Budget Analyst (Budget Analyst 4)

Role overview

Location and schedule

• Headquarters office is in Lacey, Washington; employees must live within commuting distance of the duty station.
• Telework and flexible schedule options are available, with at least one day per week in the office.
• Schedules depend on position needs and may change.

Budget and staffing analysis

• Report, track, and project program staffing plans using SPS for salary, benefits, and FTE estimates.
• Reconcile projections with vacancy reports, organization charts, and e-Time data; research and resolve discrepancies.
• Support operating and capital budget proposals through research, analysis, and review.
• Coordinate fund balance updates and analyze monthly cash balance projections, identifying issues and recommendations.

Fiscal coordination and reporting

• Participate in agency and program teams on budget development, systems, monitoring, and analysis.
• Coordinate fiscal note assignments and tracking; operate fiscal note systems and support program staff.
• Implement allotment procedures and provide technical assistance on allotment processes and systems.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reports on agency revenue and expenditures, quarterly budget review materials, and budget presentations.
• Provide budget-version reports, federal reporting data, and monthly FTE and vacancy data.

Qualifications

• Nine years of experience and/or education related to budgeting, management, or program analysis; combined experience and education pathways are listed in the posting.
• Education involving a major study in business, public administration, accounting, economics, or statistics.
• Demonstrated competence in communication, budget coordination, financial systems, reporting tools, budget analysis, system implementation support, and adaptability.

Salary

• Salary range is $72,900–$98,064 annually.

Application timeline

• Apply by November 8, 2026; late applications may not be reviewed unless additional qualified applicants are needed.