NEOGOV · 18 hours ago
Assistant Director of Budget (WMS3)
Thurston County – Olympia, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$115K/yr - $147K/yrNEOGOV is part of the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), a multimodal agency with a global reputation for excellence. The Assistant Director of Budget will oversee the management of a complex $12 billion budget, ensuring effective financial policies and practices while leading a team of professionals in budgeting activities.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
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Responsibilities
Lead and supervise the professional budget office staff to ensure optimum use of resources (dollar and FTE) through completing timely staff appraisals, providing clear expectations, and identifying and providing professional development opportunities
Identify and evaluate risk and opportunities, monitor short and long-term organizational goals and operational activities, ensure appropriate, efficient, and effective use of resources are utilized to maximize public benefit
Investigate, develop, coordinate with others and provide responses to inquiries from legislative staff, legislators, executive staff, and other interested parties
Manage budget program restructures, which includes providing historical data as required by the Legislative Evaluating and Accountability Program Committee (LEAP)
Annually facilitates the development of biennial and/or supplemental budget requests for submittal to OFM; provide training and tools to WSDOT staff to support efficient budget development processes
Manage the continual implementation of budgets, including anticipating and identifying financial problems; recommend solutions; inform strategic decisions, monitor variance spending, and other factors that warrant budget adjustments
Monitor and report on expenditure trends; reviews and prepares numerous financial reports such as OFM variance reports (external) and the Quarterly Financial Report by program (internal), ensuring compliance with appropriate budget statutes, provisos, and legislative intent
Review, analyze and provide guidance regarding direction and intent from OFM, legislature, agency executives, and other interested parties while developing and/or monitoring budgets
Supervise development of a projected salary base using the Salary Projection System for use by the legislature in determining appropriate levels
Qualification
Required
Advanced education, training, and/or experience in financial management, business management, or other related fields, demonstrating competencies in developing, managing, and monitoring large, complex budgets
Knowledge of state budget processes to develop, implement, and evaluate financial strategies, efficiencies, and savings that promote responsible resource management and measurable public benefit
Ability to promote fiscal accountability and alignment with organizational goals
Demonstrated high emotional intelligence and proficiency in leading, mentoring, and developing professional staff
Ability to establish and communicate clear expectations, conduct performance evaluations and support professional development
Demonstrated proficiency and knowledge of state and federal employment requirements to effectively manage personnel, promote diversity, and ensure accountability and engagement
Demonstrated proficiency in facilitating cohesion through coaching, mentoring, and motivating staff by cultivating accountability and skillfulness
Advanced skills to build and maintain productive relationships with internal and external relationships that create positive customer satisfaction, achieve consensus and coordinate complex fiscal policies and financial activities
Mastery of negotiating outcomes, advocating agency positions, and resolving conflicts while maintaining professionalism and collaboration across diverse interdisciplinary teams
Mastery of effective communication and demonstrated ability to clearly and effectively communicate complex financial information both verbally and in writing
Advanced skills and the ability to prepare and present recommended budget strategies, policies, and materials tailored for decision-makers and diverse audiences
Ability to represent the department in meetings and hearings
Ability to develop a clear picture of the future and advanced skills to create and execute strategic and tactical unit plans that support near- and long-term organizational goals
Ability to apply advanced analytical, statistical, and problem-solving skills to objectively evaluate information, navigate legal principles, interpret complex laws, rules, policies and procedures, identify issues, communicate contrary points of view and support sound decision-making
Mastery of skills to effectively organize, prioritize, and manage multiple complex projects and competing priorities while delivering with advanced attention to detail, timeliness, and accuracy
Advanced experience utilizing technology and digital tools to manage budgets, communicate and create digital content; proficient in researching financial systems to find, evaluate and manage digital information
Advanced skills in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth
Takes action to meet the needs of others
Preferred
Advanced knowledge of state legislative budget processes, federal funding programs and procedures, and WSDOT's budget and funding structures, including transportation-related issues
Mastery experience using Microsoft O365 applications to support financial analysis, reporting, and communication
Experience navigating complex organizations and ability to navigate political environment to effectively achieve organizational goals
Ability to influence, persuade, and build consensus among stakeholders in politically active or high-stakes environments
Benefits
Work-Life Balance – We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service, while also sustaining a routine that suits each individuals’ lifestyle. As such, there are a number of flexible schedule options available, including telework options for eligible positions.
Paid Leave – In addition to 12 paid holidays, full-time employees earn up to 25 paid vacation days per year!
Tuition Assistance – Permanent employees have several options for assistance with education expenses, including tuition reimbursement programs, government discounts at participating colleges throughout the state, and eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
Plan For Your Future – WSDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a variety of healthcare options. Employees also have their choice of state retirement programs, and much more.
Insurance Benefits – Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
Retirement and Deferred Compensation – State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).
Public Service Loan Forgiveness – If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Holidays – Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Sick Leave – Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month.
Vacation (Annual Leave) – Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165.
Military Leave – Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Bereavement Leave – Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave.
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
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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