Revenue Budget Manager (WMS2) Olympia/Hybrid

The ideal candidate will be a strong leader that can help drive cohesion, vision, standardized work, knowledge sharing, and teamwork in a team.  This leader will also be versatile to help with supporting a variety of initiatives and work efforts in the division.  Additionally, they will be a leader that supports the agency in our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) efforts.  

The Financial Services Division (FSD), Budget Office is dedicated to being a collaborative partner and to providing the highest level of support and professionalism possible; thus ensuring all Employment Security Department (ESD) divisions are well equipped to respond efficiently and proactively to our customer’s needs. This critical role supports the agency strategic plan by providing centralized budget services for divisions across the agency, including performing independent senior-level fund management and analysis for the major programs (and minor programs) of the agency with biennial budgets of more than $912 million, which includes more than fifty separate funding sources. Administering, managing, and conducting complex analysis for all financial activity and reports the revenues and expenditures of each funding source ensuring expenditures stay within authorized levels.
They will ensure compliance with federal spending terms and conditions and comply with federal cost allocation principle ensuring the agency's allowable cost is met. And, in coordination with the Budget Managers, Assistant Budget Director, and Budget Director, is responsible for the planning and coordinating of the overall biennial budget to secure spending authority for all Agency funds – Federal, State, and local. This is a full-time permanent position and as a hybrid role has flexible schedule options and may need to attend in office meetings as required.

NOTE: First reviews will begin 1/16/24 and will be ongoing, this announcement will remain open until this position if filled.

Duties

As the Revenue Budget Manager, you are directly responsible for agency grant applications, fund management and analysis of all fund sources, including planning, development, submittal, monitoring, forecasting, and reporting of the biennial budget of $912 million, and more than fifty separate funding sources. And you are responsible to plan, lead, and ensure the work performed by the Revenue and Reporting section is timely, accurate, and meets all federal requirements ensuring the agency is compliant. Providing guidance, technical assistance, and makes recommendations to the divisions, revenue and reporting team, fiscal management, and program staff for resolution of financial issues and coordinate efforts with division managers to ensure budgets do not exceed spending limits.
 
Additionally, you are responsible for: 
 

• Managing, overseeing, and analyzing actual agency-wide program revenues and expenditures for preparing complex management reports for the Budget Director and the Executive Leadership Team (ELT).
• Subject matter expert ensuring compliance with state accounting policies, procedures, rules and laws and federal grant rules.
• Managing and reporting expenditures and variances timely and accurately as required by US Department of Labor (US DOL).
• Performing various complex financial analyses, including historical analyses, projections, future revenue trend analysis and expenditures.
• Revenue oversight includes transitioning the lifecycle of a grant (revenue and expenditures) into the new Automated Financial System (AFS).
• Reviewing and certifying all required quarterly federal grant narrative reports in a timely manner. Late or inaccurate reporting could lead to reporting deficiencies that could result in audit findings, the agency being out of federal compliance, loss of funding and/or result in fines to the agency.
• Directly responsible for state and federal audits for areas of program specifics listed above.
• Directly responsible for compiling and writing the agency’s annual federal appropriation adjustment decision package (DP).
• Conducting senior-level analysis for budget related issues and requests from the Office of Financial Management, Legislative staff, the US Department of Labor, and the Executive Leadership Team.
• Working closely with the Chief Financial Officer, Budget Director, and Assistant Budget Director on resolutions of agency-wide financial issues.
• Actively participating in cross divisional meetings and contributing by providing complex and high-level fund management perspectives on agency-wide issues.
• Providing effective leadership for the budget office.
• Inspiring a positive and professional work environment to successfully improve all forms of communication.
• Conducting senior-level analysis for budget related issues and requests from the Office of Financial Management, Legislative staff, the US DOL, the Executive Leadership Team, and Cabinet.
• Developing clear and effective desk manuals and materials and developing and delivering training to ensure the consistent application of all federal and state laws and rules, and agency policies for the agency’s funds.
• Fostering a culture of continuous improvement and respect for people using lean principles, methods and tools.
• Legislative work: Providing the subject matter expertise when a bill analysis or fiscal note determines impact of federal funding sources to ensure the terms of the federal funds are not impacted or puts the agency out of compliance.
• Providing the highest level of customer service.

