Senior Budget and Policy Analyst - Budget Office

Location: Spokane Valley

Job Summary The Clark County Budget Office is seeking a highly analytical and collaborative professional to serve as a Senior Budget and Policy Analyst. This position is a key contributor to the County’s overall budget cycle, serving as a critical bridge between adopted budgets, long-range financial planning, and the County’s actual financial performance. In this role, you will work at the center of the County’s financial decision-making process—analyzing complex financial data, monitoring budget performance, and developing forecasts that inform executive leadership and policy direction.

You will evaluate countywide revenues and expenditures, identify trends and variances, and build financial models that support strategic planning, capital budgeting, and ongoing operational decision-making. This position plays a vital role in translating financial data into clear, actionable insights that strengthen the County’s fiscal health and long-term sustainability.

You will apply industry best practices, including those from GFOA, MSRC, WFOA, and ICMA, to drive high-quality financial analysis, reporting, and process improvement. The position requires strong technical expertise, including advanced financial modeling, forecasting, and data analysis, along with the ability to develop dashboards, automate reporting tools, and conduct economic and policy research. Just as importantly, you will serve as a trusted advisor to departments—partnering with them to solve complex budget challenges, improve financial processes, and align resources with County priorities.

Our Budget Office is a dynamic, collaborative, and high-performing team that takes pride in a strong work ethic and a supportive, engaging environment. While much of our work is technical and behind the scenes, we value teamwork, innovation, and a shared commitment to public service excellence. Team members are encouraged to think critically, contribute ideas, and continuously improve how we deliver budget and financial services across the organization.

This position is a fully in-person, office-based role and is not eligible for remote or hybrid work arrangements. Due to the highly collaborative nature of the work—including regular interaction with the Budget Office team, departments, and county leadership—consistent on-site presence is essential. The role requires in-person engagement to support real-time analysis, coordination, and problem-solving, and to maintain strong working relationships across the organization.

This is an excellent opportunity for a financial professional who thrives in a data-driven environment and is passionate about public sector finance. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical and problem-solving skills, advanced technical proficiency, and the ability to communicate complex financial information in a clear and meaningful way to support informed decision-making at all levels of the organization.

Qualifications Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business/Public Management, Finance, Economics, or closely related field is strongly desired; plus three-five (3-5+) years of professional administrative and budgetary experience involving responsibility for monitoring, analyzing, reviewing and presenting budget, fiscal, economic and/or operational data. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. EACH APPLICANT MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.

The Ideal Candidate :

The ideal candidate is a highly analytical, detail-oriented professional with strong financial modeling expertise and advanced Excel skills, capable of translating complex data into clear, actionable insights. They demonstrate sound judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities, with a proven track record in quantitatively intensive roles. This individual is an effective communicator and collaborator, able to present complex information clearly to both peers and executive leadership, while also navigating organizational dynamics with professionalism and political awareness.

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