State of Washington · 5 days ago
Assistant Director of Budget (WMS3)
Bay View, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$28/hr - $31/hrThe Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal agency with a global reputation for excellence. They are seeking an Assistant Director of Budget to ensure the integrity and effective management of a complex $12 billion budget, overseeing financial policies and leading a team of professionals in budgeting activities.
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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
Flexible/hybrid remote work options
12 paid holidays
Up to 25 paid vacation days per year
Tuition Assistance
Comprehensive benefits package
Variety of healthcare options
Choice of state retirement programs
Medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance
Medical flexible spending account
Basic life and long-term disability insurance
Dependent care assistance
Washington State Employee Assistance Program
Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS)
Deferred Compensation Program (DCP)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Paid personal holiday
Paid sick leave
Paid military leave
Paid bereavement leave
Leave Sharing
Parental Leave
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay
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