Budget and Payroll Specialist (Fiscal Analyst 4)

Description

This recruitment will remain open until December 8, 2025. The agency reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time after the initial screening date on November 14, 2025. It is in the applicant’s best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

Make a Difference: Protect Consumers & Join Our Dynamic Team!

The Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) seeks a qualified individual for the Budget and Payroll Specialist (Fiscal Analyst 4) position. This role is within the Operations Division and is based out of our Tumwater Office.

We are an employer of choice! Here’s why:

• Meaningful work: Ensure a healthy insurance market & protect Washington consumers.
• Impactful career: Make a daily difference in the lives of countless Washingtonians.
• Small agency, big opportunities: Gain a holistic understanding of our mission and build strong relationships with colleagues.
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion: OIC is committed to ensuring that all employees enjoy a respectful, safe, and supportive working environment - by fostering the inclusion of people from all backgrounds, cultures, and attributes.

About the Position

Are you passionate about numbers, strategy, and making a real impact on public service? We’re looking for a Budget and Payroll Specialist (FA4) to play a key role in shaping the financial future of our agency and supporting our mission to protect consumers and regulate Washington’s insurance industry.

In this vital role, you’ll take the lead in planning, organizing, and managing agencywide accounting and business activities—particularly those related to payroll and financial operations. You’ll be a trusted financial partner to agency leadership and external partners such as the Governor’s Office and the Legislature, providing insightful analysis and data-driven recommendations that guide critical decisions.

We’re seeking a detail-oriented, analytical professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and brings a deep understanding of state budgeting processes. Your expertise will help ensure our resources are used effectively in support of our mission to serve Washington’s residents.

If you’re ready to take on a high-impact role that combines analytical challenge with meaningful public service—we’d love to hear from you!

This recruitment may be used to establish a qualified pool of candidates for Fiscal Analyst 4 vacancies in the next sixty days.

This is a Washington General Service position. The monthly salary range for this position is $5,398 - $7,254.

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive benefits package: Health, dental, vision, retirement, paid leave (vacation, sick, etc.) and much more!
• Supportive work environment: We value diversity, professional growth, and collaborative atmosphere.
• Wellness programs: Invest in your well-being with on-site resources and initiatives.
• Work-life balance: Flexible schedules with telework opportunities.
• Public service fulfillment: Contribute to a cause that matters and feel the satisfaction of serving the public good.
• Training & Development: Continuously learn and grow with tuition reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and other programs.
• Free parking (Tumwater) & Public transportation pass (Thurston County): Save on commuting costs.
• And more! Explore our website for additional benefits: https://www.insurance.wa.gov

Duties

The duties of the position include but are not limited to:

• Prepare monthly budget status reports.
• Assist the CFO with managing the fiscal note process, including preparing, reviewing, and coordinating with the Office of Financial Management and intra-agency leaders across the OIC operations and policy teams.
• Gather and analyze complex statistical data for the preparation and adjustment of the biennial / supplemental operating budgets including decision packages, fiscal year allotments, and special allocations.
• Support the CFO with preparation of revenue projections for the Economic and Revenue Forecast Council (ERFC) and other external agency requests.
• Budget research and review.
• Serve as the agency’s payroll expert.
• Perform Federal grants administration duties as well as manage grant applications, renewals, and extensions/carry forward requests and reporting.

To read more about this position and view all duties, click here to request a position description.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Eight (8) years of full-time relevant professional accounting experience to include planning, developing, modifying, and monitoring a complex agency/company budget, WA State grants, , WA State budget preparation and allotment, fiscal notes, revenue and expenditure forecasting, analyzing complex financial data, knowledge of state accounting systems including Agency Financial Reporting Systems (AFRS) and using the State Administrative & Accounting Manual (SAAM) to ensure compliance with required policies and procedures.
• A degree in a financial related field, certification as a Public Accountant, Internal Auditor, Certified Governmental Financial Manager or Management Accountant from an accredited institution whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council of Higher Education Accreditation, or a foreign equivalent may be substituted for relevant experience. Proof of degree may be required prior to employment. If a degree was awarded outside of the United States, candidates must provide a credential evaluation report.

AND

• Successful completion of 18 quarter or 12 semester hours in accounting,auditing, or budgeting. Professional experience may not substitute for the credit hours.
• Intermediate level in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel

Academic Degree Equivalency Chart

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience planning, developing, modifying, and monitoring a large, diverse and complex agency/company budget.
• Experience with Washington State budget concepts and processes, both Operating and Capital, including legislative processes and practices.
• Knowledge of the state budget and accounting systems, including Agency Financial Reporting Systems (AFRS).

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:

• Five (5) years of Senior Budget Analyst experience
• Three (3) years of professional level experience with the Washington State Budget process
• Formal project management training and/or certification.
• Experience implementing enterprise-wide initiatives in a government setting.
• Experience soliciting, developing,and implementing process improvement strategies.
• Experience using project management software to include tools such as flow charting, project tracking, mapping and/or visual design.

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Submit your application today and take the first step towards a rewarding career at the OIC!

Supplemental Information

• Wage/salary depends on qualifications or state rules of compensation (if currently a state employee).

• State law (RCW 48.02.090[5]) prohibits employees of the OIC from having any interest, directly or indirectly, in an insurance company other than as a policyholder. This prohibition includes the receipt of renewal commissions. If employment is accepted with this agency, you agree to abide by this state law.
• Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. 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.
• If claiming veteran status, please send your DD 214 to recruitment@oic.wa.gov with FA4_2025-07939in the subject line. Please do not attach the DD 214 to your application materials. Please black out personally identifiable data such as social security numbers.
• The Office of Insurance Commissioner is an equal opportunity employer, does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability. Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or requiring information in an alternative format may contact the recruitment team at Recruitment@oic.wa.gov. Those with a hearing impairment in need of accommodation are encouraged to contact the Washington Relay Service at 1-800-676-3777 or www.washingtonrelay.com.
• If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing (log in, password or email issues) or completing your application (error messages), please call toll-free at (855) 524-5627.
• Contact us: For inquiries about this position, please contact us at recruitment@oic.wa.gov.