Fiscal Analyst 5 (Project)

This listing closes on 9 / 2 / 2025 at 11 : 59 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana.

Employer

State of Washington

Salary

$5,956.00 - $8,012.00 Monthly

Location

Thurston County Olympia, WA

Job Type

Project (limited duration)

Remote Employment

Flexible / Hybrid

Job Number

2025-05708

Department

Dept. of Commerce

Division

Financial Services Division

Opening Date

08 / 19 / 2025

Closing Date

9 / 2 / 2025 at 11 : 59 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana

Salary Information

The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step

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Description

Fiscal Analyst 5 (Project position)

Note : This is a project position that is anticipated to have funding through June 30, 2027.

At the Department of Commerce , we're reimagining what's possible in government. We're builders, thinkers, and change-makers, working at the intersection of innovation, community, and impact. From unlocking critical funding to fueling inclusive economic growth, we're turning big ideas into real-world solutions that uplift people and places.

Our agency's strength lies in the diversity of our workforce and the breadth of the lived experiences and perspectives team members bring to the work. We believe equity is not just a value but a practice, which is reflected in how we design programs, engage communities, and deliver outcomes. We foster a workplace culture where curiosity is encouraged, bold thinking is welcomed, and collaboration drives our impact.

This job is a commitment to reshaping systems so they work better for everyone. If you're ready to challenge the status quo and build meaningful connections, we want to meet you.

Let's build what's next, together. The Finance Lead Worker for the Commerce OneWA Project serves as the Department of Commerce's principal subject matter expert and liaison for the agency's financial systems transition from the Agency Financial Reporting System (AFRS) to Workday as part of the statewide OneWA initiative. This position plays a vital leadership role in ensuring that the agency's financial operations, data, and business processes are accurately mapped, transitioned, tested, and adopted within the new Workday environment.

Acting as the primary financial conduit between Commerce's internal stakeholders (finance, IT, and business units), as well as representing the agency in collaboration with the OneWA Office of Financial Management (OFM) project team, and external development and implementation contractors, this position ensures a cohesive and accurate alignment of financial business requirements and system functionality. The incumbent provides expert-level financial analysis, interpretation, and guidance in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), federal and state regulations, and agency policies and procedures.

Duties

Leads the development, coordination, and oversight of all agency-specific training, procedures, and documentation related to the implementation of the Workday financial system, ensuring Commerce accounting and budget staff are fully prepared for the transition under the OneWA initiative. Tasks include :

Leads and represents Commerce Financial Services in all OneWA Workday information-sharing and system remediation efforts, ensuring accurate, timely communication, coordination, and strategic alignment with the Office of Financial Management (OFM) and internal stakeholders. Tasks include :

Leads the development, maintenance, and governance of the agency's Foundation Data Model (FDM) within the Workday financial system, ensuring it accurately reflects Commerce's budget structure, appropriation controls, and reporting needs. Tasks include :

Qualifications

Required Position Qualifications :

Nine (9) years of combined experience and / or education as described below :

Experience : At least three (3) years of professional level state or public sector accounting and two (2) years of experience in two (2) or more of the following areas or work related to the position :

Education involves business administration, accounting, auditing, budgeting, public administration, law, or related fields. Qualifying education post High School or equivalent may be substituted year for year for experience.

Examples of how to qualify :

Preferred / Desired Qualifications :

Required Position Competencies :

Required Commerce Core Competencies :

Service focus : Treat fellow employees, clients, and the public as partners and collaborators who are equally committed to a healthy, prosperous Washington. Build and maintain internal and external satisfaction with the services offered by the agency. Consistently strive to exceed expectations.

Adaptability and flexibility : Solve problems, consider different perspectives, and find new and creative ways to accomplish your work. Adapt quickly to changing needs, conditions, and work responsibilities . Adapt approaches, goals, and methods to achieve successful solutions and outcomes.

Communication : Communicate clearly, accurately, and in a timely manner. Actively listen and engage in open, respectful, professional dialogue. Perform work in a helpful, friendly, and positive manner.

Accountability : Accept personal responsibility and accountability for the quality and timeliness of your work and for meeting workplace expectations. Achieve excellent results with minimal oversight. Link agency mission / vision / values to everyday work.

Trust and integrity : Remain objective at all times and ensure that professional judgment, rather than personal opinion, influences our work. Earn the trust, respect, and confidence of coworkers and customers through consistent honesty, forthrightness, and professionalism in all interactions.

Relationships : Build and maintain cooperative relationships characterized by a high level of acceptance and cooperation.

Required Commerce Core Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Competencies :

DEIB Knowledge, Understanding, and Commitment : The ability to understand the language and concepts of DEIB and to be committed to creating, maintaining, and improving a diverse, equitable, respectful, inclusive and belonging-centered workplace. This includes fostering a culture where everyone feels a sense of belonging and connection to their work and teams.

Self-Awareness & Commitment to Growth : Employees engage in self-reflection, lifelong learning, and growth.

Cultivating Mutually Beneficial and Trusting Strategic Partnerships : Employees will conduct themselves in a manner that builds trust, enhances working relationships, and fosters meaningful engagement with those they serve and collaborate with. Trust is foundational to fostering belonging, and relationships grounded in mutual respect support inclusive and connected teams.

Inclusive Excellence and Allyship : The ability of employees to demonstrate that all people are valued and engaged as members of the group, team, organization, or community through equitable, inclusive, and respectful behavior.

Measuring for Success and Improvement : The ability of employees to develop, implement, evaluate, and continually improve strategies that promote equity and inclusion in their organization and with the communities they serve.

To be considered for this position, the following are needed :

For questions about this recruitment, please contact our recruitment team via email : comrecruitment@commerce.wa.gov - please reference the job number in your message.

Supplemental Information

This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies over the next 60 days. Technical support is provided by NEOGOV, 855-524-5627 (can't log in, password or email issues, error messages). DES job seeker support may answer general questions regarding the recruiting system at careershelp@des.wa.gov . Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity The Washington State Department of Commerce is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons needing accommodation in the application, testing, or interview process or this job announcement in an alternative format may email Human Resources at Human.Resources@commerce.wa.gov. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388. Department of Commerce also offers a competitive benefits package including : medical and dental insurance benefits, retirement and deferred compensation plans, 11 paid holidays each year, 14-25 vacation days per year (depending on length of employment), 8 hours of sick leave per month (if full time employed), bereavement leave, an employee assistance program, as well as other benefits. Please see the Benefits Tab for more details.

More than Just a Paycheck! Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs. Read about our benefits : The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time. Note : If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits. Insurance Benefits Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state. Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts. To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website . The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs . Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses. Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction. The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees. Retirement and Deferred Compensation State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems ' web site. Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options. Social Security All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system. Public Service Loan Forgiveness If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Holidays Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year. Note : Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information . Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday. Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave. Sick Leave Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave. Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday. Vacation (Annual Leave) Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165 (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave. Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357-31-165 (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday. As provided in WAC 357-58-175 , an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and / or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165. Note : Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave. Military Leave Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year. Bereavement Leave Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave. Additional Leave Leave Sharing Parental Leave Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Leave Without Pay Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits. Updated 07-21-2025

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