Budget Analyst 4 w/in-training, Financial Services Division, Tumwater

Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or requiring information in an alternative format may contact the recruitment team at HREmployment@atg.wa.gov. Those with a hearing impairment in need of accommodation are encouraged to contact the Washington Relay Service at 1-800-676-3777 or www.washingtonrelay.com.
 

Position and Salary:
 
The Attorney General’s Office is recruiting for a permanent full-time Budget Analyst 4 in the Financial Services Division. This position is located in Olympia, Washington, and  is not union-represented. Note: there is the possibility of an in-training from the Budget Analyst 3 level.

Budget Analyst 3 Salary range 54: $60,132 - $80,820

Budget Analyst 4 Salary range 61: $71,472 - $96,144
The base pay offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the preferred candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

The AGO provides a workplace that is understanding of work-life balance and promotes advancement by offering a wide variety of professional development and growth opportunities.

Excellent benefits:
 
Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation, including Medical/Dental/Vision for employees & dependent(s); Vacation, Sick, and Other Leave; 11 Paid Holidays per year; Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) plans; and Life Insurance.  Beyond these traditional benefits, we offer Dependent Care Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Deferred Compensation, Employee Recognition Leave, and more. With the goal of employee health and wellness, we also offer:

• Flexible schedules and part-time/hybrid telework options;
• A Wellness Program, an Infants in the Workplace Program, and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides counseling, webinar, and other cost-free support resources;
• Numerous employee-driven affinity groups to foster community and connection, including Bereavement, Elder Care, Parenting, POC, LGBTQ+, Veterans and more. The AGO is a place to belong and make a difference!

About the Financial Services Division:

The Financial Services Division (FIS) provides support and accountability for agency financial and budgetary decisions and practices. FIS ensures that the reporting and transmission of agency financial information is complete, accurate and timely. FIS is also responsible for agency budget development and monitoring

in addition to accounting, payroll, contracts and purchasing functions. FIS contains three main sections: Accounting, Contracts & Grants and Budget.

The Budget Team is responsible for all agency budget functions, expenditure monitoring and projections. In this capacity, the budget unit develops and submits biennial and supplemental budget requests, advises senior management regarding all budgetary issues, builds all divisional budgets, monitors expenditures and revenues, and prepares and submits over 400 fiscal notes per year. The budget unit works closely with Office of Financial Management (OFM) and legislative staff to represent and explain the AGO budget. The budget unit develops and sets the billing rates for legal services provided to over 230 state agencies, boards, and commissions. The total AGO biennial budget is roughly $750 million, the majority of which is paid for by legal services billing, and 2,030 FTE.

Duties and Essential Functions of a Budget Analyst 4:
This position provides budget analysis, consultation, interpretation and other assistance. In this role staff work independently to provide accurate and timely research support for staffing, and budget functions for the agency to make good resource decisions. This position directly contributes to AGO’s mission delivering high quality legal services, serving the people of Washington and promoting a collegial, diverse and inclusive workplace.

Some specific activities are:

• Works independently to analyze agency budget practices and analyzes and evaluates data for entry into budget analysis and tracking systems (i.e. Salary Projection System (SPS), Budget Development System (BDS), Budget Reporting System (VRS), Allotment System (TALS), Fiscal Note System, AAG Salary Database).
• Makes recommendations for allocations which balance to appropriations correctly, balances division revenue and expenditure budgets, prepares draft budgets, and updates as legislation and circumstances change.
• Creates other spreadsheets, reports, and presentations for budget/financial reporting and tracking. Ensures the accuracy of all work by thorough analysis and detail oriented reviews. 
• Reviews processes and makes proposals for procedural improvements and documenting of AGO budget practices.
• Assists other staff in legislation evaluation of fiscal impact.
• Independently reviews agency expenditures and revenues for errors, problems, potential issues, or explanatory purposes. Provides analysis and research and proposed resolutions. 
• Communicate – excellent written and verbal communication expertise, preparing, reviewing and summarizing information in a clear, accurate and concise manner that meets the needs of diverse audiences.
• Understand Complex Information – ability to understand and synthesize large amounts of budget and policy information and approach problem solving in a supportive, logical and solutions oriented manner.
• Manage Tasks - work effectively and independently in ever changing, fast paced and sometimes political environment.
• Resourcefulness – effectively manage tasks, problem solve, work efficiently and collaboratively in a team environment, sometimes in high stress situations, in order to achieve agency goals.
• Monitor - budgets, and work with non-financial managers to reconcile spending to budgeted levels. This includes helping managers develop and implement customized spending proposals and plans that ensure budgets are appropriately and fully utilized, and monetary rules and regulations are adhered to.

