Budget Analyst, Temporary

About OSPI And Our Initiatives

OSPI is the primary agency charged with overseeing public K–12 education in Washington state. Working with the state's 295 public school districts and 6 state-tribal education compact schools, OSPI allocates funding and provides tools, resources, and technical assistance so every student in Washington is provided a high-quality public education.

At OSPI, We Recognize That Our Employees Are The Key To The Success Of The Agency. We Are Committed To Our Work But Value The Balance With Our Personal Lives. We Demonstrate Our Commitment To Employees By Providing An Environment That Stimulates Professional Growth And Values Them For Their Expertise. OSPI Is a Great Place To Work And Has Several Initiatives To Help Create a Great Working Environment, Including

• We support a healthy work/life balance by offering flexible/alternative work schedules and mobile and telework options. (Depending on job duties and work location.)
• We have an Infant at Work Program that is based on long-term values of newborns and infant-parent bonding. Eligible employees who are new parents or legal guardians can bring their infant (six weeks to six months) when returning to work. (Depending on job duties and work location.)
• We value and are actively involved in promoting diversity, equity and inclusion within OSPI by way of cross-divisional, collaborative committee. The focus of the committee includes employee engagement and education; reinforcing OSPI values; and maximizing the value of diversity and identifying strategies for inclusion.

Vision, Mission, and Values

Vision: All students prepared for post-secondary pathways, careers, and civic engagement.

Mission: Transform K-12 education to a system that is centered on closing opportunity gaps and is characterized by high expectations for all students and educators. We achieve this by developing equity-based policies and supports that empower educators, families, and communities.

Values: Ensuring Equity, Collaboration and Service, Achieving Excellence through Continuous Improvement, Focus on the Whole Child

Equity

• Goes beyond equality; it requires education leaders to examine the ways current policies and practices result in disparate outcomes for our students of color, students living in poverty, students receiving special education and English Learner services, students who identify as LGBTQ+, and highly mobile student populations.
• Requires education leaders to develop an understanding of historical contexts; engage students, families, and community representatives as partners in decision-making; and actively dismantle systemic barriers, replacing them with policies and practices that ensure all students have access to the instruction and support they need to succeed in our schools.

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 - $118,718 per 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. This is a Washington Management Position. This position is not represented by a bargaining unit.

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. 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 non‑overtime 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 non‑overtime 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.

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.

Contact

Please address any questions to Sal Salazar, Human Resources, Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, 600 Washington Street Southeast Olympia, Washington ; Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may contact the Human Resources Office at or , or e‑mail

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

OSPI is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from job seekers who will contribute to our diversity. OSPI provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. If you would like, please include your name and gender pronouns in your application, to ensure we address you appropriately throughout the application process.