Budget Analyst (BA 3) multiple positions DOH8901

Full Job 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 administration, or related field.

Additional Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Experience

Experience will include practical skills in MS Excel for spreadsheet tasks, database management, MS Word for document creation and formatting, and MS Outlook or similar email systems for electronic correspondence.

Preferred Qualifications

While these aren’t required, having them can help you stand out as a candidate.

• Two (2) years of professional experience with the state fiscal and legislative processes, including experience in Washington State budget development and fiscal monitoring concepts and processes.

Employee Benefits

We offer a solid benefits package that supports you and your family’s health, financial security, and work-life balance.

You’ll have access to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, and retirement plans that help you plan for tomorrow while you’re living today.

Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave help you recharge, and additional programs like dependent care assistance and professional development opportunities add value beyond basic coverage.

Join us and enjoy benefits designed to care for you as much as you care about public health. Learn more about DOH benefits and see how we support your life at work and beyond by visiting Work@Health.

About the Washington State Department of Health

We're nearly 2,000 professionals across Washington working together to protect and improve community health.

Guided by our values of Equity, Innovation, and Engagement, we address health disparities, respond to emerging challenges, and strengthen systems that support resilience.

At DOH, we help reduce barriers, collaborate with diverse communities, and champion equitable health outcomes. We’re passionate people who are driven to make a difference in public health.

Explore more about the Department of Health, our programs, and our impact by visiting our website.

Working Conditions:

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APPLICATION DIRECTIONS:

We’re committed to a fair and equitable hiring process. Only materials submitted through the official application will be considered. Emailed resumes or documents won’t be accepted or shared with the hiring manager.

Click “Apply” to complete your application. Attach your resume, cover letter, and DD-214 (if applicable).

List at least three professional references, directly in your Applicant Profile or as a separate attachment, including a supervisor, a peer, and someone you’ve supervised or led (if applicable).

DO NOT INCLUDE private details like your SSN or birth year, personal photos, transcripts, certifications, diplomas, projects, portfolios, or letters of recommendation.

Veterans Preference: Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or a signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application.

Please remove or cover any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers and birth year

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: We regard diversity as the foundation of our strength, recognizing that differing insights and abilities enable us to reflect the unique needs of the communities we serve.

DOH is an equal-opportunity employer.

We prohibit discrimination based on race/ethnicity/color, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, marital status, the presence or perception of a disability, veteran’s status, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, or gender identity.

Questions and Accommodations: If you have questions, need assistance with the application process, require an accommodation, or would like to request this posting in an alternative format, please contact Andrea Thieme at employment@doh.wa.gov and reference DOH8901.

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Additional Information

This recruitment may be used to fill positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment are filled, the candidate pool may be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.

Only applicants who follow the directions and complete the Application Process in full will have their responses reviewed for consideration.

Experience and education selected, listed, or detailed in the Supplemental Questions must be verifiable on the submitted applicant profile.