Washington State ESD
Assistant Budget Director
Full Time | WMS Band 3
Location: Headquarters | Tumwater, WA
Salary Range: $141,444 – $146,784 Annually
At the Washington State Department of Corrections (DOC), our mission is to improve public safety by positively changing lives. A strong and strategic financial foundation is essential to this work — and we’re seeking a dedicated public servant to join our budget team as the Assistant Budget Director.
In this key leadership role you will oversee agency-wide budget analysis, development, and monitoring of DOC’s operating budget. You’ll lead recurring budget processes and projects, set timelines, direct work, and ensure accurate, timely financial data is available to support executive decision‑making.
This position ensures compliance with the legislative budget, guides fiscal and program planning, and assists with the preparation and execution of the agency’s operating budget, including the development of decision packages in accordance with Office of Financial Management (OFM) requirements.
The successful candidate will coordinate and oversee key budget activities such as reporting for Executive and Senior Leadership, chart of accounts management, compensation modeling, global adjustments, and systems oversight. Collaboration with Budget Office leadership, Accounting Services, and other fiscal staff is essential to ensure accurate financial reporting and effective resource management.
At DOC, our vision is simple yet powerful — working together for safer communities. If you are an experienced and forward‑thinking budget professional ready to make a meaningful impact through financial leadership and innovation, we encourage you to apply.
A completed application packet will include:
A cover letter regarding your interest in this position with our agency
A detailed resume
Three professional references
We are looking for teammates who share our vision of public service, are committed to an equitable and inclusive culture that fosters and inspires excellence, while promoting innovation, engagement, and safety, leading to better outcomes for our incarcerated population, our agency, and our community.
As an Assistant Budget Director, some of your duties will include:
Managing and oversight of all agency budgets which could look like:
Coordinating and supervising operating biennial and supplemental budget development from start through completion to include adhering to internal timelines, all while ensuring timely and quality submittals to the OFM
Approving agency‑wide official allotments to balance by program/fund/account/fiscal year and to have agency‑wide oversight of the DOC submittal/adjustments of official allotments including quarterly allotment adjustments and unanticipated receipt allotments ensuring agency‑wide budget adherence to authority
Assuming responsibility for approving control totals of total operating budget by Fiscal Year (FY) by expenditure authority program, funding sources, expenditure authority indices, and at least operational leader so that the DOC budget balances to our legislative operating expenditure authority by Fiscal Year.
Fiscal Impact Analysis which could look like:
Leading predictive and descriptive modeling, data mining, forecasting, processes for the collection, classification, analysis, and interpretation of data to reveal patterns, anomalies, key variables and relationships, leading ultimately to analysis that will guide agency‑wide decision making efforts.
Leading budget staff involved in meeting operating budget dates of interest (internal and external)
Publishing dates to budget office staff, and tracks all operating budget dates of interest from OFM and legislative staff to ensure timely completions
Reviewing and approving Fiscal Notes
Supervise Staff
Develop and Justify Budget Projections
Serve as Key DOC Stakeholder
Lead/Mentor and Train Staff/Provide Customer Service
Lead and Oversee Agency Drills
Serve as Subject Matter Expert and Lead
What we need (required qualifications)
High School diploma or GED
A minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in fiscal management to include budget and analysis with preference to state government budget experience
Demonstrated experience in managing projects, preparing reports, evaluating proposals, making collaborative decisions in a team and leadership environment, and following through with timely deliverables
Work experience performing complex financial and statistical analysis
Knowledge and application of advanced management principles, including budget building and development, and financial planning and management
Experience developing financial cost estimates for programs and cost estimates for policies and workload
Using excellent communication skills (verbal and written), communicate and prepare complex materials in a comprehensive and understandable manner to a diverse audience employing plain talk
Able to learn a subject quickly and decipher the necessary steps to accomplish any particular assignment
What will make your application stand out (preferred qualifications)
Bachelor’s degree in business, management, or public administration from an accredited institution whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), or a foreign equivalent
Demonstrated analytical skills, using data to make decisions and constantly improve performance.
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel in order to develop and maintain complex spreadsheet and complex formulas to include “if”
Experience with legislative process including bill analysis and fiscal note preparation.
Vision Working together for safer communities.
Mission Improving public safety by positively changing lives.
Our Commitment To operate a safe and humane corrections system and partner with others to transform lives for a better Washington.
DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability.
IMPORTANT NOTES
This recruitment may be utilized to fill more than one position.
Please include a minimum of three (3) professional references with your application. A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies. If you do not have any or sufficient professional references, please include non‑related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates. Please note: Phone number AND email address are required for all professional references.
