DSHS FTAA Fiscal Analyst 3 Lead
State of Washington
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Fiscal Specialist 2
State of Washington
Dept. of Transportation
Location
Washington, 98504
Salary
$46,080 - $61,644
per year
Type
Full Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job involves handling financial tasks for a transportation maintenance team in Washington state, such as tracking budgets, analyzing spending, and managing records to ensure money is used properly.
You'll support planning for road and bridge upkeep and work with local groups on projects.
It's a good fit for someone detail-oriented with experience in finance who enjoys helping keep infrastructure running smoothly.
Key Requirements
- Demonstrated ability to perform fiscal analysis, interpret financial data, and support biennial budgets and work plans
- Experience preparing, reviewing, maintaining, and reconciling financial records including work orders and expenditures
- Ability to monitor consumable inventory usage, identify discrepancies, and guide staff on purchasing and storage
- Proficiency using Microsoft Excel, Teams, and SharePoint for financial tasks
- Skills in analyzing plans versus expenditures and adjusting budgets based on performance metrics
- Experience coordinating agreements, work orders, and audits with internal and external stakeholders
Full Job Description
About WSDOT
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal organization with a global reputation for excellence!
Our dedicated workforce is responsible to plan, design, build, and operate an integrated transportation system that safely and efficiently moves people and goods throughout the state.
In addition to maintaining over 18,000 lane miles of state highway and 4,100 bridges, WSDOT manages the world's longest floating bridge, executes an award-winning Active Transportation Plan, holds a record for the world's widest tunneling project, and operates the largest ferry system in the nation!
The Opportunity
WSDOT is seeking a motivated Fiscal Specialist 2 to join our North Central Region Maintenance team in Wenatchee, WA.
In this key role, you will serve as the primary accounting specialist for the North Central Region Maintenance Office and Maintenance Administration Office, playing an essential part in supporting WSDOT’s mission to keep Washington moving.
You will provide critical fiscal and administrative support by managing and analyzing complex financial data, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and sound stewardship of public funds.
This position involves advanced technical fiscal analysis and financial reporting, including planning, interpreting, and reviewing fiscal operations that span multiple disciplines.
The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to navigate overlapping financial processes to support effective decision-making and efficient maintenance operations across the region.
What to Expect
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Fiscal Specialist 2 will:
- Support the Region Maintenance Analyst in managing the regional M biennial budgets and work plans.
- Analyze plans versus expenditures and Maintenance Accountability Program (MAP) scores to adjust plan and/or budget accordingly.
- Work with local municipalities when maintenance is providing a service.
- Works with and supports the Region ARA, Maintenance Analyst and HQ Maintenance budget staff to develop decision packages for new and existing infrastructure.
- Assists in the coordination and tracking of maintenance work order audits.
- Supports the Region Maintenance Analyst on the coordination with Area Superintendents on creation of new agreements, agreement status, adjustments of agreements upon request, and coordination with AFS for the opening and closing of agreement work orders and agreement documentation.
Qualifications
To be considered for this opportunity, the following are required:
- Fiscal Analysis & Budget Support: Demonstrated ability to perform fiscal analysis, interpret financial data, and support the development, monitoring, and reconciliation of biennial budgets and work plans.
- Financial Records Management: Demonstrated experience preparing, reviewing, maintaining, and reconciling financial records, including work orders, expenditures, inventory transactions, and confidential fiscal documentation, in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Inventory Monitoring & Controls: Demonstrated ability to monitor consumable inventory usage, identify discrepancies or trends, and provide guidance to staff on proper purchasing practices, storage requirements, and accurate reporting.
- Technical & Systems Proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Excel, Teams, and SharePoint, and the ability to effectively operate standard office technology and fiscal management tools to track, analyze, and report financial information.
- Data Accuracy & Problem Solving: Demonstrated ability to analyze financial and operational data for accuracy, identify issues or risks, develop recommendations, and support corrective actions to ensure compliance and fiscal integrity.
- Collaboration & Communication: Demonstrated skill in collaborating with analysts, maintenance staff, and internal partners to support fiscal operations, including the ability to clearly explain financial procedures and provide basic training or guidance as needed.
- Workload Management & Accountability: Demonstrated ability to manage multiple fiscal responsibilities, prioritize competing workloads, meet deadlines, and adhere to established policies, controls, and accountability practices.
- Growth Mindset: Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
- Service-Oriented: Takes action to meet the needs of others.
It is preferred that qualified candidates also have:
- Accounting Education & Applied Knowledge: Demonstrated completion of college-level coursework in accounting, finance, business administration, or a closely related field, with the ability to apply accounting principles to fiscal analysis and financial recordkeeping.
- Financial Systems & Reporting Tools: Demonstrated experience using enterprise financial systems such as TRAINS, Cognos, Chart of Accounts, or comparable accounting, budgeting, and reporting systems to support fiscal operations and decision-making.
- Maintenance Budgeting & Operations Knowledge: Demonstrated understanding of maintenance budgeting processes, the Maintenance Accountability Program (MAP), consumable inventory controls, and maintenance work order structures, with the ability to apply this knowledge in a maintenance or operational environment.
- Audit Support & Compliance Coordination: Demonstrated experience supporting financial or program audits, reviewing compliance-related documentation, and coordinating fiscal or audit materials with internal program partners to ensure accuracy, transparency, and regulatory compliance.
Important Notes
- This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
- This position offers flexible/hybrid remote work options.
- To review the full Position Description, please follow the directions in the “Contact Us” section of this posting.
- WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system, therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov.
In addition to base salary, employees may be entitled to other forms of compensation depending on the type, duties, or location of the position.
For union-represented positions, more information on other forms of compensation can be found in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements.
Information on other compensation types for non-represented positions can be found in Chapter 357-28of the Washington Administrative Code.
Why WSDOT
- Work-Life Balance – We offer flexible work schedules that allow you time for your life outside of this excellent opportunity.
- Paid Leave – In addition to 12 paid holidays, full-time employees may earn up to 25 paid vacation days per year!
- Tuition Assistance – Permanent employees have several options for assistance with education expenses, including tuition reimbursement programs, government discounts at participating colleges throughout the state, and eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
- Plan For Your Future – WSDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a variety of healthcare options. Employees also have their choice of state retirement programs, and much more. Go toState Benefitsfor more information.
Check out this video to learn more: Why WSDOT?
How to Apply
Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Your relevant experience may be evaluated to determine salary. Therefore, it is very important that the “Work Experience” portion of the application be completed in as much detail as possible.
In order to be considered for this opportunity, please include the following with your online application:
- An attached Resume outlining (in reverse chronological order) your experience to date.
- An attached Cover Letter that further explains your qualifications and indicates why you believe you are a viable candidate for this role.
- Contact details for a minimum of three (3) individuals who can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job-related competencies. This information can be entered in the “References” section of the online application; does not require an additional attachment.
Please click the "APPLY" button to proceed. Note that you will be prompted to either sign in or create an account. This step is required in order to submit an application to this opportunity.
WSDOT is an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected, included, and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency.
Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace.
All persons, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, and/ or gender identity, are encouraged to apply.
Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the recruiter listed.
Contact Us
For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter, Amanda Strebeck, at amanda.strebeck@wsdot.wa.gov. Please be sure to reference Fiscal Specialist 2 #24746 in the subject line.
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