DSHS ALTSA Senior Budget/Forecast Analyst Join our team at the Aging and Long-Term Support Administration (ALTSA) Management Services Division (MSD) as a Senior Budget Analyst. Our budget team supports both ALTSA and the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA), with a combined budget that represents approximately 70% of the DSHS operating budget. In this role, you will provide budgetary and analytical support for DDA supporting the organization's mission to transform lives by providing support and fostering partnerships to empower people to live the lives they want.
As a senior budget analyst, you will build collaborative relationships within our team and with DDA subject matter experts and leverage your advanced Excel and analytical skills to provide expert budgetary consultation and support. Together, we will develop, analyze, and monitor the $5.4 billion biennial budget allocated by the Legislature for DDA.
The work performed in this position will be instrumental in shaping DDA budgetary decisions. You will serve as a subject matter expert within our team, creating, monitoring, and reporting on various financial aspects such as allotments, fiscal notes, bill analysis, monthly budget status reports, and projections. Additionally, you will perform a crucial role in the preparation of DDA's biennial and supplemental budget requests by working with subject matter experts to develop fiscal models and decision packages.
If you are looking for an opportunity to grow your budget career with a great team doing varied and important work that makes a major difference in the lives of others, this is an amazing opportunity.
This position is eligible to telework up to four days per week but is required to report on-site to meet business needs at least once per week.
Some of what you'll do:- Prepare and enter initial and adjusted budget allotments based on legislative appropriations.
- Develop budget status reports for assigned areas based on projections that are used to develop monthly fiscal status reports.
- Maintain staffing plans for assigned programs based on established program spending plans and available funding and review and approve position action requests.
- Review legislation for fiscal impact and prepare bill analyses; prepare fiscal models for assigned fiscal notes and work with program subject matter experts to prepare comprehensive narrative statements.
- Support the budget team with various ad hoc assignments, fiscal modeling, and answering questions from program staff.
Who should apply?
To qualify for this role, a candidate must possess one of the following education and experience options:
- Master’s degree with a focus in accounting, business, economics, finance, public administration or related field; OR
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in math, statistics or related major; OR
- Bachelor's degree with a focus in accounting, business, economics, finance, public administration or related field and four years of experience defined below; OR
- Associate’s degree and six years of experience defined below; OR
- High school diploma/GED and eight years of experience defined below.
Experience Defined:
Work experience in state budget, or in a related field such as accounting, business, economics, finance, or public administration. If the work experience is not in state budget, advanced proficiency in Excel must be demonstrated in your answers to the supplemental questions, cover letter, and resume.
What we're looking for:
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret data, write clearly and concisely, and prepare professional reports.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and develop professional collaborative relationships both within and outside a team and at all levels within an organization.
- Knowledge of budget principles and the state budget process.
- Meticulousness, detail-oriented, and a strong focus on accuracy.
How to apply:
Only candidates who reflect the minimum qualifications on their NEOGOV profile will be considered. Failure to follow the application instructions below may lead to disqualification. To apply for this position, you will need to complete your profile which includes three professional references and attach:
- A cover letter that specifically addresses how you meet the qualifications for this position and your interest in budget.
- Current resume.
- College transcripts.
The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring an equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.
Questions? Please contact sharon.sterling@dshs.wa.gov or call our Talent Acquisition main line (360) 725-5810 and reference job number 10619. Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. 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 job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.
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