Budget Analyst 4 (BA4)

$69,396 - $93,348/Yr

Wa DNR Aviation - Olympia, WA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Olympia, WA

Administration of Environmental Quality Programs

About the position

The Budget Analyst 4 (BA4) position at the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the management and oversight of the statewide forest practices program. This program is crucial for regulating forestry activities on non-federal, non-tribal forestlands, ensuring the protection of public resources and safety through the administration of rules developed by the Forest Practices Board. The role involves developing, managing, and monitoring the programmatic budget, which is essential for the effective operation of the Forest Regulation Division. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing both operating and capital budgets, providing budget analysis, allotment allocations, and coordinating contract and grant funding. This position also requires supporting the development and submission of deliverables and operating budgets, as well as providing consultative planning and analysis services to various stakeholders. In addition to budget management, the Budget Analyst will coordinate legislative bills and fiscal notes, ensuring that all financial activities align with applicable laws and regulations. The role demands a strong commitment to fostering an inclusive environment that honors diversity, equity, and environmental justice practices. The DNR values personal accountability, compassionate communication, and a commitment to excellence, which are core competencies expected from the candidate. The position is based in Olympia, WA, with flexible work hours and partial telework options available, making it an attractive opportunity for those seeking work-life balance while contributing to the sustainability of Washington's natural resources.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and monitor statewide programmatic budget
• Manage operating and capital budgets for the Forest Regulation Division
• Provide budget analysis, allotment allocations, monitoring, and contract/grant funding coordination
• Support the development and submittal of deliverables and operating budgets
• Provide consultative planning and analysis services
• Coordinate legislative bills and fiscal notes

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in business, public administration, accounting, economics, statistics, or relevant field; AND five years of recent professional experience in budgets, management or program analysis; OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Experience with design, building, and administration of project libraries, lists, and toolkit platforms such as Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.
• Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations and public records retention and requests are followed.

Nice-to-haves

• A master's degree in accounting, statistics, mathematics, economics, or a similar field; AND two (2) years of recent professional experience managing large budgets and data sets.
• Demonstrated experience in effectively working independently under general supervision.
• Experience in effectively applying and adapting established accounting methods to a variety of payable and accounting transactions.
• Experience in effectively analyzing, monitoring, and evaluating accounting activities.
• Experience in effectively building complex spreadsheets and visualization tools to ensure accuracy, tracking, and understanding of data and metrics.

Benefits

• Commitment to organizational health and wellness
• Work/life balance
• DNR Employee Resource Groups (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council, Women's Employee Resource Group, Veterans Employee Resource Group, etc.)
• Professional development opportunities
• Educational and career development aid
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
• Comprehensive benefits package including employer contributions toward health insurance, paid holidays, retirement plans, sick leave, and vacation days.