A background check including criminal record history will be conducted prior to a new hire. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.
Employees may work directly with or near incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Please consider this when deciding whether to apply.
We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol‑free work environment, and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws. A pre‑employment drug test may be administered as part of the selection process, and applicants who test positive for any controlled substances will be disqualified from consideration.
Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is an aerosol pepper spray made available as a means of self‑defense and/or de‑escalation. Applicants with sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
Animal care projects are a common component of most Washington State prisons, including dog and cat programs. Applicants with animal sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
Tuberculosis (TB) is a priority health issue for DOC employees. The successful candidate may be required to provide valid proof of a baseline TB skin test within 60 days from the date of hire. When positive tests result, further information, testing and treatment will also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.
Foreign equivalent degrees awarded outside the United States must have a credential evaluation report attached to your application. You may request the required evaluation/documentation from www.wes.org and www.aice-eval.org. Until this documentation is provided, you will not be selected to move forward in the hiring process.
DOC complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements for the federal employment eligibility verification form I‑9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form. https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
DOC does not use E‑Verify; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM‑Optional Practice Training (OPT). For information, please visit www.uscis.gov.
Telework Details This position may be allocated for telework. Work may be performed from your home or another off‑site location within the state of Washington using a reliable internet or cellular hotspot service at that time. Employees are expected to perform assigned duties in a safe manner, to take proper care all state‑issued equipment, and maintain confidentiality of all information in possession while working off‑site. Employees will be required to commute to a Department of Corrections facility or field office as business requires, to potentially include components of the onboarding process. Some offices will have a “drop‑in” area available, however, a dedicated workspace within a DOC facility will not be provided.
What We Offer As an employee of the Department of Corrections, your work‑life integration is a priority. Washington State employees are offered one of the most inclusive and competitive benefits packages in the nation.
Besides comprehensive family insurance for medical, dental, and vision, these perks also may include:
Remote/telework/flexible schedules (depending on position)
Up to 25 paid vacation days a year
8 hours of paid sick leave per month
12 paid holidays a year
Generous retirement plan
Flex Spending Accounts
Dependent Care Assistance
Deferred Compensation and so much more!
PERS 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.
For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email mackenzie.conley@doc1.wa.gov or call us at 509‑630‑9160. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7‑1‑1 or 1‑800‑833‑6388.
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Location: Headquarters | Tumwater, WA
Salary Range: $141,444 – $146,784 Annually
At the Washington State Department of Corrections (DOC), our mission is to improve public safety by positively changing lives. A strong and strategic financial foundation is essential to this work — and we’re seeking a dedicated public servant to join our budget team as the Assistant Budget Director.
In this key leadership role you will oversee agency-wide budget analysis, development, and monitoring of DOC’s operating budget. You’ll lead recurring budget processes and projects, set timelines, direct work, and ensure accurate, timely financial data is available to support executive decision‑making.
This position ensures compliance with the legislative budget, guides fiscal and program planning, and assists with the preparation and execution of the agency’s operating budget, including the development of decision packages in accordance with Office of Financial Management (OFM) requirements.
The successful candidate will coordinate and oversee key budget activities such as reporting for Executive and Senior Leadership, chart of accounts management, compensation modeling, global adjustments, and systems oversight. Collaboration with Budget Office leadership, Accounting Services, and other fiscal staff is essential to ensure accurate financial reporting and effective resource management.
At DOC, our vision is simple yet powerful — working together for safer communities. If you are an experienced and forward‑thinking budget professional ready to make a meaningful impact through financial leadership and innovation, we encourage you to apply.
A completed application packet will include:
A cover letter regarding your interest in this position with our agency
A detailed resume
Three professional references
We are looking for teammates who share our vision of public service, are committed to an equitable and inclusive culture that fosters and inspires excellence, while promoting innovation, engagement, and safety, leading to better outcomes for our incarcerated population, our agency, and our community.
As an Assistant Budget Director, some of your duties will include:
Managing and oversight of all agency budgets which could look like:
Coordinating and supervising operating biennial and supplemental budget development from start through completion to include adhering to internal timelines, all while ensuring timely and quality submittals to the OFM
Approving agency‑wide official allotments to balance by program/fund/account/fiscal year and to have agency‑wide oversight of the DOC submittal/adjustments of official allotments including quarterly allotment adjustments and unanticipated receipt allotments ensuring agency‑wide budget adherence to authority
Assuming responsibility for approving control totals of total operating budget by Fiscal Year (FY) by expenditure authority program, funding sources, expenditure authority indices, and at least operational leader so that the DOC budget balances to our legislative operating expenditure authority by Fiscal Year.
