DSHS BHA Budget Administrator
Are you a strong advocate for mental health services? Do you believe that our mental health system can be improved? If you like a challenge that results in big rewards, then we encourage you to keep reading!
The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) and the Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) is looking for a Budget Administrator that will lead us into the future. You’ll be working with Governor and legislative staff in the development of supplemental and biennial budgets that support the state psychiatric hospitals and multiple smaller state-operated inpatient psychiatric facilities, statewide forensic mental health programs, and BHA Headquarter operations. You’ll make significant recommendations based on expertise and knowledge in the areas of financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic decision making around fiscal issues.
Some of What You’ll Do
- Lead the development and submission of BHA’s biennial and supplemental budgets.
- Provide fiscal estimates of the impact of proposed legislation.
- Analyze financial data to inform the development of internal spending plans and allotments.
- Monitor expenditures to ensure BHA stays within the confines of the enacted budget.
- Provide financial analysis, recommendations, and advice to the BHA Executive Leadership Team.
- Act as a liaison between BHA, DSHS Central Budget Office, Office of Financial Management, and legislative staff.
- Supervise the work of a team of six budget professionals in developing supporting analysis and producing supporting documentation for decision packages, fiscal notes, internal spending plans, and year-end projections.
What We Want in Our New Administrator
Knowledge
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in public administration, accounting, business, or related field.
AND
A minimum of five years’ progressively responsible experience in state agency budgeting.
AND
Three years supervisory experience.
OR
Equivalent education/experience.
Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with diverse audiences regarding complex data and financial management principles and practices.
- Demonstrated ability to plan and manage multiple and complex projects and other assignments in collaboration with other BHA staff and staff in other administrations and agencies.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative to identify, investigate, take corrective action, and make recommendations to management on issues pertaining to financial management, budget development, public policy analysis.
- Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Excel at an advanced level of competency.
- Commitment to supporting a safe, respectful, equitable, and inclusive environment is required.
To Apply—
- Completed Application
- Resume
- Cover Letter
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 about job number 11645? Contact Joshua.Shawhan@dshs.wa.gov.
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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