Budget Analyst (BA 3) multiple positions DOH8901

Description These are home-based (remote) positions, open to Washington residents and those residing on the ID/WA and OR/WA borders. This recruitment is seeking to fill multiple Budget Analyst 3s. One permanent and one project position that is currently funded through October 30, 2030. The Department of Health (DOH) works to protect and improve the health of people across Washington State. This position advances that mission by delivering high-quality financial services and ensuring strong stewardship of public funds that support critical public health programs. The Office of Financial Services (OFS) provides leadership and support for agency priorities through budgeting, contracting, grant management, purchasing, and accounting services, ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements. Within OFS, the Office of Program Financial Management (OPFM) oversees daily fiscal operations, ensuring funds are requested, managed, and aligned with agency priorities. This position supports the Office of Prevention, Safety, & Health (OPSH) and reports to the OPFM Deputy Director. The Opportunity Within OFS, the Office of Program Financial Management (OPFM) monitors day-to-day fiscal operations, ensuring funds are effectively requested and aligned with agency goals. These senior-level positions serve as key financial partners to major divisions within DOH:

• One position supports the Office of Prevention, Safety, & Health (OPSH) and the Rural Health Transformation initiative
• One position supports the Health Systems Quality Assurance (HSQA) division

Both roles provide advanced budget analysis, development, monitoring, and consultative services. They play a critical role in strengthening financial processes across divisions, ensuring consistency, compliance, and strategic alignment. These positions operate with a high degree of independence and require strong analytical expertise and sound judgement.

Key Responsibilities

Include Budget Development & Oversight

• Lead development, monitoring, and forecasting of complex division budgets
• Analyze fiscal trends and provide strategic recommendations
• Align funding strategies with program priorities and legislative intent

Financial Management & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with state and federal fiscal requirements
• Interpret and apply budgeting and accounting policies
• Support audits, reporting, and fiscal reviews

Consultation & Partnership

• Serve as a trusted financial advisor to division leadership and program staff
• Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights
• Build strong cross-program partnerships to support decision-making

Process Improvement & Coordination

• Identify and implement consistent financial management practices
• Strengthen internal controls and streamline business processes
• Support division-wide coordination for fiscal planning and execution

Why You’ll Love This Role Each role offers the opportunity to shape how public funds are used to support impactful health programs across Washington. You’ll work alongside a collaborative and mission-driven team while building strong partnerships across the agency. With meaningful project work extending through 2030, this position also provides stability, professional growth, and the chance to influence long-term financial strategy in public health.

Required Qualifications

There are multiple pathways to qualify for this position. You must meet one of the options provided and any additional criteria listed. Experience may have been gained through paid or unpaid activities. Please ensure any relevant experience defined below is outlined in your cover letter, resume, and/or applicant profile. Option 1: Three (3) or more years of experience providing financial management expertise in preparing, supporting, and or managing complex financial budgets. This includes experience providing analysis, problem solving, critical thinking, as well as creating and reporting out on complex financial reports to appropriate audiences. Option 2: Associate degree in accounting, finance, business, public administration, or related field AND one (1) or more years of experience providing financial management expertise in preparing, supporting, and or managing complex financial budgets. This includes experience providing analysis, problem solving, critical thinking, as well as creating and reporting out on complex financial reports to appropriate audiences. Option 3: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, public admi Apply tot his job Apply To this Job