Budget Analyst (Budget Analyst 4)

About the role

Location: Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

Application timeline: Apply by November 8, 2026. Applications submitted after this date may not be reviewed unless additional qualified applicants are needed.

Schedule

This position is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options. A minimum of one day per week is required in the office. Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.

Responsibilities

• Staff Planning - Report, track, and provide projections of program staffing plans. Use the state Salary Projection System (SPS) to estimate salary/benefits and FTE utilization in both operating and capital budgets; run salary/benefit projections; reconcile with vacancy reports, organization charts, and e-Time database; research, analyze and resolve discrepancies.
• Budget Development - Support budget managers in the development of operating and capital budget proposals. Provide research, analysis, and review in support of program budget requests.
• Fund and Cash Balance Management - Coordinate fund balance sheet updates and analysis with budget managers and the Central Budget Office and identify issues