Budget Advisor - Federal Funds

This position may be filled as full-time or part-time FTE depending on the successful candidate’s preferences.

This is a hybrid position, and occasional in-person attendance for activities, meetings, and events as needed for business purposes is required.

The starting salary offer will be determined based on the successful candidate’s qualifications within the budgeted salary range of $108,000 - $134,016 annually. However, there is the potential for longevity, growth, and salary progression for the individual once employed.

The Office of Financial Management (OFM) serves as the backbone of Washington state government. Our mission is to make our state a better place by connecting people, budgets, policies, data, and systems for state agencies and the Legislature. Our team includes budget advisors, researchers, and other experts, all dedicated public servants working towards an equitable future for every Washingtonian.

If you want to play a key role in enhancing how state government serves its citizens, you’ve found the right place. Join us in making a meaningful difference for every Washingtonian!

Join the Office of Financial Management (OFM) and help shape Washington’s future by overseeing reporting on critical federal funding, including the multi-billion-dollar COVID relief funds. In this specialized role, you’ll lead the creation and publication of the annual Recovery Plan Performance Report (through 2027) and the Capital Project Fund Report
, ensuring Washington meets all federal transparency and compliance requirements.

You’ll partner closely with agencies and OFM’s Budget, Fiscal, and Statewide Accounting teams to gather information and produce accurate, consistent statewide reporting. This role is essential, unique, and offers the chance to become a key subject-matter expert in high-visibility federal fund reporting and tracking activities.

• Research federal legislation for the eligible uses and other requirements for various types of federal funds.
• Understand federal and state legislation and federal fund grant and other requirements.
• Represent OFM on internal and external work groups or other group assignments related to the use of federal funds. This includes the Governor’s Office Federal subcabinet, National Governors Association infrastructure coordinators, etc.
• Perform independent research and analysis of policies and proposals including expected outcomes, state and local costs, implementation strategies, and stakeholder positions.
• Serve as OFM Budget’s subject matter expert on Federal stimulus funds and laws, including those related to the American Rescue Plan Act, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the Inflation Reduction Act, the CHIPS and Science Act, and future federal legislation that interplays with state funding.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for OFM Budget on non-stimulus-related federal funds, this includes working with other Budget Division staff to ensure OFM maximizes and optimizes the use of federal funds across various budget areas.
• Communicate clearly with decision makers and senior-level staff, including develop and present recommendations to the Governor, executive team, policy staff, legislators, and stakeholders concerning the costs and effects of fiscal and policy proposals.
• Track financial data across various agencies and purposes, including federal government shutdown impacts.
• Have familiarity with performance and other measures that reflect the use of the COVID-related and other federal funds.
• Coordinate with agencies that receive federal funds.
• Coordinate with OFM Budget Division analysts on agencies use of federal funds.
• Participate in national educational opportunities to explain Washington’s…