Budget/Policy Analyst | Budget Office (Pullman, WA)

Washington State University•Pullman, WA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Washington State University’s Finance & Business Services Department is seeking a Budget/Policy Analyst for its Budget Office in Pullman, Washington. Under the direction of the Operating Budget Director, the analyst performs complex and independent budget and policy analysis to support planning, forecasting, coordination, and implementation of the central university budget. The position also reviews and analyzes the budgetary impact of proposed state legislation and provides budgetary analysis to support decision-making by senior WSU leadership and other individuals, agencies, and organizations. The position is full-time, permanent, and overtime eligible, though it may be filled at less than 100% FTE; applicants interested in part-time employment may apply, with appointment percentage discussed during interviews. The position is a 12-month appointment. Monthly salary is $4,942 to $7,567, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Placement within the range depends on relevant experience, education, skills, and abilities; successful candidates typically begin up to the midpoint. WSU offers paid sick and vacation leave, paid holidays, medical, dental, life, and disability insurance for employees and dependents, retirement, deferred compensation, and optional supplemental retirement accounts. The position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship and requires a background check.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business or public administration, or another relevant field, and four years of finance or budget administration experience that includes using and developing spreadsheets, graphics, and databases; relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement year for year.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Familiarity with Microsoft Teams and SharePoint for collaboration and document management.
Experience performing complex data and financial analysis rapidly and accurately.
Experience analyzing the effects of proposed rules, regulations, policies, and/or procedures.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
Ability to use independent judgment, tact, and diplomacy.
Ability to work effectively with a broad spectrum of personnel, from executives to departmental administrators to fiscal and office support staff.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in business administration, public administration, business management, accounting, or a related field.
Experience preparing and explaining ad hoc reports to internal and external constituencies.
Experience with data analysis and visualization involving large data sets.
Experience working in higher education.

Responsibilities

Perform complex and independent budget and policy analysis for planning, forecasting, coordination, and implementation of the central university budget.
Review and analyze the impact of proposed state legislation.
Provide budgetary analysis to support decision-making by senior WSU leadership and other individuals, agencies, and organizations.
Internal budget processes (35% of duties).
State budget and legislative session (35% of duties).
Financial analysis (25% of duties).
Perform other duties as assigned (5% of duties).