Salary: $72,900.00 - $98,064.00 Annually
Location : Thurston County - Olympia, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number:Department: Washington Technology Solutions
Division: DIR WCSM
Opening Date: 09/30/2026
Closing Date: 10/14/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Salary Information: The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step
DescriptionWCSM Budget Analyst(Budget Analyst 4)
This recruitment has been reposted to expand the applicant pool. Applicants who previously applied do not need to reapply.The Workers' Compensation Systems Modernization (WCSM) Program is a portfolio of projects with the combined task of modernizing Labor & Industries (L&I)'s systems and processes. L&I is moving from a mainframe-centric model to a cloud-first model, creating the ability to introduce new capabilities and enhance existing capabilities more easily in the future. The WCSM Program leadership is located within the WaTech Director's Office, and the day-to-day Program team will be located in WaTech. The majority of project subject matter experts are located within the Department of Labor & Industries. This position reports to the WCSM Deputy Program Director.
The WCSM Budget Analyst will provide financial management services to the WCSM Program. These services include budgeting, accounting, business analysis, rate analysis, and fiscal data and report development.
DutiesSome of what to expect with this role:- Serve as the program's key budget analyst to the Executive Sponsors, Program Director, Deputy Program Director, PMO Director on all budgetary concerns.
- Lead program budget planning and anticipate financial impacts to ensure aligned with program and agency priorities.
- Compile and create financial reports, analyze, and monitor budget.
- Analyze budget for actual spending, variance explanations, and work with WCSM Program leadership and staff to maintain spending within the appropriate budget.
- Adjust projections and spending plans according to actual and projected revenues and expenses.
- Analyze, forecast, and provide timely and accurate executive-level financial information for program.
- Develop and maintain the following reports for the WCSM Program: monthly and quarterly financial status reports, corrective journal entries, and other on demand reporting to support the divisional WCSM Program leadership teams, WaTech, and Legislative staffing team members.
- Analyze legislative bill for appropriations, reconcile appropriations with funding and expenditure authorities, and write fiscal notes.
- Compile and analyze for accuracy monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue & expenditure report.
- Present and lead the discussion of monthly and quarterly financial results for the WCSM Program WCSM Executive Sponsors and Program Leadership.
QualificationsHere's what we're looking for:- Nine years of professional experience in budget development, execution and report development. A bachelor's degree in business, accounting, public administration, or closely allied field may substitute for four years of experience.
- Four years of professional experience in public sector, budgeting, and accounting. This experience may run concurrent with the nine years of experience in budget development, execution, and report development listed above.
- Advanced Excel skills (create Pivot tables and charts, write formulas such as Vlookup, IF/SumIf)
- The ability to take action to learn and grow.
- The ability to take action to meet the needs of others
Preference may be granted to applicants with the following:- Experience with Washington state budget processes and applications, including the appropriations cycle.
- Experience with Washington state accounting processes.
- Experience with information systems such as AFRS, Workday, ERP reporting, Apptio or other database systems.
- Experience budgeting for large technology implementation programs.
- Experience writing funding proposals, issue papers, or similar.
- Knowledge of Washington state Legislative process.
- Knowledge of SharePoint and Microsoft Teams.
Supplemental InformationTelework: This position is approved for telework. However, the incumbent must be onsite in our Olympia, WA office ten days per month, or as requested by the supervisor and must be within driving distance to Olympia, WA.
Additional information about this role:- This position requires a background check. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability to perform in the position and is a continued condition of employment.
How to apply:Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Please select the large "apply" button at the top of this announcement. In addition to completing your online application, please also include the following attachments:
- A current resume detailing your applicable experience, training and/or education.
- A letter of interest highlighting how your experience aligns with the outlined job posting.
Top candidates will be asked to provide a list of their professional references with contact information.
Reminders: - A real person is reviewing your application material. It is in your best interest to complete the application in its entirety and review thoroughly before submitting. You will not be eligible to re-apply for this posting for 30 days.
- Applications with missing or incomplete fields, or supplemental question responses such as "see resume" may be considered incomplete and removed from consideration.
Recruitment process:The first round of application assessments will be conducted seven days after the initial job posting date. The hiring authority reserves the right to offer the position at any time after the initial seven-day job posting date. It is to the applicant's advantage to apply as early as possible.
The salary range reflected above reflects the full potential for this position. The base pay offered to the selected candidate will consider the candidate's specific qualifying experience and internal equity of the existing team.
Contact us: For inquiries about this position, please contact
Rebekah Wilkes at
(360) 407-8646 or email to
If you'd like to request an accommodation for any part of the selection process, or to receive the application material in an alternate format, please contact Human Resources at (360) 407-8242 or .Persons of disability or those who are deaf or hard of hearing can call the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
