Budget Analyst 4 (In training) - Olympia, WA



Budget Analyst 4 (In training) - Olympia, WA

Salary

$62,748.00 - $82,344.00 Annually

Location

Thurston County – Olympia, WA

Job Type

Full Time - Permanent

Job Number

2020-08746

Department

Employment Security Department

Division

Financial Services

Opening Date

01/05/2021

Closing Date

1/19/2021 11:59 PM Pacific

Description


 
Power to Help
Here at the Employment Security Department (ESD), we believe in the Power to Help when people need it most. We provide economic security to the people of Washington every day and in every corner of the state. We help people find jobs, bridge gaps in employment, and provide paid family medical leave. We invest in our people; promote diversity, equity, and inclusion; practice integrity; exhibit service with kindness; seek collaboration and pursue innovation.

About the Division
ESD's Financial Services Division includes the Central Budget Office, Financial Services, Contracts and Procurement, and the Grants Management Office. It helps the agency in everyday processes and procedures, to include offering support services for paying bills, contracts and procurement, strategic budgeting and planning, managing funds, processing payments and grant management. In short, we keep the wheels moving!

About the Position
Our Central Budget Office is seeking to hire a Budget Analyst 4 (in-training) to lead the agency's largest program--the Employment Connections (EC) annual budget. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential as you will conduct trend analysis on historical, current, and future data and present such information to management. Additionally, you will develop budgets and allotment packages; research and evaluate monthly expenditures; and interpret and prepare legislative bills. If this sounds like something you'd enjoy and you're ready to join a team that makes a difference in our programs, then we encourage you to apply!

Note: This is an in-training opportunity and depending on qualifications, this position may be hired as a Budget Analyst 3 (BA3), or Budget Analyst 4 (BA4). If hired as a BA3, the incumbent will be required to successfully complete the training plan in order to promote to the goal class of BA4 is reached. Salary ranges for these levels are:
 
Budget Analyst 3: $52,776 - $69,264 annually depending on qualifications.
Budget Analyst 4: $62,748 - $82,344 annually depending on qualifications.

Duties

Additional Duties & Responsibilities

  • Plan and coordinate the internal budget process for Employment Connections (EC) and its submissions to Office of Financial Management (OFM);
  • Develop cost estimates and projections for future spending;
  • Make significant and independent decisions in the matters of EC's budget and its multiple contracts, expenditures and federal and state fund allocations;
  • Approve reallocation of funding sources for both expenditures and salaries and benefits;
  • Prepare, manage, and approve monthly encumbrances for EC;
  • Create and reconcile staffing and allotment requests;
  • Approve modifications or disallowance based on established fiscal considerations;
  • Develop, manage and review contract budgets.
For a full description of duties, please click here to request from recruiter: PDF Request.

Qualifications

Budget Analyst 3:
Bachelor's degree in business, public administration, accounting, economics, or statistics and two (2) years of professional experience in budgets, management, or program analysis.

Budget Analyst 4:
Bachelor's degree in business, public administration, accounting, economics, or statistics and five (5) years of professional experience in budgets, management, or program analysis.

or

A combination of education and/or relevant experience.

Please Note: A master's degree can substitute for some experience.

Supplemental Information

Supporting Documents

  • Please attach a Resume and Cover Letter to your on-line application (through the Add Attachment(s) field).
  • A resume will not substitute for the "work experience" section of the application or vice versa.
  • Applications with blank fields, or supplemental question responses with comments such as "see attachments" may be considered incomplete.
Other Information
  • Final external candidates must be able to pass the Unemployment Insurance (UI) Fraud Check.
  • This recruitment may be used to fill additional agency-wide positions in accordance with Article 4 of the WFSE Collective Bargaining Agreement.
  • The Employment Security Department is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
  • If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, please contact careershelp@des.wa.gov or (360) 664-1960 or toll free (877) 664-1960.
More than Just a Paycheck!
Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. To read more about our benefits, click on the following employee benefit links:
Modern Workplace
ESD's employee engagement continued to trend upward in 2018 as we developed programs to improve the employee experience. We are diligent and remain focused on creating a modern workplace designed to meet the needs of a changing workforce. We have wellness programs, telework policies and flexible schedules. We're working to update our facilities all over the state to enhance both the client and employee experience.

Opportunity for All
Washington Employment Security Department 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 or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Please include your name and pronouns in your application, to ensure we address you appropriately throughout the application process.
 
 
Point of Contact
For questions about this position, contact George DeGuzman at gdeguzman@esd.wa.gov or at HRRecruiting@esd.wa.gov. If you are a person with a disability needing assistance in the application process or if you need this job announcement in an alternate format, you may also contact Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1.

More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note:  If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the
Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.


Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).  New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs.  For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP).  This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.


As provided in WAC 357-58-175, an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165. 

Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, are entitled to three (3) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave
Leave Sharing
Parental Leave
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

Updated 12-31-2022

01
In order to be considered for this position, you must include a resume and letter of interest with this applicant packet. Please click below to indicate you have attached the required documentation.
  • Yes
  • No
02
Are you a current or former Washington State employee?
  • Yes
  • No
03
Please select your highest level of education from the choices below.
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree or Higher
  • I do not have a degree
04
Please select the focus of your degree from the choices below.
  • Business
  • Accounting
  • Economics
  • Statistics
  • Non related field
  • None of the above
05
How many years of professional experience do you have in budgets, management, or program analysis?
  • I do not have this type of experience.
  • I have less than 1 year of experience
  • I have between 1 and 2 years of experience.
  • I have between 2 and 3 years of experience.
  • I have between 3 and 4 years of experience.
  • I have between 4 and 5 years of experience.
  • I have between 5 and 6 years of experience.
  • I have between 6 and 7 years of experience.
  • I have between 7 and 8 years of experience.
  • I have between 8 and 9 years of experience.
  • I have at least 9 years of experience.
06
Please describe your professional experience in budgets, management, or program analysis. If you do not have this type of experience, please indicate N/A.
07
Please select all that apply from the list below. I have experience with the following:
  • Performing research on expenditures and preparing monthly budgets.
  • Conducting trend analysis for program budgets.
  • Reviewing and analyzing expenditures and allotments for accuracy.
  • Interpreting budget policies and procedures to make recommendations.
  • Reviewing and preparing legislative bill analysis to identify financial impacts.
  • None of these Apply
08
Briefly describe your experience identified in the previous question. If you do not have this type of experience, please indicate N/A.
09
ESD How did you hear about this job opportunity?
  • WWW.Careers.Wa.Gov
  • WorkSource Center or Website (WorkSourceWA.com)
  • Washington State Employee Referral
  • ESD Employee Referral
  • Employment Security Department's job web page: WWW.Esd.Wa.Gov
  • Monster
  • College/university career fair or website
  • LinkedIn
  • Facebook
  • VERG
  • Craigslist
  • CareerBuilder
  • Other
10
If you selected "Other", please tell us how you learned about this job opportunity. If this does not apply to you, type N/A.

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