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Deputy Director, State Budget Office - Revenue - State Budget Office - Kanawha Co.

State of West Virginia

Revenue - State Budget Office

Fresh

Location

West Virginia, 25305

Salary

$58,329 - $103,488

per year

Closes

February 20, 2026More State jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This role involves overseeing the maintenance of state employee positions, including titles, salaries, and funding, while reviewing and approving payroll to ensure it follows state rules and budgets.

The person in this job supports about 155 state agencies by helping with financial, HR, and payroll paperwork, and works closely with top government offices like the Governor's team and the Legislature.

It's a great fit for someone with strong experience in payroll, HR, or finance who understands government operations and enjoys ensuring everything runs smoothly and compliantly.

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business or Public Administration, Economics, Finance, Statistics/Mathematics, or Human Resources Management
  • Five years of paid experience in payroll and human resource management at state, federal, or comparable level, or in business administration or accounting
  • Master's degree in Public or Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or Computer Science may substitute for 2 years of required experience
  • Comprehensive knowledge of state policies, HRM, payroll, and finance budget systems
  • Ability to review and approve state payroll for accuracy and compliance with expenditure schedules
  • Experience collaborating with government entities such as Governor’s Office, Legislature, Division of Finance, and Division of Personnel
  • Skills in assisting agencies with financial, human resources, and payroll documentation

Full Job Description

***This job opportunity is not in the classified service and is not covered by the West Virginia Division of Personnel merit system***


Division: State Budget Office
Office Location: 1900 Kanawha Blvd E, Charleston, WV 25305 (Capitol Complex)


The State Budget Office acts as the staff agency for the Governor in the exercise of his or her powers and duties under the state constitution in providing budgetary information and control to all branches of state government in order to assist in making accurate budget decisions and ensure compliance with department and government policies.

Note: This position serves as the primary point of contact for the maintenance of all state positions, encompassing classification titles, salaries, and funding sources within the personal services budget for each state agency.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for performing the following duties:

  • The statutory review and approval of state payroll to ensure accuracy and compliance with approved expenditure schedules.
  • Provides essential services to approximately 155 state agencies to ensure the efficient operation of state government.
  • Involves close collaboration with the Governor’s Office, Cabinet Secretary of Revenue, Legislature, Division of Finance, Division of Personnel, and the State Auditor’s Office, among other centralized entities.
  • Assists agencies with the completion of financial, human resources, and payroll documentation.
  • This position requires a comprehensive knowledge of state policies to ensure all transactions are processed correctly within the state’s HRM, payroll, and finance budget systems.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Preferred Experience: Five (5) years of full-time or part-time equivalent paid experience in payroll and human resource management at the state, federal or comparable level, or in business administration or accounting.


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INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT:


You must submit an application for each position of interest.


Your complete work history is used to qualify you for positions. Please be as detailed as possible and list all of your past employment in the Work Experience section of your application or you may attach it to your application with a resume.


If you have not previously submitted a copy of your official transcript or diploma, or licensure or training earned, you may attach it to your application or email it to applicantservices@wv.gov


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Qualifications

Training: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Accounting, Business or Public Administration, Economics, Finance, Statistics/Mathematics or Human Resources Management.
Substitution: A Master's degree in Public or Business Administration, Economics, Finance or Computer Science may substitute for 2 years of the required experience.
Experience: Five (5) years of full-time or part-time equivalent paid experience in budget planning and preparation at the state, federal or comparable level, or in business administration or accounting, one of which must have been in a supervisory or administrative capacity.

Areas of Assignment:
Budget Finance
Budget Human Resources Management

***Your complete work history is needed to qualify you for positions. Please be as detailed as possible and list all of your past employment.***


Additional Information

Come join our team!

We believe our employees deserve the best to make sure they have a great work-life balance. The State Budget Office offers a great benefit package that includes:

  • Holidays - Minimum of 12 paid holidays
  • Leave Accrual - Ample Annual (starting at 4.61 hours a pay period) and Sick Leave (5.55 hours a pay period) Accrual
  • Medical Insurance - Insurance through Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA) with several plan options and Flexible Benefits through Mountaineer Flex Benefits to cover additional needs
  • Life Insurance - Free $10,000 Basic Life Insurance and additional life insurance offered at a low cost to you
  • Retirement - Mandatory retirement where the employee contributes a portion of their annual salary and the employer also contributes, in addition to an optional 457 deferred compensation retirement plan



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Posted on NEOGOV: 2/9/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/10/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-wv-5221140