Description

• Meaningful work- We recognize that our work has purpose and know how it contributes to the goals of our teams, division, and agency.
• Work-life integration- We maintain a human-centered culture that promotes empathy, flexibility, autonomy, and assistance so we can maintain a well-balanced life.
• Growth- We encourage personal and professional growth by providing tools, resources, support, and opportunities, so we can enhance our knowledge, skills, and strengths to achieve our fullest potential.
• Teamwork- We work together, collaborate and support each other by embracing differences, strengths and contributions so we can be empowered to better ourselves, our teams and the division.
• Respect and Community- We listen, communicate, and acknowledge others' ideas and efforts, so we can sustain a work environment that fosters a sense of belonging, recognition, and worth.
• Happiness- We foster a positive work environment where we celebrate each other, spread kindness, and build relationships, so we can have fun together and enjoy coming to work.

• A great total compensation and benefits package
• Paid Vacation, Leave, and Holidays
• Work from anywhere in Washington State. Occasional travel to the DES headquarters in Olympia to attend events or meetings may be required.
• An agency-wide commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and respect, and leaders who encourage all employees to bring their authentic selves to work
• Access to several state business resource groups including the Rainbow Alliance and Inclusion Network, Veteran Employee Resource Group, Latino Leadership Network, Blacks United in Leadership and Diversity, Disability Inclusion Network, and Washington Immigrant Network
• Supported growth and development opportunities
• Opportunities to serve your community through meaningful work

Duties

Some of What You Will Enjoy Doing:

• Conduct expert-level, complex enterprise-wide research.
• Prepare decision packages and respond to legislative inquiries and Fiscal Notes on rate updates.
• Develop and maintain an inventory of rates.
• Coordinate with program staff and DES Budget Managers.
• Present analysis, reports, and seek internal support and approval for rate changes.
• Seek approval for rate changes from OFM and the legislature.
• Communicate rate changes to customers and respond to inquiries from OFM, legislature, and customers.
• Develop and maintain an inventory of Funds, implement a tracking mechanism, and monitor fund balances.
• Provide expert guidance on monthly fund analysis, prepare and submit Negative Cash Letters, and communicate fund activities within the Finance division.
• Act as the DES Budget subject matter expert for One Washington workgroups, contributing to strategy and decision-making for financial system transitions and incorporating these changes into data analysis and rate setting.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications
To be eligible for this position, a candidate must possess one (1) of the following education and/or experience options:
[OPTION 1]:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, economics, finance, or related field; AND
• Five (5) years of experience in accounting, finance, statistics, economics, or related field.

• Associate’s degree; AND
• Seven (7) years of experience in accounting, finance, statistics, economics, or related field.

• Nine (9) years of experience in accounting, finance, statistics, economics, or related field.

• Master's degree in finance, accounting, or business administration.

• Five (5) or more years of experience in two (2) or more of the following areas:
  • Conducting research;
  • Analyzing policies, laws, rules or regulations;
  • Conducting business analysis and developing requirements;
  • Leading business projects;
  • Managing business operations;
  • Business policy development; and
  • Supervising.

Supplemental Information

How to Apply:
Interested? We would love to hear from you! Click “Apply” at the top of this page to start your application. You can save the application and come back to it, if needed. Be sure to complete the application fully to include a full work history and responses to the supplemental questions.
Please attach the following documents in order to be considered, failure to do so may result in you not being considered for the position:

• A letter of interest that shows your personality and voice to describe why you are the successful candidate and how you meet the specific qualifications for this position
• A current resume, detailing experience, and education
• A list of at least three (3) professional references with current contact information
• Unofficial transcripts that showcase and verify your education credits.