Fiscal Impact Analysis which could look like:
Leading predictive and descriptive modeling, data mining, forecasting, processes for the collection, classification, analysis, and interpretation of data to reveal patterns, anomalies, key variables and relationships, leading ultimately to analysis that will guide agency‑wide decision making efforts.
Leading budget staff involved in meeting operating budget dates of interest (internal and external)
Publishing dates to budget office staff, and tracks all operating budget dates of interest from OFM and legislative staff to ensure timely completions
Reviewing and approving Fiscal Notes
Supervise Staff
Develop and Justify Budget Projections
Serve as Key DOC Stakeholder
Lead/Mentor and Train Staff/Provide Customer Service
Lead and Oversee Agency Drills
Serve as Subject Matter Expert and Lead
What we need (required qualifications)
High School diploma or GED
A minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in fiscal management to include budget and analysis with preference to state government budget experience
Demonstrated experience in managing projects, preparing reports, evaluating proposals, making collaborative decisions in a team and leadership environment, and following through with timely deliverables
Work experience performing complex financial and statistical analysis
Knowledge and application of advanced management principles, including budget building and development, and financial planning and management
Experience developing financial cost estimates for programs and cost estimates for policies and workload
Using excellent communication skills (verbal and written), communicate and prepare complex materials in a comprehensive and understandable manner to a diverse audience employing plain talk
Able to learn a subject quickly and decipher the necessary steps to accomplish any particular assignment
What will make your application stand out (preferred qualifications)
Bachelor’s degree in business, management, or public administration from an accredited institution whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), or a foreign equivalent
Demonstrated analytical skills, using data to make decisions and constantly improve performance.
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel in order to develop and maintain complex spreadsheet and complex formulas to include “if”
Experience with legislative process including bill analysis and fiscal note preparation.
Vision Working together for safer communities.
Mission Improving public safety by positively changing lives.
Our Commitment To operate a safe and humane corrections system and partner with others to transform lives for a better Washington.
DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability.
IMPORTANT NOTES
This recruitment may be utilized to fill more than one position.
Please include a minimum of three (3) professional references with your application. A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies. If you do not have any or sufficient professional references, please include non‑related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates. Please note: Phone number AND email address are required for all professional references.
A background check including criminal record history will be conducted prior to a new hire. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.
Employees may work directly with or near incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Please consider this when deciding whether to apply.
We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol‑free work environment, and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws. A pre‑employment drug test may be administered as part of the selection process, and applicants who test positive for any controlled substances will be disqualified from consideration.
Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is an aerosol pepper spray made available as a means of self‑defense and/or de‑escalation. Applicants with sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
Animal care projects are a common component of most Washington State prisons, including dog and cat programs. Applicants with animal sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
Tuberculosis (TB) is a priority health issue for DOC employees. The successful candidate may be required to provide valid proof of a baseline TB skin test within 60 days from the date of hire. When positive tests result, further information, testing and treatment will also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.
Foreign equivalent degrees awarded outside the United States must have a credential evaluation report attached to your application. You may request the required evaluation/documentation from www.wes.org and www.aice-eval.org. Until this documentation is provided, you will not be selected to move forward in the hiring process.
DOC complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements for the federal employment eligibility verification form I‑9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form. https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
DOC does not use E‑Verify; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM‑Optional Practice Training (OPT). For information, please visit www.uscis.gov.
Telework Details This position may be allocated for telework. Work may be performed from your home or another off‑site location within the state of Washington using a reliable internet or cellular hotspot service at that time. Employees are expected to perform assigned duties in a safe manner, to take proper care all state‑issued equipment, and maintain confidentiality of all information in possession while working off‑site. Employees will be required to commute to a Department of Corrections facility or field office as business requires, to potentially include components of the onboarding process. Some offices will have a “drop‑in” area available, however, a dedicated workspace within a DOC facility will not be provided.
What We Offer As an employee of the Department of Corrections, your work‑life integration is a priority. Washington State employees are offered one of the most inclusive and competitive benefits packages in the nation.
Besides comprehensive family insurance for medical, dental, and vision, these perks also may include:
Remote/telework/flexible schedules (depending on position)
Up to 25 paid vacation days a year
8 hours of paid sick leave per month
12 paid holidays a year
Generous retirement plan
Flex Spending Accounts
Dependent Care Assistance
Deferred Compensation and so much more!
PERS 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.
For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email mackenzie.conley@doc1.wa.gov or call us at 509‑630‑9160. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7‑1‑1 or 1‑800‑833‑6388.
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