Budget Analyst, Budget Analyst 4 In-Training

Description Budget Analyst, Budget Analyst 4 BA4/BA3 In-Training/BA2 In-Training/BA1 In-Training Recruitment #2023-11-A077 Full-time, Permanent, Represented position Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered Location: Natural Resources Building, Olympia, WA Salary: $3,558.
00 - $7,262.
00 Monthly Review of applications is ongoing.
We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 12/13/23.
It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.
Want to join something GREAT and make a difference? Do you enjoy working with a variety of internal and external audiences regarding strategic budget planning and budget management, both in a team and on an individual basis? Do you like the thought of using your budget skills to ensure the health of Washington's natural resources for future generations? If the answer is yes, then we have an opportunity for you! The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Office of Finance, Budget & Economics (OFBE) is looking for a permanent Budget Analyst 4 to provide budget planning and management services across the agency.
Our goal is to continue the professional development of any successful candidate, whether fully qualified to begin as a Budget Analyst 4 or beginning your budgetary career as a Budget Analyst 1, we are committed to building our team.
This position implements our commitment to DNR’s core values to ensure we are building leaders at all levels and building our teams for success while innovating and using creative problem-solving to tackle complex and crucial issues.
We will hire at a level commensurate to the requirements listed below and will train you to be an expert in your field as a Budget Analyst 4.
The OFBE Budget Team works to ensure that program activities and funding fit within the broader context of the DNR’s mission and goals.
As a member of the team, you will work to support financial compliance with state and federal laws, regulations, and reporting requirements, and facilitate the operational effectiveness and financial stability of the Agency’s Programs.
As a DNR Budget Analyst, you’ll be involved in budget planning, development, projections, analysis, and monitoring for agency programs and initiatives.
You will serve as a strategic budget expert, providing leadership, research, analysis, and recommendations on complex and often unprecedented budget issues that have budget, policy, and natural resource impact.
Duties Responsibilities: This position performs expert-level, independent budget and program planning analysis for multiple DNR programs.
It provides budgetary and financial analysis to program managers and staff while supporting all aspects of those budgets from budget development, allotment development, budget management, fiscal notes, and performance measures.
This position may also provide department consultative and budget services on complex inter-agency programs so that the agency can achieve a uniformly high level of effective programs and efficient organizations.
This position interprets existing budget policies to staff and other administrative personnel; and coordinates the design, development, implementation, maintenance, and modification of budgetary procedures.
This work is performed at the agency level to achieve a uniformly high level of operational efficiency and consistency.
Responsibilities include: Collaborates with managers to build meaningful and actionable budgets and then actively advises on implementation status and suggested modifications to the plan.
Reviews and writes agency Decision Packages and Fiscal Notes and answers questions from the Governor’s Office and the State Legislature.
These communications require the ability to use both persuasive writing skills and technical writing for credibility skills.
Budget tools and systems development and maintenance for the Department of Natural Resources.
Helps to build systems for monitoring and reporting on expenditures related to Environmental Justice and submitting reports for the agency.
Supported programs include operational programs with dedicated budget support.
Qualifications This may be filled as an in-training position.
This is designated as a 6-40 month training plan that may be extended to a maximum of 40 months.
If you complete all elements of the training steps in a shorter amount of time, we may waive the remainder of the time required.
Candidates will be considered as Budget Analyst 4, Budget Analyst 3 (In-Training), Budget Analyst 2 (In-Training), or Budget Analyst 1 (In-Training) depending on qualifications.
Budget Analyst 1 (BA4 In-Training) required qualifications (Salary range: $3,700-$4,968 per month): Associate's Degree OR current or recent experience as a Budget Analyst 1.
OR equivalent education/experience: Additional qualifying experience in professional accounting, budgeting, finance, or public administration may substitute year for year of education.
DNR Core Competencies: Personal Accountability Value Others Compassionate Communication Inspire Others Commitment to Excellence Budget Analyst 2 (BA4 In-Training) required qualifications in addition to the qualifications above (Salary range: $4,282-$5,756 per month): Associate's degree in business, public administration, accounting, economics, statistics, or relevant field; AND one year of experience in accounting, budgeting, finance, or public administration; OR a combination of education and/or experience equivalent working AND One year of professional experience; OR Current or recent experience as a Budget Analyst 1.
A Bachelor’s degree in a related field may replace professional experience.
Demonstrated experience/skills using MS Office, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel to create, modify, print, and format spreadsheets.
Understanding of the state budget process including biennial appropriation requests, developing, and building a state budget request, and allotment requests.
Understanding of budgeting systems including allotments, variance reports, performance measures, and activity-based budgeting.
Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Visual Basic/Excel macros, PowerPoint, Financial Reporting Software, and Systems.
Budget Analyst 3 (BA4 In-Training) required qualifications in addition to the qualifications above (Salary range: $4,723-$6,349 per month): Bachelor’s Degree in business, public administration, accounting, economics, statistics, or relevant field; AND Three years of professional experience in accounting, budgeting, finance, or public administration; OR Current or recent experience as a Budget Analyst 2; OR Equivalent education/experience: Additional qualifying experience in professional accounting, budgeting, finance, or public administration may substitute year for year of education.
A master’s degree in a related field may replace two years of experience.
