Budget Analyst 4 w / in-training, Financial Services Division, Tumwater

Budget Analyst 4

The Attorney General's Office is recruiting for a permanent full-time Budget Analyst 4 in the Financial Services Division. This position is located in Olympia, Washington, and is not union-represented. Note : there is the possibility of an in-training from the Budget Analyst 3 level. Budget Analyst 3 Salary range 54 : $60,132 - $80,820

Budget Analyst 4 Salary range 61 : $71,472 - $96,144 The base pay offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the preferred candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

The AGO provides a workplace that is understanding of work-life balance and promotes advancement by offering a wide variety of professional development and growth opportunities.

Excellent benefits : Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation, including Medical / Dental / Vision for employees & dependent(s); Vacation, Sick, and Other Leave; 11 Paid Holidays per year; Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) plans; and Life Insurance. Beyond these traditional benefits, we offer Dependent Care Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Deferred Compensation, Employee Recognition Leave, and more. With the goal of employee health and wellness, we also offer :

• Flexible schedules and part-time / hybrid telework options;
• A Wellness Program, an Infants in the Workplace Program, and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides counseling, webinar, and other cost-free support resources;
• Numerous employee-driven affinity groups to foster community and connection, including Bereavement, Elder Care, Parenting, POC, LGBTQ+, Veterans and more. The AGO is a place to belong and make a difference!

About the Financial Services Division : The Financial Services Division (FIS) provides support and accountability for agency financial and budgetary decisions and practices. FIS ensures that the reporting and transmission of agency financial information is complete, accurate and timely. FIS is also responsible for agency budget development and monitoring in addition to accounting, payroll, contracts and purchasing functions. FIS contains three main sections : Accounting, Contracts & Grants and Budget.

Duties and Essential Functions of a Budget Analyst 4 : This position provides budget analysis, consultation, interpretation and other assistance. In this role staff work independently to provide accurate and timely research support for staffing, and budget functions for the agency to make good resource decisions. This position directly contributes to AGO's mission delivering high quality legal services, serving the people of Washington and promoting a collegial, diverse and inclusive workplace.

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This recruitment announcement may be used to fill multiple open positions for the same classification, in addition to the position(s) listed in this announcement.

In-Training Defined :

An in-training is on-the-job instruction designed for candidates with less experience than the required goal classification to learn and grow into a higher-level role. In this job posting, we are open to considering those eligible at the Budget Analyst 3 level who are interested in learning on-the-job with the goal of moving into the Budget Analyst 4 role. You'll gain the competencies and skills needed to successfully perform your duties while being supported by your supervisor, manager, and coworkers. Upon successful completion of your training and demonstrating knowledge of the position requirements, you will be promoted into the Budget Analyst 4 level.

Qualifications :

To qualify at the Budget Analyst 3 Level :

A Bachelor's degree in business, public administration, accounting, economics or statistics

Plus

Five years of professional experience in budgets, management or program analysis.

To qualify at the Budget Analyst 4 Level :

A Bachelor's degree in business, public administration, accounting, economics or statistics

Plus

Five years of professional experience in budgets, management or program analysis.

Plus

Demonstrated expert level experience with one or more of the following :

For both levels :

About the Washington State Office of the Attorney General

The Attorney General's Office (AGO) touches the lives of every resident in this state. We serve more than 230 state agencies, boards, commissions, colleges and universities, as well as the Legislature and the Governor. The Office is comprised of nearly 700 attorneys and 800 professional staff, all working together to deliver the highest quality professional legal services to Washington state officials, agencies, and entities. This includes :

Our agency also has national reach, representing the State of Washington before the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals and trial courts in all cases that involve the state's interest. If you want to make a difference, we may be the perfect fit for you! Learn more about the AGO here.

Commitment to Diversity Diversity is critical to the success of the mission of the AGO. This means recognizing, respecting, and appreciating all cultures and backgrounds and fostering the inclusion of differences between people. Appreciating, valuing and implementing principles of diversity permits AGO employees to achieve their fullest potential in an inclusive, respectful environment. One recent measure of the AGO's commitment to diversity can be found in its nomination for Rainbow Alliance and Inclusion Network's "Outstanding Agency Award" in 2019. Our commitment to employee wellness is reflected in earning the 2024 Zo8 Washington Wellness Award.

Application Instructions :

In addition to completing the online application, applicants must attach the following documents to their profile in order to be considered for this position :

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