Budget Analyst 3

$58,380 - $78,468/Yr

State of Washington - Tumwater, WA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Tumwater, WA

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Budget Analyst 3 position at the Department of Retirement Systems is designed for a collaborative problem-solver with strong critical thinking skills and a background in finance or accounting. The role focuses on budgetary planning, reporting, and addressing financial challenges within a diverse and inclusive work culture. The analyst will work closely with the Budget Director on biennial budget processes, performance management, and benchmarking, ensuring accuracy and consistency in financial data and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Request and gather materials for annual and biennial OFM budget processes and pension administration benchmarking.
• Analyze and reconcile data to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Submit data via OFM's budget systems including ABS, SPS, RPM, FNS, TALS, and ER.
• Prepare monthly budget analysis summaries for the Leadership Team.
• Coordinate the flow of fiscal notes through the assignment, development, review, approval, and submittal process.
• Gather and analyze data for division-level Quarterly Target Reviews and agency-level Quarterly Strategy Reviews.

Requirements

• Minimum of five years of professional work experience in finance or accounting.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, economics, statistics, or a closely allied field may substitute for up to three years of experience.
• Proven experience in researching, gathering, and understanding financial data.
• Experience in analyzing data to make recommendations for business needs.
• Knowledge of OFM's budget systems (ABS, FNS, RPM, SPS, TALS, ER).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (version 2016 or newer).

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in the pension industry or financial industries.
• Certified Financial Planner or investment management certification.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedules
• Free parking
• Commute Trip Reduction Program
• Infants at Work Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Subscription to LinkedIn Learning
• Commitment to team member safety and wellness
• Community involvement/charitable giving