Budget Analyst

Budget Analyst (BA4)

Making a positive impact on state government!

Washington Technology Solutions (WaTech) provides enterprise IT service, support, strategy and security for Washington state public agencies and municipalities. Through teamwork, partnership, and collaboration WaTech works to transform public service through a connected government.

About the position

This position is a part of WaTech's finance group and provides financial management services to managers and staff within the agency. The staff in the Finance group works collaboratively with each other in the areas of budgeting, billing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger accounting. This position reports to the Budget Manager.

As a Budget Analyst, you will be responsible for an $80 million portfolio, which includes IT networks and facilities and cybersecurity.  

Some of what to expect with this role:

• Lead, maintain, and coordinate the following: Chart of Accounts, Compensation Impact Model (CIM) and the Quarterly Allotments.

• Develop and maintain the internal and external budgets for IT networks and facilities and cybersecurity.

• Analyze, project and provide timely and accurate executive-level financial information for the assigned programs on a monthly basis and more frequently if needed.

• Provide advice to the managers of the assigned programs on financial matters.

• Coordinate, collaborate and prepare financial analysis for fiscal requests from the Office of Financial Management (OFM) and Legislature for the assigned programs.

• Develop budget requests (decision packages) for maintenance and policy level packages.

• Prepare WaTech's portion of the Central Service Model (CSM) and modifications to the model for review by the Budget Manager.

• Lead, coordinate, and collaborate with directors and Service Owners/Managers in the development of biennial budgets and internal service level budgets.

• Analyze legislative bill for appropriations, reconcile appropriations with funding and expenditure authorities.

Here's what we're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, public administration, or closely related field. (Professional experience in budget development, execution, and report development may substitute year-for-year for education).

• Five years of professional experience in budget development, execution and report development for state agencies or local governments.

• Exceptional organizational, oral, and written communication skills.

• Advanced Excel skills (create Pivot table and charts, write formulas such as Vlookup, IF/SumIf)

Preference may be granted to applicants with the following:

• One year of experience with Washington state budget processes and applications.

• Six months experience with Washington state accounting processes.

• Experience with information systems such as AFRS, Workday, ERP reporting, Apptio or other database systems.

• Exceptional interpersonal skills.

• Experience writing funding proposals, issue papers, or similar.

• Knowledge of Washington state legislative process.

• Knowledge of SharePoint and MS Teams.

We value diversity and different perspectives:

WaTech is committed to providing equal access and opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees. We seek to attract and retain a diverse staff and welcome your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity.

What WaTech Offers:

As an employee of WaTech, you'll have access to an outstanding employee benefits package that includes medical and dental plan options for you and your family, paid leave and holidays, retirement plan options and more.

While WaTech is headquartered in Olympia, Washington, which is near some of the country's most scenic national parks, we are able to offer many of our positions telework and flexible schedule options to help support a healthy work life balance.

To learn more about WaTech, and what our employees enjoy about working here, please visit our website.

How to apply:

Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Please select the large "apply button" at the top of this announcement. You may need to create a profile and account in Washington state's automated application system. We invite you to include your name and pronouns in your material to ensure we address you correctly throughout the application process.

To be considered for this position you will need to:

• Submit your online application.

• Answer all required Supplemental Questions.

• Attach a Letter of Interest that addresses how your experience qualifies you for this role.

• Attach a Resume that clearly documents the work history, training, and education that makes you a viable and competitive candidate for this position.

• Include Three professional references and their contact information.

Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application. (Please redact any personally identifiable data such as social security number prior to submittal.)

Note: Applications without the requested attachments identified above or containing supplemental question responses with comments such as "see resume" may lead to your application being disqualified from consideration.

Conditions of employment:

This position requires a background check. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position and is a continued condition of employment.

Recruitment process:

First round of application assessments will be conducted seven days after the initial job posting date. The hiring authority reserves the right to offer the position at any time after the initial seven-day job posting date during the recruitment process. It is to the applicant's advantage to apply as early as possible. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions.

Note: As a part of this recruitment's assessment process in the interview step, there may be a written assignment.

Contact us: For inquiries about this position, please contact Rebekah Wilkes at (360) 407-8646 or email to Rebekah.Wilkes@WaTech.wa.gov

Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or for an alternative format may contact Human Resources at (360) 407-8242 or Human.Resources@watech.wa.gov. Persons of disability or those who are deaf or hard of hearing can call the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388. WaTech complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements of the federal Form I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form on the first day of employment.