Office Financial Lead; BA DOH

Financial Services
-Office of Program Financial Management

This home-based (remote) position is open to Washington residents and those living in Oregon and Idaho only.

The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is seeking an experienced and collaborative professional to serve as an Office Financial Lead within the Office of Financial Services (OFS). OFS provides leadership and support for agency priorities through quality financial and operational management, including budgeting, contracting, grant management, procurement, fiscal monitoring, and accounting services.

This position supports the Office of Immunization (OI) within the Division of Prevention and Community Health (PCH). PCH works with partners across Washington to promote healthy people and communities through policies, programs, and activities that encourage healthy behaviors and lifelong prevention.

The Office Financial Lead coordinates and supports the timely completion of budget, grant, contract, and other financial management activities for assigned programs. The position helps ensure responsible stewardship of public resources while providing day-to-day financial support to program leadership and staff. The Office Financial Lead also supports the Financial Operations Supervisor and serves as a backup to the supervisor as needed.

• Coordinate and support financial management activities for assigned programs and offices.
• Monitor budgets, expenditures, and financial activities to support responsible use of public resources.
• Provide financial information, analysis, and technical assistance to program leadership and staff.
• Identify financial issues and work with appropriate partners to resolve them.

• Coordinate financial activities related to grants and contracts, including monitoring, tracking, and reporting.
• Support timely completion of grant and contract requirements.
• Provide guidance to program staff on financial processes and requirements.

• Support day-to-day fiscal operations for assigned finance units.
• Help ensure compliance with state and federal laws, regulations, policies, and reporting requirements.
• Coordinate with internal partners to support accurate and timely financial processes.
• Serve as a backup to the Financial Operations Supervisor when needed.

• Build effective working relationships with program leaders, financial staff, and agency partners.
• Provide responsive customer service and practical financial guidance.
• Translate financial information and requirements into clear, understandable information for program staff.
• Collaborate across teams to improve financial processes and support organizational priorities.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping ensure that public resources are managed responsibly and effectively in support of programs that improve the health of people and communities across Washington. The Office Financial Lead will work with a collaborative and supportive team while partnering with program leaders and financial professionals across the agency. The role offers opportunities to strengthen financial expertise, build relationships across diverse programs, contribute to process improvements, and grow professionally while supporting work that has a direct connection to public health.

There are multiple pathways to qualify for this position. You must meet one of the options provided and any additional criteria listed. Experience may have been gained through paid or unpaid activities.

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