Budget Analyst

Administrative Office of the Courts•Olympia, WA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Administrative Office of the Courts is seeking a talented Budget Analyst to collaborate with leaders across Washington’s judicial branch. This role is responsible for 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. The position also leads grant development strategies, attracting federal, state, and private grant funding, and building processes for grant acquisition and management. This includes guiding grant research, analyzing funding opportunities, providing recommendations on multi-program initiatives, and crafting statewide policies and communications to strengthen grant pursuit and management within Washington’s courts. Reporting to the Management Services Associate Director, this role combines professional-level budget development with leadership in grant management. It involves close collaboration with AOC management, the Office of Financial Management, legislative staff, executive leadership, program teams, contracts staff, grant recipients, auditors, and funding agencies. The position offers a high degree of independence, decision-making authority, and the opportunity to interpret funding requirements and establish agency-wide standards for financial stewardship. This role offers the chance to shape statewide policy, foster innovation, and strengthen the operations of Washington’s judicial branch.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.