WCSM Budget Analyst

Description

WCSM Budget Analyst

(Budget Analyst 4)

This recruitment has been reposted to expand the applicant pool. Applicants who previously applied do not need to reapply.

WaTech: Leading the way in technology!

Washington Technology Solutions (WaTech) is at the forefront nationally in integrating innovative technologies that revolutionize how state services are delivered to the people of Washington. WaTech establishes the strategic technological framework for various state domains and programs overseeing the primary technology services throughout the state.

About the opportunity:
The Workers Compensation Systems Modernization (WCSM) Program is a portfolio of projects with the combined task of modernizing Labor & Industries (L&I)s systems and processes. L&I is moving from a mainframe-centric model to a cloud-first model creating the ability to introduce new capabilities and enhance existing capabilities more easily in the future. The WCSM Program leadership is located within the WaTech Directors Office and the day-to-day Program team will be located in WaTech. The majority of project subject matter experts are located within the Department of Labor & Industries. This position reports to the WCSM Deputy Program Director.

The WCSM Budget Analyst will provide financial management services to the WCSM Program. These services include budgeting accounting business analysis rate analysis and fiscal data and report development.

Duties

Some of what to expect with this role:

• Serve as the programs key budget analyst to the Executive Sponsors Program Director Deputy Program Director PMO Director on all budgetary concerns.
• Lead program budget planning and anticipate financial impacts to ensure aligned with program and agency priorities.
• Compile and create financial reports analyze and monitor budget.
• Analyze budget for actual spending variance explanations and work with WCSM Program leadership and staff to maintain spending within the appropriate budget.
• Adjust projections and spending plans according to actual and projected revenues and expenses.
• Analyze forecast and provide timely and accurate executive-level financial information for program.
• Develop and maintain the following reports for the WCSM Program: monthly and quarterly financial status reports corrective journal entries and other on demand reporting to support the divisional WCSM Program leadership teams WaTech and Legislative staffing team members.
• Analyze legislative bill for appropriations reconcile appropriations with funding and expenditure authorities and write fiscal notes.
• Compile and analyze for accuracy monthly quarterly and annual revenue & expenditure report.
• Present and lead the discussion of monthly and quarterly financial results for the WCSM Program WCSM Executive Sponsors and Program Leadership.

Qualifications

Heres what were looking for:

• Nine years of professional experience in budget development execution and report development. A bachelors degree in business accounting public administration or closely allied field may substitute for four years of experience.
• Four years of professional experience in public sector budgeting and accounting. This experience may run concurrent with the nine years of experience in budget development execution and report development listed above.
• Advanced Excel skills (create Pivot tables and charts write formulas such as Vlookup IF/SumIf)
• The ability to take action to learn and grow.
• The ability to take action to meet the needs of others

Preference may be granted to applicants with the following:

• Experience with Washington state budget processes and applications including the appropriations cycle.
• Experience with Washington state accounting processes.
• Experience with information systems such as AFRS Workday ERP reporting Apptio or other database systems.
• Experience budgeting for large technology implementation programs.
• Experience writing funding proposals issue papers or similar.
• Knowledge of Washington state Legislative process.
• Knowledge of SharePoint and Microsoft Teams.

Supplemental Information

Telework: This position is approved for telework. However the incumbent must be onsite in our Olympia WA office ten days per month or as requested by the supervisor and must be within driving distance to Olympia WA.

We value diversity and different perspectives:

WaTech is committed to providing equal access and opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees. We seek to attract and retain a diverse staff and welcome your experiences perspectives and unique identity. We invite you to include your preferred name and pronouns in your material to ensure we address you correctly throughout the application process.

What WaTech offers:

As an employee of WaTech youll have access to an outstanding employee benefits package that includes medical and dental plan options for you and your family paid leave and holidays retirement plan options and more.

While WaTech is headquartered in Olympia Washington which is near some of the countrys most scenic national parks we are able to offer many of our positions telework and flexible schedule options to help support a healthy work-life balance.

To learn more about WaTech and what our employees enjoy about working here pleasevisit our website .

Additional information about this role:

• This position requires a background check. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability to perform in the position and is a continued condition of employment.

How to apply:

Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Please select the large apply button at the top of this addition to completing your online application please also include the following attachments:

• A current resume detailing your applicable experience training and/or education.
• A letter of interest highlighting how your experience aligns with the outlined job posting.

Top candidates will be asked to provide a list of their professional references with contact information.

Reminder s:

• A real person is reviewing your application material. It is in your best interest to complete the application in its entirety and review thoroughly before submitting. You will not be eligible to re-apply for this posting for 30 days.
• Applications with missing or incomplete fields or supplemental question responses such as see resume may be considered incomplete and removed from consideration.
• WaTech complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements of the federal Form I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States. WaTech does not use the E-Verify system. We are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practice Training (OPT) opportunities. For more information please
• Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy) NGB 22 or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application. (Please redact any personally identifiable data such as social security number and date of birth prior to submittal.)

By submitting your materials you affirm that all information is true and correct. Any untruthful information is cause for removal from the applicant pool. If hired as a result of this recruitment the discovery of incorrect or falsified information may lead to disciplinary action or dismissal.

Recruitment process:

The first round of application assessments will be conducted seven days after the initial job posting date. The hiring authority reserves the right to offer the position at any time after the initial seven-day job posting date. It is to the applicants advantage to apply as early as possible.

The salary range reflected above reflects the full potential for this position. The base pay offered to the selected candidate will consider the candidates specific qualifying experience and internal equity of the existing team.

Contact us: For inquiries about this position please contact Rebekah Wilkes at or email to

If youd like to request an accommodation for any part of the selection process or to receive the application material in an alternate format please contact Human Resources at or . Persons of disability or those who are deaf or hard of hearing can call the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-.

Required Experience:

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