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Qualifications

Required Education, Experience, and Competencies:
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Business or related field.

And a minimum of three years of budget experience including the following which may be concurrent:

• Knowledge of state budgeting process, policies, procedures, and fiscal management principles.
• Ability to research issues, define a problem, develop and assess alternatives, and make recommendations.
• Ability to translate knowledge of agency’s mission, strategic direction, Governor’s priorities, principles of accountability and measurement, and priorities-based budgeting into day-to-day operational plans.
• Ability to translate budget and performance information into clear, plain English for managers and policy-makers.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with partners across the agency, with the Office of Financial Management, the legislature, and other parties.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Skilled in fiscal analysis.

Education to Experience Equivalences:

Associate Degree = 2 years | Bachelor’s Degree = 4 years | Master’s or Higher = 5 years

In addition to the qualifications as noted above, the most successful candidate may also have demonstrated knowledge or abilities in the following preferred/desired experience, education, and competencies:
 

• Analysis and Problem Solving – Demonstrates ability to address problems and recommend solutions by applying critical thinking.
• Technical and Professional Competence – Applies professional and technical knowledge and skills to fulfill job requirements.
• Communication – Demonstrates ability to effectively give and receive information both orally and in writing to diverse audiences.
• Interpersonal Skills – Adapts to and works effectively to give and receive information both orally and in writing to diverse audiences.
• Organizational Relationships – Collaborates with partners and stakeholders to improve agency performance.
• Cultural Competency – Models and facilitates the development and integration of cultural, ethnic, and gender sensitivity and competence.
• Customer Service Orientation – Consistently demonstrates to customers an interest in them and in solving their problems.
• Leadership – Coaches, inspires, and motivates team members and others to accomplish agency mission.
• Strategic, Financial, and Project Planning – Aligns activities and resources with the mission and strategy of the organization.
• Consulting Skills – Employs expertise, credibility, and effective partnering to help the Budget and Performance staff identify, evaluate, and resolve complex or sensitive issues or problems.
• Ethics and Integrity – Earns the trust, respect and confidence of co-workers and customers through consistent honesty and forthrightness.
• Facilitation – Coordinates and leads small groups, creating a cooperative and productive environment in which to resolve problems or develop and implements plans.
• Judgment – Displays balanced thinking that combines analysis, wisdom, experience, and perspective. Produces decisions that withstand “the test of time.”
• Stress Tolerance – Effectively handles highly stressful or adverse situations, making good decisions, working calmly and accurately, prioritizing activities, and helping to calm others.

Additional Requirement of Employment: 

Must be able to pass an Unemployment Insurance (UI) Claim & Benefit Information Review.

An employee driving on state business shall have a valid driver’s license.

An employee driving a privately owned vehicle on state business shall have liability insurance on the privately-owned vehicle.

Please submit only the required documents as noted below and ensure all Personal Identifying Information (PII) such as Social Security numbers etc. are edited out of your materials for privacy. 

Attach your Cover Letter, Resume and Transcripts with your Online Application through the "Add Attachments" field. A resume will not substitute for the "work experience" section of the application or vice versa. Applications with blank fields, or supplemental question responses with comments such as "see attachments" may be considered incomplete.   

Supplemental Information

Our agency's mission and values drive every decision that we make, determine how we interact with others, and are at the core of who we are. We value Access, Love, Belonging, Equity, and Stewardship.  We understand that a work environment that respects your work/life balance is key; that's why many of our positions are eligible for flexible work schedules and teleworking opportunities. Through support, value, and trust, our employees are empowered to grow and develop into their best self. 
 
Opportunity for All
We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, ethnic, racial, religious, sexual orientation, and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, people over 40 years of age, people with religious beliefs, veterans or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.

The Employment Security Department is an equal opportunity employer/program.  Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

If you are a person needing assistance in the application process, if you need this job announcement in an alternate format, or if you have general questions about this opportunity, please contact Jeanette Nelson or 564-200-2475 the Talent Acquisition Team, at hrrecruiting@esd.wa.govor Washington Relay Service 711. If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, please contact careershelp@des.wa.gov or (360) 664-1960 or toll free (877) 664-1960, Washington Relay 711.