Budget Manager WMS

This recruitment will be recruiting for two Budget Manager (WMS
2) positions to support the following divisions/offices:

• One Budget Manager - Community Services Division
• One Budget Manager – Program Support

At the Department of Commerce, we’re reimagining what’s possible in government. We’re builders, thinkers, and change-makers, working at the intersection of innovation, community, and impact. From unlocking critical funding to fueling inclusive economic growth, we’re turning big ideas into real-world solutions that uplift people and places.

Our agency’s strength lies in the diversity of our workforce, and the breadth of the lived experiences and perspectives employees bring to the work. We believe equity is not just a value but a practice, which is reflected in how we design programs, engage communities, and deliver outcomes. We foster a workplace culture where curiosity is encouraged, bold thinking is welcomed, and collaboration drives our impact.

This job is a commitment to reshape systems so they work better for everyone. If you’re ready to challenge the status quo and build meaningful connections, we want to meet you.

Let’s build what’s next, together.

The Department of Commerce is the one agency in state government that touches every aspect of community and economic development: planning, infrastructure, energy, public facilities, housing, public safety and crime victims, international trade, business services, and more. We work with local governments, tribes, businesses, and civic leaders throughout the state to strengthen communities so that all residents may thrive.

The Financial Services Division’s (FSD) Central Budget Office (CBO) has direct responsibility to act as stewards of the department’s financial integrity and credibility. Provides budget and allotment development, economic and fiscal impact analysis, and financial monitoring services to the agency.

The Community Services Division (CSD) budget manager partners with local governments, tribes, community action agencies, community-based organizations and nonprofits to provide community assistance and services. CSD’s primary goal is to promote individual and family self‑sufficiency, reduce poverty, and address the causes and effects of systemic violence. CSD is committed to equity and anti‑racism by centering the voices of underserved communities and building a safer Washington for everyone.

This position works within the Budget Management Team of the Central Budget Office within FSD and is responsible for the following units within the Community Services Division (CSD):

• Community Reinvestment Program (CRP)
• Crime Victims Advocacy
• Community Economic Opportunities
• Community Safety
• Special Initiatives

The Program Support (PS) budget manager works within the Central Budget Office, managing the budget for the following divisions/offices:

• Communications
• Community Engagement & Outreach Team
• Compliance & Contracts
• Director’s Office
• Financial Services
• Government Affairs
• Human Resources
• Innovation & Technology
• Office of Tribal Affairs

This position, and the team it supervises, provides strategic budget leadership for Commerce, providing effective analysis that supports executive decision making and operations. This position serves as a leader responsible for budget operations, broad financial oversight, fiscal compliance, and the implementation of relevant community services initiatives at the division level.

• Lead, coordinate, and maintain an effective fiscal note process. Partner with division team members to provide resources and tools that aid in the timely and accurate completion of fiscal notes. Create fiscal notes on behalf of the Program, and oversee fiscal notes drafted by others. Provide final quality control of fiscal notes and release fiscal notes on behalf of the agency.
• Engage and collaborate with process partners both internal and external to Commerce to facilitate information gathering and sharing. Create, improve, and follow standard assumptions and procedures for budgetary analysis.
• Review and analyze published budget documents from the Office of the Governor, Legislative chambers, and relevant subcommittees and/or agencies.…