard business hours Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; additional hours may be required to complete projects.
• Alternative or flexible work schedule may be considered based on supervisory approval.

• Employee must be able to legally operate a state or privately‑owned vehicle; or provide alternate transportation while on state business.
• Occasional or infrequent travel may be expected to attend meetings, training, or conferences.

• Standard office furniture and equipment such as desk, office chair, cell phone, computer, monitor(s), keyboard, and mouse.

• Daily contact with diverse customers including federal agency staff, DOH…