NEOGOV · 1 day ago
Budget Analyst 4
Multiple Locations Statewide, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$73K/yr - $116K/yr
4+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Budget Analyst 4 to join the Washington State Department of Corrections. The role involves providing detailed budget analysis, development, and ongoing monitoring of the department’s operating budget, delivering accurate financial data to support informed financial decisions.
GovernmentSoftwareHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyGovTech
No H1B
Responsibilities
Being responsible for expert level professional advice, counsel, and guidance of program staff on strategies to address potential fiscal and resource impacts on program and delivery of services
Creating, updating, and discussing expert level detailed financial analysis, summary reports and various other adhoc reports for DOC, at least on a monthly basis with some more frequently
Accomplishing detailed analysis for all assigned programs and provides consultative planning and analysis services to division management and staff so that the division can achieve a uniformly high level of effective programs and efficient organization
Preparing reports including findings, conclusions, and recommendations for improvement of agency operations
Ensuring follow-up service is provided to divisional management to ensure compliance with indicated program changes
Providing consultative and budget services on complex cross program budgets so that management can achieve an effective program and an efficient operation
Being responsible for reports on program costs – projected and actual
Preparing, verifying, maintaining, and projecting data for the SPS System/HRMS system reports
Overseeing the coordination, updating, validation, maintenance and monitoring salary projections staffing reports
Allotments
Fiscal Notes and Decision Packages
Operating Systems
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
HS Diploma/GED
Minimum of four (4) years of state government budget experience (two biennial cycles) with increasing levels of responsibility
Ability to analyze and interpret data, write clearly and concisely, deal practically and effectively with others in a staff relationship, prepare professional reports, and work on a variety of tasks with frequent interruptions
Preferred
A Bachelor's degree in business, public administration, accounting, economics, or statistics
Five or more years of professional experience in budget, management or program analysis
Critical thinking - demonstrates ability to independently and creatively use judgment and critical thinking to interpret appropriate meaning and form conclusions necessary to resolve the problems or issues. This work may be done in the absence of clear guidelines or information
Communication - verbal and written - demonstrate clear and effective communication skills when creating reports, research, or corresponding to customer service requests. Proficiency: Skilled
Able to effectively handle unexpected situations that arise, resourceful in managing duties and attempts to develop solutions to problems you encounter or to seek appropriate assistance
Statewide financial systems: develops and demonstrates proficiency in using statewide financial systems, to include fiscal notes, BDS, and enterprise reporting. Create reports, decision packages, and fiscal notes. Enter data into these systems, conduct research to analyze behavior against budget plans. Proficiency: skilled
Provides effective, efficient and timely customer service to clients outside and inside the agency
Attention to detail and to multitask
Has the capacity to comprehend, learn, and retain volumes of budgeting information such as state laws, OFM policies and procedures, and DOC policies and procedures
Ability to multi-task and meet urgent deadlines while maintaining regular responsibilities and workload
Electronic mail: compose, send and respond to electronic mail. Skilled at using Microsoft Outlook functions such as calendars and meeting requests (creating and responding). Proficiency: Skilled
Use spreadsheet software, such as Microsoft Excel, to develop complex spreadsheets with macros, multiple math functions, advanced filters, and links to external sources of information. Create custom toolbars and chart types, and use data analysis tools. Proficiency: Skilled
Use word processing software, such as Microsoft Word, to create, format, and edit tables, columns, and charts. Import data, sort table data, and perform calculations in tables. Insert and format sections, create headers and footers, and work with pictures and draw objects. Proficiency: Skilled
Proficiency in operation of 10-key calculator, fax machine, copier, printer, and personal computer
Accountability – accepts personal responsibility for quality and timeliness of work. Works effectively alone and with others to accomplish tasks
Benefits
Remote/telework/flexible schedules (depending on position)
Up to 25 paid vacations days a year
8 hours of paid sick leave per month
12 paid holidays a year
Generous retirement plan
Flex Spending Accounts
Dependent Care Assistance
Deferred Compensation and so much more!
Insurance Benefits
Retirement and Deferred Compensation
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Holidays
Sick Leave
Vacation (Annual Leave)
Military Leave
Bereavement Leave
Additional Leave
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
The Carlyle Group,Warburg PincusWarburg 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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