Experience with the state budget process including biennial appropriation requests, developing and building a state budget request, and allotment requests.
Experience with the State Allotment System (TALS) and Agency Budget System (ABS).
Experience with budgeting systems including allotments, variance reports, performance measures, and activity-based budgeting.
Experience with Cost Allocation Methodologies.
Experience with Microsoft Excel, Visual Basic/Excel macros, PowerPoint, Financial Reporting Software, and Systems.
Budget Analyst 4 required qualifications in addition to the qualifications above (Salary range: $5,615-$7,552 per month): Bachelor’s Degree in business, public administration, accounting, economics, statistics, or relevant field; AND Four years of budgeting, including one complete biennial cycle, with increasing levels of responsibility; OR Current or recent experience as a Budget Analyst 3.
OR Equivalent education/experience: Additional qualifying experience in professional accounting, budgeting, finance, or public administration may substitute year for year of education.
A master’s degree in a related field may replace two years of experience.
Demonstrates initiative and develops fresh ideas that provide solutions to all types of workplace challenges Leadership experience and skill as demonstrated by influencing and working effectively with others, obtaining cooperation from other departments and internal staff, displaying initiative in finding better solutions, following through by communicating decisions, and taking action.
Creativity / Innovation - Develops new insights into situations and applies innovative solutions to make organizational improvements; supports a work environment that encourages creative thinking and innovation; designs and implements new and innovative programs and/or processes.
Special Requirements and Conditions of Employment: This position's duty station is in Olympia at the Natural Resources Building.
The work is performed in an office setting.
This position is authorized to telework (after the probationary period) and must adhere to current agency telework policies and procedures.
Occasional travel will be required to region offices or training.
Desired Qualifications: Experience with the state budget process including biennial appropriation proposals; developing and building a state budget request; principles and procedures of governmental accounting and budgeting; and an understanding of accounting systems design.
Master's degree in business, public administration, accounting, economics, or statistics and five to six years of professional experience in budgets, management, or program analysis.
Demonstrated experience in the following: Effectively working independently under general supervision.
Effectively applying and adapting established accounting methods to a variety of payable and accounting transactions.
Effectively analyzing, monitoring, and evaluating accounting activities.
Experience in natural resource management business practices and familiarity with forest management operations.
Experience writing and reviewing legislation analysis and fiscal notes.
Experience with the state budget process including biennial appropriation requests, developing and building a state budget request, and allotment requests.
Experience with the State Allotment System (TALS) and Agency Budget System (ABS).
Experience with DNR budgeting systems including DNR spending plans, variance reports, performance measures, and activity inventory.
\ Knowledge of relational databases, Visual Basic/Excel macros, PowerPoint, Enterprise Reporting, and Web Intelligence.
Leadership experience and skill as demonstrated by influencing and working effectively with others, obtaining cooperation from other departments and internal staff, displaying initiative in finding better solutions, following through by communicating decisions, and taking action.
Demonstrated experience of fiscal accountability by following finance regulations, principles, standards, and guidelines when committing financial resources or recommending options for budget transactions.
Supplemental Information Application Requirements: To be considered you must apply online at www.
careers.
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Attach a letter of interest describing how your experience and qualifications relate to the position profile and the position required, desired, and special requirements.
Attach a resume describing your experience and qualifications.
Provide three to five professional references – you may attach a document, use the References text field in the online application, or include it with your resume.
Important: Do not attach any documents that include photos or private information (social security number, year of birth, etc.
).
Complete all supplemental questions.
Questions? Please contact Nicole Dixon at 360-485-7451 or e-mail us at DNRrecruiting@dnr.
wa.
gov About the Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
At DNR we approach our work through the lens of making Washington a better place environmentally and are dedicated to serving Washington’s lands and communities through diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Our Vision – Our actions ensure a future where Washington’s lands, waters, and communities thrive.
Our Mission – Manage, sustain, and protect the health and productivity of Washington’s lands and waters to meet the needs of present and future generations.
Our Core Values: Safety and Well-Being —Our top priority is the safety of the public and our employees.
Public Service —We value and respect the public we serve, and we value and respect the people of the Department of Natural Resources who step up to serve.
Innovation and Creative Problem-Solving — We solve our state’s most pressing challenges through innovative thinking, dedication, and bold and creative vision.
Leadership and Teamwork —We are committed to building leaders at all levels and building teams for success.
DNR provides excellent benefits, a few of which include: Commitment to organizational health and wellness Work/life balance DNR Employee Resource Groups (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council, Women’s Employee Resource Group, Veterans Employee Resource Group, etc.
) Statewide Employee Business Resource Groups, visit here to learn more Leadership that empowers and supports employees Professional development opportunities Educational and career development aid Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility Opportunities to participate in wildland fire suppression assignments A comprehensive benefits package that includes employer contributions toward health insurance, paid holidays, retirement plans, sick leave, and vacation days.
Visit https://careers.
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Additional Information: This recruitment may be extended and may also be used to fill future similar vacancies for up to sixty (60) days.
DNR does not use the E-Verify system.
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We thank you and are grateful for your service! Equal Opportunity Employer: The Washington State Department of Natural Resources is an equal opportunity employer.
We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation, and gender identity diversity.
Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.
Persons needing accommodation in the application/testing process or this job announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 522-2500 or email DNRrecruiting@dnr.
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