Program Budget and Grants Manager (WMS2)

About WSDOT

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal agency with a global reputation for excellence. Our dedicated workforce plans designs builds and operates an integrated transportation system that safely and efficiently moves people and goods throughout the addition to maintaining over 20000 lane miles of state highway and 4100 bridges WSDOT manages the worlds longest floating bridge leads an award-winning Active Transportation Plan holds the record for the worlds widest tunneling project and operates the largest ferry system in the nation!

The Opportunity

WSDOT is seeking a highly skilled and strategic professional to serve as the Program Budget and Grants Manager within the Innovative Partnerships Division. This management position will provide leadership in planning developing and managing both operational and capital budgets and oversee grants administration. The Budget and Grants Manager will ensure that funding is allocated effectively to meet strategic goals conduct detailed fiscal and scenario analyses monitor expenditures and implement strategies to resolve budgetary challenges. The successful candidate will bring strong financial management and analytical skills expertise in budget development and reporting experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders including state and federal agencies and the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to support decision-making and program success.

What to Expect

The Office of Innovative Partnerships (OIP) is responsible for engaging the private sector in public private partnerships that can help advance transportation projects programs or policies. OIP also manages the investment of state and federal funds directly related to alternative fuel infrastructure activities across Washington State. OIP works collaboratively with the private sector government agencies non-profits and others to drive innovation in financing and construction of high priority transportation projects that have been determined to be in the best interest of the public.

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role theProgram Budget and Grants Manager will:

• Develop Program budgets allotments reconciliations reports and documents associated with all fiscal matters of the division.
• Act as the primary budgetary subject-matter expert for the division and provide sound budgeting advice.
• Calculate monitor and report revenue projections to assure expenses are within budgetary limits.
• Monitors financial performance against the budget identifying variances and recommending corrective actions.
• Establish monitor and report on quality functions for the division budget and grant deliverables.
• Work with divisions management team to establish fiscal priorities messaging and performance standards for division.
• Identify analyze and secure funding opportunities from federal state and local sources.
• Oversee the deployment of fiscal and contract data collection and reporting proposals: provide reviews and analysis.
• Develop grant proposals budgets and work plans in alignment with WSDOTs strategic objectives.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for grant-related inquiries and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity the following are required:

• Budget and Grant Analysis: Demonstrated ability to analyze evaluate and develop budgets and grants ensuring accurate financial planning and reporting.
• Project Management: Proven skills in managing multiple projects and deadlines effectively and independently prioritizing tasks to meet organizational goals.
• Public Sector Budgeting: Familiarity with public sector budgeting processes and enterprise financial management or reporting systems.
• Financial Policy Interpretation: Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply state financial laws rules and policies to guide decision-making forecasting and budget impact analysis.
• Financial Communication: Ability to translate complex budget information into clear understandable formats for a variety of audiences.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficient with MS Excel Word and other financial or data analysis tools to support budgeting reporting and decision-making.
• Organizational Financial Systems: Familiarity with organizational financial management and reporting systems including budgeting accounting project management and data analysis tools.
• Respectful Workplace:Demonstrated commitment to learning and growth. The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

It is preferred that qualified candidates also have:

• Advanced Project Management: Experience managing multiple complex projects and deadlines effectively independently and with strategic oversight.
• Interpersonal and Communication Skills:Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues agency programs/agencies the legislature and other stakeholders.
• Department-Specific Policy Knowledge: Familiarity with statutes policies procedures and methods specific to Department of Transportation programs and legislative-funded initiatives.
• Financial Forecasting and Monitoring:Experience forecasting monitoring expenditures and revenues and managing funds efficiently.
• Stakeholder Representation:Experience representing an organization on committees boards or workgroups addressing financial policy or program management issues.
• Financial Auditing:Experience auditing contracts finances reports reconciliations capital equipment charges and payment provisions.
• Legislative Analysis: Familiarity with developing and analyzing legislative fiscal notes and evaluating major state and federal legislation with budgetary impacts.
• Strategic Business Planning:Experience in planning analyzing and leading strategic initiatives in budgeting contracting and accountability.
• Grant and Loan Management:Experience in financial aspects of grants loans and federal applications including leading negotiations with state local private and federal partners.
• Presentation and Reporting:Ability to prepare and present papers studies or financial analyses for internal and external audiences.

Important Notes

• This position offers flexible/hybrid remote work options.
• In addition to base salary employees may be entitled to other forms of compensation depending on the type duties or location of the position. For union-represented positions more information on other forms of compensation can be found in the applicableCollective Bargaining Agreements. Information on other compensation types for non-represented positions can be found inChapter 357-28 of the Washington Administrative Code.
• WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information please visit please visit

Why WSDOT

• 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.
• PlanFor 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. Go toState Benefitsfor more information.

Check out this video to learn more:Why WSDOT

How to Apply

Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Your relevant experience may be evaluated to determine salary. Therefore it is very important that the Work Experience portion of the application be completed in as much detail as possible.

In order to be considered for this opportunity please include the following with your online application:

• An attached Resume outlining (in reverse chronological order) your experience to date.
• An attached Cover Letter that further explains your qualifications and indicates why you believe you are a viable candidate for this role.
• Contact details for a minimum of three (3) individuals who can attest to your work performance technical skills and job-related competencies. NOTE: This information may be entered in the References section of the online application; does not require an additional attachment.

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WSDOT is an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected included and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. All persons regardless of race ethnicity age veteran status sexual orientation and/ or gender identity are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the listed Recruiter.

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