Budget Analyst 4 (BA4) Olympia

Thurston County, WA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 71472 - 96144

Posted on: 23 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Our vision is to ensure that Washington states children and youth grow up safe and healthythriving physically emotionally and academically nurtured by family and community.

Job Title:Budget Analyst 4 (BA4)
Location:Olympia WA - Full-Time/Remote. Flexible work schedule. A work/life balance is a main priority.
Closes:Saturday December 6th 2025
Salary:$71472 - $96144 Annually

Were looking for an expert in budget monitoring and analysis to join our team.

The Opportunity:
As a Budget Analyst 4 with the Financial & Business Services Division you will utilize your expertise in budget monitoring analysis and creation to help ensure fiscal sustainability for assigned programs within this job you interact with all levels and functions of the Agency including collaborating with the Cost Allocation Unit program managers the Fiscal Review Team and other Budget team members. This position reports directly to the Program Budget Manager which works out of our Olympia WA Headquarters office.

Work that matters
Have you wanted to make a difference in the lives of children youth and families in Washington state but do not have a social work degree The Department of Children Youth & Families mission is to protect and strengthen families through an array of services and supports so that families can flourish. When you join the DCYF budget team; you will play a vital and fundamental role in the agency achieving this the budget team your contributions in managing the agencys financial resources help to ensure that families have supports available to help them be successful.

Why DCYF
We are dedicated to your work-life harmony and offer one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation designed to support your lifestyle. DCYF offers flexible work schedules and tele-work environments.

Some of what you will get to do:

Prepare monthly budget status reports for management that provides analysis and projections of program spending grant health performance reporting and other projects.
Serve as an expert in monitoring and updating internal agency budget system to reflect projections for program and agency budget reporting.
Coordinate with the Cost Allocation Section to monitor the health of grants that fund programs within the incumbents assigned portfolio.
Develop accurate annual spending plans based on the biennial and supplemental budget for programs and monitor the expenditures to ensure fiscal sustainability.
Prepare in partnership with programs decision packages and other documents necessary to submit the biennial and supplemental agency budget request.
Coordinate with the Cost Allocation Unit to monitor the utilization of grants that fund programs within the incumbents assigned portfolio.
Develop accurate annual spending plans based on the biennial and supplemental budget for programs and monitor the expenditures to ensure fiscal sustainability.
Prepare and submit spending plan change requests as necessary.
Prepare in partnership with programs decision packages and other documents necessary to submit the biennial and supplemental agency budget request.
Review and analyze legislation to prepare Fiscal Notes during the Legislative session.
Ensure DCYF expends proviso funds consistent with legislative intent; monitor proviso spending and ensure all eligible expenditures are coded or transferred to the appropriate proviso throughout the year to ensure the fiscal year is closed efficiently.
Prepare fiscal year close accruals as necessary in coordination with Accounting.
Develop budgets which may include multiple funding streams for annual contract awards.
Develop and manage complex funding spreadsheets for contractor awards which include linking sources and data to obtain a variety of information including program budget reporting contractor budget and contract site-level information.

Required Qualifications:

Equivalent education/experience totaling nine (9) years in budgets management or program analysis.

A Bachelors degree with major study in business public administration accounting economics or a related field and five (5) years of professional experience in budgets management or program analysis. A Masters degree can substitute for some experience.

AND

The ability to take action to learn and grow.
The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

In addition to those required qualifications our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following:

A Masters degree with major study in business public administration accounting economics or a related field.
Minimum of three (3) years of experience managing budgets and coordinating fiscal projects.
Previous demonstrated ability providing ongoing monitoring and analysis of all facets of a programs spending including grants and contracts.
Previous demonstrated work experience in the development and design of a program and/or agency spending plans.

How do I apply
Complete your applicant profile and attach the following documents:

Cover Letter
Resume (current/updated) detailing experience and education

Supplemental Information:
The Department of Children Youth and Families (DCYF) is committed to Washingtons children and youth growing up safe healthy and thriving. We invite all candidates to join us in our mission to create a diverse and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. If you are excited about this role but you believe that your education and/or experience might not align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting we encourage you to apply anyway.

The Department of Children Youth and Families (DCYF) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age sex marital status sexual orientation race creed color national origin honorably discharged veteran or military status or the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability.

The incumbent must successfully complete formal training courses as required by law policy and regional requirements within one (1) year of their appointment.

This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). For more information: recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and wish to claim Veterans Preference MUST attach a copy of their DD214 or NGB Form 22 or other verification of military service. Please blackout (redact) the Social Security number before attaching any documents. For additional information on Veterans Preference and guidance on how to determine if you are eligible click here.

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Required Experience:

DescriptionOur vision is to ensure that Washington states children and youth grow up safe and healthythriving physically emotionally and academically nurtured by family and community.Job Title:Budget Analyst 4 (BA4)Location:Olympia WA - Full-Time/Remote. Flexible work schedule. A work/life balance i...

Description

Our vision is to ensure that Washington states children and youth grow up safe and healthythriving physically emotionally and academically nurtured by family and community.

Prepare monthly budget status reports for management that provides analysis and projections of program spending grant health performance reporting and other projects.
Serve as an expert in monitoring and updating internal agency budget system to reflect projections for program and agency budget reporting.
Coordinate with the Cost Allocation Section to monitor the health of grants that fund programs within the incumbents assigned portfolio.
Develop accurate annual spending plans based on the biennial and supplemental budget for programs and monitor the expenditures to ensure fiscal sustainability.
Prepare in partnership with programs decision packages and other documents necessary to submit the biennial and supplemental agency budget request.
Coordinate with the Cost Allocation Unit to monitor the utilization of grants that fund programs within the incumbents assigned portfolio.
Develop accurate annual spending plans based on the biennial and supplemental budget for programs and monitor the expenditures to ensure fiscal sustainability.
Prepare and submit spending plan change requests as necessary.
Prepare in partnership with programs decision packages and other documents necessary to submit the biennial and supplemental agency budget request.
Review and analyze legislation to prepare Fiscal Notes during the Legislative session.
Ensure DCYF expends proviso funds consistent with legislative intent; monitor proviso spending and ensure all eligible expenditures are coded or transferred to the appropriate proviso throughout the year to ensure the fiscal year is closed efficiently.
Prepare fiscal year close accruals as necessary in coordination with Accounting.
Develop budgets which may include multiple funding streams for annual contract awards.
Develop and manage complex funding spreadsheets for contractor awards which include linking sources and data to obtain a variety of information including program budget reporting contractor budget and contract site-level information.

Required Qualifications:

Equivalent education/experience totaling nine (9) years in budgets management or program analysis.

A Bachelors degree with major study in business public administration accounting economics or a related field and five (5) years of professional experience in budgets management or program analysis. A Masters degree can substitute for some experience.

AND

The ability to take action to learn and grow.
The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

In addition to those required qualifications our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following:

A Masters degree with major study in business public administration accounting economics or a related field.
Minimum of three (3) years of experience managing budgets and coordinating fiscal projects.
Previous demonstrated ability providing ongoing monitoring and analysis of all facets of a programs spending including grants and contracts.
Previous demonstrated work experience in the development and design of a program and/or agency spending plans.

How do I apply
Complete your applicant profile and attach the following documents: