Budget Analyst, Temporary

Budget Analyst, Temporary Salary: $94,554.00 - $118,718.00 Annually Location : Thurston County - Olympia, WA Job Type: Project (limited duration) Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid Job Number: Department: Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction Division: Chief Financial Office Opening Date: 10/08/2026 Closing Date: 10/22/2026 11:59 PM Pacific Description WASHINGTON MANAGEMENT SERVICE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT Budget Analyst, Temporary $94,554 - $118,718 annually Closes October 22,2026 The Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) seeks a Budget Analyst to join the OSPI team. This temporary full-time position is based in Olympia, Washington. This recruitment is for a temporary position that is expected to last until December 1, 2027. After completion of training, this position may be eligible for a partial telework, dependent upon agreed schedule. Individuals seeking 100% telework should not apply. Position Overview This position advances the Superintendent of Public Instruction's vision for K-12 education by facilitating the translation of his goals into a financial plan. The selected candidate will provide clear and concise budget, policy and planning analysis for state and federally funded programs. Key Responsibilities - Prepares budget recommendations (decision packages) for submittal to the Governor and the legislature; - Reviews proposed legislation for fiscal impact and prepares fiscal notes; - Develops external allotments for submittal to the Office of Financial Management; - Prepares detailed internal allotments for program staff and agency managers; - Monitors expenditures vs. allotments for variances and in consultation with program managers develops and monitors corrective action; - Maintains and updates information in the Salary Projection System (SPS); - Reviews Personnel Action Requests (PARs) to ensure program budgets have sufficient resources to support the requested action; - Reviews proposed contracts and purchase requests to assure budgets are sufficient to support the obligations; - Responsible for managing, maintaining, and organizing the preparation and processing of all documents related to the position's work according to state archive and records retention schedules; - Mentor and assist with training of new budget staff; and - Other budget development and monitoring activities as assigned. Required Qualifications: - At least 4 years' experience in financial management or budgeting in state government or a school finance office; - Experience in budget, finance, or comparable field can substitute year-for-year of education; - Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with other staff; - Advanced technical skills in Microsoft Office applications; and - Effective verbal, written and oral presentation skills. - At peek points in the fiscal year, staff should expect to work additional hours as necessary. - Travel Requirements: Little to none - Must reside in the state of Washington Desired Qualifications: - Knowledge of state and federal budget and finance rules and procedures; - Familiarity with OFM budget and accounting systems; and - Understanding of the Legislative process. - Bachelor's degree in accounting, public administration, business, or comparable field; Our Ideal Candidate We are looking for a teammate with a passion for quality work, brings humility to their job and interactions, and understands how their work impacts others. They enjoy working with a team and want to build strong collaborative partnerships. The ideal candidate will welcome new challenges and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. Compensation The annual compensation for the position is $94,554 - $118,718per year and depends upon experience, educational background and qualifications. Geographic differentials may be applied based on work location of successful candidate. Washington State offers a generous benefit package including health, dental and life insurance, retirement and an optional deferred compensation program. Please visit Health Care Authority for information regarding health benefits and the Department of Retirement Systems for retirement plan information. This is a Washington Management Position. This position is not represented by a bargaining unit. Application Process Those interested in this position must apply through Careers.wa.gov. Applications must include the following documents in MS Word and PDF format only: - A letter of interest specifically addressing the qualifications listed in this announcement; - A current résumé, and; - A list of three or more professional references. Please address any questions to: Sal Salazar, Human Resources Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction 600 Washington Street Southeast Olympia, Washington 98504-7200 (360) 725-6278;