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NEOGOV · 2 months ago

Budget Analyst 4

Thurston County – Olympia, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$69K/yr - $93K/yr

9+ years exp

NEOGOV is looking for a Budget Analyst 4 to join the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board in Olympia, WA. This role is crucial for supporting the agency's budgeting processes, ensuring compliance with state requirements, and providing timely budget status reporting and analysis.

GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead Budget Development and Monitoring

Coordinate the development of the agency budget

Develop and process allotments for the assigned programs

Create and distribute monthly budget activity reports in a timely manner, providing analysis and solutions to the programs as needed

Analyze irregularities and notify accounting of needed corrections in a timely manner

Understand and update Performance Measures in the OFM system on a quarterly basis

Communicate professionally within the agency providing consultative and budget services

Lead the coordination of fiscal note requests

Receive and track requests from OFM

Notify division fiscal note coordinators

Compile feedback and draft fiscal note in the fiscal note system

Field miscellaneous inquiries received by the budget office

Provide data and analysis for inquiries received from program managers within the agency, OFM and legislative staff, and public records requests

Revenue Reporting and other duties as assigned

Complete the Quarterly Distribution of excess funds

Update quarterly Distribution by Fiscal Year spreadsheet

Update population quarterly to be used for distributions

Prepare monthly revenue reports

Maintain program Results Map and report out quarterly

Qualification

Budget developmentAdvanced ExcelResearchAnalytical skillsReport developmentCommunication skillsRelationship-building skills

Required

Nine (9) years of combined relevant experience and education in budget development, execution and report development

Advanced Excel skills (create Pivot tables and charts, write formulas such as Vlookup, IF/Sumif)

Research and Analytical Skills/Abilities: Ability to analyze, evaluate and draw conclusions from data; support recommendations with facts and analysis; interpret and apply rules, laws, policies and procedures

Relationship-Building Skills/Abilities: Ability to develop positive, productive, respectful working relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders including agency management and staff, and OFM and legislative staff

Communication Skills/Abilities: Ability to convey ideas and facts orally and in writing using language the audience will best understand

The ability to take action to learn and grow

The ability to take action to meet the needs of others

Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package (including but not limited to Medical/Dental/Vision, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance etc.)

Paid Vacation, Leave, and Holidays

Tuition Waiver (enrollment in courses at state universities/colleges on a space availability basis - all or a portion of the tuition/fees may be waived for state employees)

Tuition reimbursement (courses taken with prior approval in order to further employee’s career development with the WSLCB)

Training and career development programs (including online courses and LinkedIn Learning)

A healthy work/life balance (this may include flexible/alternative work schedules and telework/remote work opportunities, when possible)

Employee Assistance Program - confidential program created to promote the health, safety and well-being of public service employees

Generous wellness program (we offer reimbursements for certain fitness related activities)

Onsite exercise facility (for employees working at WSLCB Headquarter Building in Olympia)

Infants at Work Program to promote parent and infant bonding, parental well-being and healthy infant development. Depending on your job duties, work location and supervisor approval, eligible employees who are new mothers, fathers or legal guardians can bring their infant (six weeks to six months) when they return to work.

Free parking