Salary: $82,440.00 - $108,228.00 Annually
Location : Olympia, WA
Job Type: .REGULAR: Full-Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2026-77
Division: Management Services Division
Department: Financial & Budget Services-Comptroller (M3)
Opening Date: 08/19/2026
Closing Date: 9/2/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Position Profile
The Administrative Office of the Courts is looking for a talented Budget Analyst who enjoys meaningful work and collaborating with leaders across Washington's judicial branch. In this role, you will take the lead in preparing, reviewing, submitting, and monitoring biennial and supplemental operating budgets for the Washington State Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, Administrative Office of the Courts, Office of Public Defense, and Office of Civil and Legal Aid. Your work will directly support the effective operation of our statewide court system.
You will also shape the future of grant development within the judicial branch. This position takes responsibility for designing strategies that attract federal, state, and private grant funding, and for building strong processes that help programs secure and manage those resources. You will guide grant research, analyze complex funding opportunities, provide recommendations on multi-program initiatives, and craft statewide policies and communications that strengthen how Washington's courts pursue and manage grants.
Reporting to the Management Services Associate Director, this role blends professional-level budget development with leadership in grant management. You will work closely with AOC management, the Office of Financial Management, and legislative staff, and you'll collaborate with executive leadership, program teams, contracts staff, grant recipients, auditors, and funding agencies. The position offers a high level of independence, meaningful decision-making authority, and the opportunity to apply professional judgment to interpret funding requirements and establish agency-wide standards that support strong financial stewardship.
POSITION DETAILS
Job: 2026-77

Status: Regular, Full-Time

Location: Olympia, Washington

Salary: Range 66: $82,440 - $108,228 per year (DOQ)

Opens: August 19, 2026.

Closes: September 2, 2026. AOC reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time but no sooner than seven (7) calendar days after posting.
WASHINGTON STATE RESIDENCY AND TELEWORK INFORMATION
AOC requires employees to reside in Washington State. Any exceptions must be approved. If you are invited to interview and currently reside outside of Washington State, seek more information about residency requirements from the AOC hiring manager for this recruitment.
This position requires you to be in the office at least three (3) days per week.

Duties and Responsibilities
Many of the key responsibilities for this role include:

• Assists executive financial leadership in developing biennial and supplemental budgets for the judicial branch.
• Serves as the primary technical budget advisor to key court leaders and oversee the development, coordination, and submission of all required budget documents and allotments.
• Analyzes complex expenditure and revenue data across multiple accounts, prepares financial reports, identifies variances, and recommends adjustments to ensure fiscal stability.
• Projects future revenues and funding needs, evaluates resource adequacy, and advises on potential programmatic reductions.
• Researches, identifies, and applies for federal, state, local, and philanthropic grants; develops statewide grant strategies, policies, and processes; and provides subject-matter expertise.
• Coordinates grant-related collaboration with internal divisions, executive leadership, courts, contractors, community partners, and funding entities to prioritize and secure grant investments.
• Ensures compliance with grant agreements and reporting requirements, provides training on fund allowability, maintains documentation, prepares for audits, and oversees grant budget monitoring.
• Reviews contracts and amendments for completeness and compliance, offers technical assistance to courts and contractors, and monitors funded activities to ensure performance meets expectations.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications and Credentials

• Bachelor's degree in business, public administration, or closely related field to include 20 quarter hours of college credit in accounting, budget preparation and/or management analysis;

AND

• Four (4) or more years of progressively responsible finance and/or budgeting experience working for Washington State or another government entity;

OR

• Six (6) or more years of progressively responsible budgeting and/or management analysis experience in the private sector.

A combination of relevant education and experience that demonstrates a working knowledge of the duties and responsibilities of the Budget Analyst may be considered.
THE IDEAL APPLICANT WILL ALSO HAVE SOME OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Effective management of time, and resources, with strong program and project management knowledge.
• Ability to develop clear, logical plans and strategies by integrating ideas, information, and stakeholder input.
• Skill in identifying critical, time-sensitive steps and setting priorities that support successful outcomes.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including report writing and presentations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools, including Teams, Outlook, Word, OneNote, and PowerPoint.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build professional relationships, understand customer expectations, and collaborate across agencies.
• Critical thinking and decision-making skills, including risk assessment, multitasking, time management, and adaptability to change.
• Expert knowledge of Washington State's budget process, accounting systems, principles, internal controls, and the ability to advise leadership on financial matters.

Supplemental Information

• The workweek may fluctuate depending on workload or agency needs.
• Overnight travel may be required based on business needs.
• This position may be overtime eligible.

We are a team-oriented culture, and a balance of family and work-life in a wonderful community. We offer a family-friendly package of pay, benefits, paid time off, and workplace opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life.

Our compensation plan includes:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Retirement Plan Options
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Leave and Holidays)
• Paid Basic Life Insurance Policy and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Assistance Program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Part-time employees will receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.

To learn more details about all we have to offer, visit the benefits page at
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Do you possess a Bachelor's degree in business, public administration, or closely related field to include 20 quarter hours of college credit in accounting, budget preparation and/or management analysis?

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess at least four (4) or more years of progressively responsible finance and/or budgeting experience working for Washington State or another government entity?

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess at least six (6) or more years of progressively responsible budgeting and/or management analysis experience in the private sector?

• Yes
• No

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Please briefly describe your education and experience in regard to the qualifications of this position.
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This position requires working onsite at least three (3) days per week at the AOC office in Olympia, Washington. Are you still interested in applying for this position?

• Yes
• No

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