This recruitment announcement may be used to fill multiple open positions for the same classification, in addition to the position(s) listed in this announcement.

In-Training Defined:

An in-training is on-the-job instruction designed for candidates with less experience than the required goal classification to learn and grow into a higher-level role. In this job posting, we are open to considering those eligible at the Budget Analyst 3 level who are interested in learning on-the-job with the goal of moving into the Budget Analyst 4 role.  You’ll gain the competencies and skills needed to successfully perform your duties while being supported by your supervisor, manager, and coworkers. Upon successful completion of your training and demonstrating knowledge of the position requirements, you will be promoted into the Budget Analyst 4 level.

Qualifications: 

To qualify at the Budget Analyst 3 Level:

A Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, accounting, economics or statistics

Plus

Five years of professional experience in budgets, management or program analysis.

To qualify at the Budget Analyst 4 Level:

A Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, accounting, economics or statistics

Plus

Five years of professional experience in budgets, management or program analysis.

Plus

Demonstrated expert level experience with one or more of the following:

• Minimum of four years in Washington State Government with experience in systems, accounting, budgeting and operations.
• Experience with cost allocation methodologies.
• Experience with timekeeping systems that are used to record time worked and to create billings to customers. 
• Use database software, such as Microsoft Access, to create template-based databases and design simple tables, queries, data entry forms, and/or reports. Import data from other sources, sort records by multiple fields, find records, run simple queries, and filter by selection

For both levels:

• A Masters’ degree can substitute for two years of experience.
• Additional experience may be substituted year-for-year for education.

About the Washington State Office of the Attorney General
 
 The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) touches the lives of every resident in this state.  We serve more than 230 state agencies, boards, commissions, colleges and universities, as well as the Legislature and the Governor.  The Office is comprised of nearly 700 attorneys and 800 professional staff, all working together to deliver the highest quality professional legal services to Washington state officials, agencies, and entities.  This includes:
 

• Economic justice and consumer protections (safeguarding consumers, protecting youth, seniors, and other vulnerable populations)
• Social justice and civil rights (addressing discrimination, environmental protection, and veteran and military resources)
• Criminal justice and public safety (investigative and prosecutorial support, financial crimes)
• And much more!

Our agency also has national reach, representing the State of Washington before the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals and trial courts in all cases that involve the state’s interest.  If you want to make a difference, we may be the perfect fit for you!   Learn more about the AGO here.  
 
Commitment to Diversity
 
Diversity is critical to the success of the mission of the AGO. This means recognizing, respecting, and appreciating all cultures and backgrounds-- and fostering the inclusion of differences between people.  Appreciating, valuing and implementing principles of diversity permits AGO employees to achieve their fullest potential in an inclusive, respectful environment.
 
One recent measure of the AGO's commitment to diversity can be found in its nomination for Rainbow Alliance and Inclusion Network's "Outstanding Agency Award" in 2019.  Our commitment to employee wellness is reflected in earning the 2024 Zo8 Washington Wellness Award.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

In addition to completing the online application, applicants must attach the following documents to their profile in order to be considered for this position:

• A letter of interest, describing your specific qualifications for the position;
• A current resume detailing experience and education.

READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION COMPLETELY:

• Carefully review your application for accuracy, spelling and grammar before submitting.
• You may not reapply to this posting for 30 days.
• The initial screening of applications will be solely based on the contents and completeness of the “work experience” and “education” sections of your application in www.careers.wa.gov, completeness of the application material submitted, and responses to the supplemental questionnaire.
• A resume will not substitute for completing the “work experience” section of the application.
• All information may be verified and documentation may be required.
• The Washington State Office of the Attorney General does not use the E-Verify system; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Accommodations Requests

Honoring diversity, equity and inclusion means that as an agency, and as individuals, we are committed to ensuring that all employees and volunteers enjoy a respectful, safe and supportive working environment. Only by fostering the inclusion of people from all backgrounds, cultures and attributes, can AGO employees and volunteers achieve their fullest potential and best advance the goals and mission of the AGO.

The AGO is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation/gender identity, age, disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status, retaliation or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or requiring information in an alternative format may contact the recruitment team at HREmployment@atg.wa.gov. Those with a hearing impairment in need of accommodation are encouraged to contact the Washington Relay Service at 1-800-676-3777 or www.washingtonrelay.com.

For questions regarding this recruitment or assistance with the application process, please contact the recruitment team at HREmployment@atg.wa.gov.

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