Management Analyst 5 (MA5) Olympia

Full Job Description

Job Title: Management Analyst 5 (MA5)
Location: Olympia, WA | Hybrid | The position will be in-person for the initial training period, then remote/ hybrid options can be discussed with the supervisor.
Closes: February 9th, 2026
Salary: $6,414 - $8,628 Monthly

The Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) mission is to "work alongside Washington's vulnerable children, youth, and families to foster safety, stability, and better outcomes by strengthening opportunities, connections, and community.” At DCYF, the Financial and Business Services Division (FBSD) includes Contracts, Budget, Accounting, Cost Allocation and Grants Management, Payroll, Forecasting, Facilities, Capital Programs, State Plans, and External Audit.

This position will play a dynamic role in supporting DCYF’s mission by tracking and managing training for internal staff, foster and adoptive families, as well as external partners.

The person selected will assist with FBSD policies and procedures, and managing projects to improve the effectiveness of programs, compliance, and adherence to laws, rules, and regulations.

This position reports directly to the State Plans Coordinator within the FBSD.

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The Opportunity:
The position reports to the State Plans Coordinator responsible for supporting training and professional development partnerships including the Alliance, the Child Welfare Advancement Program (CWTAP) Bachelor's and Master's degree program, and the Partners for Our Children (P4C) training evaluation program. This position maintains agency financial guidelines, develops and maintains internal controls, and supports contract and audit activities related to federal and state regulations. The position works collaboratively with the State Plans Coordinator responsible to ensure Title IV-E training documentation is accurately captured for proper reimbursement and allocation of costs. The position also manages multiple complex finance related projects simultaneously, analyzes, interprets, and provides guidance to DCYF staff on federal requirements and impacts to funding available for the professional development, educational, and training programs.

Some of what you will get to do:

• Provide grant technical support and training to ensure expenditures comply.
• Develop and prepare fiscal management reports as required for effective cost allocation and budget.
• Work collaboratively with Programs, Budget, Accounting, Contracts, and other stakeholders.
• Analyze and reconcile financial data that impacts federal disclosure forms.
• Review quarterly Office of Financial Management reports to evaluate and monitor federal recoupment and refund data.
• Review evaluation and participation surveys to ensure educational programming meets intended outcomes and aligns with conditions and objectives of the grant.
• Research and review other state educational and professional development programing.
• Respond to all SAO audit data requests via the DCYF Audit Liaison or designee, to ensure sufficient data and/or reports are provided.

Required Qualifications:

• Nine (9) years of relevant professional experience with increasing levels of responsibility in accounting, payroll, finance, or closely related field.

OR

• A Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, or a related field AND five (5) years of relevant professional experience with increasing levels of responsibility in accounting, payroll, finance, or closely related field.

AND

• The ability to take action to learn and grow.
• The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following:

• State and federal policies and laws, i.e., Revised Code of Washington (RCW), and the Washington Administrative Code (WAC), Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).
• Performance Base Contracting principals.
• Grant and/or program management to include fiscal forecasting and appropriation.
• State government experience working with policies and their impact to federal funding.

How do I apply?
Complete your applicant profile and attach the following documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume (current/updated)

Supplemental Information:
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is committed to Washington’s children and youth growing up safe, healthy, and thriving. We invite all candidates to join us in our mission to create a diverse and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. If you are excited about this role but you believe that your education and/or experience might not align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway.

DCYF is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability.

This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). For more information: https://wfse.org/

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment or if you would like to request an accommodation throughout the application/interview process, contact Veronica Jones (Talent Acquisition Specialist) at veronica.jones@dcyf.wa.gov. If you're experiencing technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or email support@neogov.com.

Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may call the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at (360) 664-1960.

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