NEOGOV · 5 months ago
Assistant Budget Officer
Thurston County – Olympia, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$54K/yr - $110K/yrThe Washington State Investment Board (WSIB) is a dedicated global investment management organization managing over $213.2 billion in assets. The Assistant Budget Officer will support comprehensive budget management and forecasting, ensuring compliance with policies while fostering relationships with various state agencies.
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Responsibilities
Directing development and administration of the WSIB’s biennial budget, allotments, and annual non-appropriated budget
Conducting detailed and complex budget preparation, analysis and administration of agency budget activities
Presenting budget-related updates, analysis and status reports to Board members and the CEO
Developing the WSIB’s plans for office space, leases, and facilities planning to accommodate staff and the workplace in alignment with budget plans and growth needs
Ensuring compliance with agency, statewide, and federal budget policies and regulations
Building and maintain strong working relationships with Office of Financial Management, Office of the State Treasurer, and other state agencies vital to the WSIB’s operational and financial performance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field and specific experience with public administration
Demonstrated professional-level experience involving complex public sector budget development and management, financial analysis, and public policy
Expertise relating to state budget, budget policy and procedures, and accounting principles and practices
Mastery of leadership and influencing principles
Sound understanding of the legislative and political process; ability to work effectively in political environments
Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with external and internal stakeholders
Sound understanding of strategic planning, business planning, and measurement of results
Ability to implement develop innovative budget solutions, quality principles, and continuous process improvements
Sound knowledge of WACs, RCWs, federal laws, financial policies, regulations, and procedures
Mastery of space planning and facilities management
Sound Knowledge of Certificate of Participation (COPS) financing procedures
Ability to present complex budget, policy and accounting information to a wide range of audiences; effective written and oral communication skills
Ability to negotiate and resolve conflicts
Ability to analyze complex financial data and determine its significance
Preferred
Expertise relating to the Washington state budget, state budget policy and procedures, and accounting principles and practices
Sound understanding of legislative and political process; ability to work effectively in political environments
Ability to develop and implement innovative budget solutions, quality principles and continuous process improvements
Sound knowledge of budget-related WACs, RCWs, federal laws, financial principles, regulations, and procedures
Demonstrated commitment to the WSIB's core values of integrity, excellence, patience, belonging, openness, service, and innovation
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision for employee & dependents
Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
Vacation, Sick, and other Leave
11 Paid Holidays and 1 Personal Holiday per year
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Long Term Disability
Life Insurance
Deferred Compensation Programs
Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)
Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA)
Employee Assistance Program
Commute Trip Reduction Incentives
Professional development opportunities
Flexible work schedules
Participation in the Combined Fund Drive
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Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
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