What are the responsibilities and job description for the DSHS ESA Budget Manager position at Washington State Department of Social and Health Services?
Description
Bring your budget and financial analysis expertise to support financial oversight and decision-making as part of a collaborative team. .
As a Budget Manager for the Division of Finance and Financial Resources (DFFR) within the Economic Services Administration (ESA), you'll be an essential part of managing and monitoring ESA’s large and complex budget— at the intersection of data, policy, and people.
The Economic Services Administration connects Washington residents to critical services and supports. The Division of Finance and Financial Resources plays a central role in ensuring those services are funded effectively and compliantly — overseeing division-level administrative budgets, developing cost estimates and projections, working with the division’s accounting section on grants management and federal and statutory reporting, and coordination with professionals across different program areas and the DSHS Central Budget Office.
This position reports to the Budget Administrator and works cross-functionally across ESA leadership and staff to develop and execute ESA’s $3.4 billion biennial budget.
If you're an experienced budget professional who thrives in complex environments, enjoys working at the intersection of finance and policy, and wants your work to have real public impact — we'd like to hear from you.
This is a hybrid/flexible position, with the option to conduct the majority of work remotely.
Apply now.
Who Should Apply
You're a fit if you have:
Some Of What You'll Do
The right person here isn't just technically strong — they're a confident, collaborative advisor who enjoys bringing clarity to complexity.
You Should Be
Click the green "APPLY" button to submit your application — be sure to include:
Email recruiter Kris George at kris.george@dshs.wa.gov and reference job number 03607.
The Department of Social and Health Services' (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency's vision that you bring a fairness, access, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.
Supplemental Information
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may 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 job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.
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Bring your budget and financial analysis expertise to support financial oversight and decision-making as part of a collaborative team. .
As a Budget Manager for the Division of Finance and Financial Resources (DFFR) within the Economic Services Administration (ESA), you'll be an essential part of managing and monitoring ESA’s large and complex budget— at the intersection of data, policy, and people.
The Economic Services Administration connects Washington residents to critical services and supports. The Division of Finance and Financial Resources plays a central role in ensuring those services are funded effectively and compliantly — overseeing division-level administrative budgets, developing cost estimates and projections, working with the division’s accounting section on grants management and federal and statutory reporting, and coordination with professionals across different program areas and the DSHS Central Budget Office.
This position reports to the Budget Administrator and works cross-functionally across ESA leadership and staff to develop and execute ESA’s $3.4 billion biennial budget.
If you're an experienced budget professional who thrives in complex environments, enjoys working at the intersection of finance and policy, and wants your work to have real public impact — we'd like to hear from you.
This is a hybrid/flexible position, with the option to conduct the majority of work remotely.
Apply now.
Who Should Apply
You're a fit if you have:
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited university in accounting [LA1] , finance, business, public administration, or a closely related field.
- At least three years of professional experience in budgeting or financial analysis working with a large organization and complex budget processes
- Expert / advanced excel skills — complex modeling, pivot tables, and nested functions
- Analytical skills for financial research and modeling across multi-system environments
- The ability to translate complex financial data into clear, accessible language for non-financial audiences
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including presenting to diverse stakeholders
- Comfort working independently and making judgment calls in areas with little precedent
Some Of What You'll Do
- Own assigned budgets end-to-end — requests, allotments, projections, and status reporting
- Develop budget decision packages for potential inclusion in the Governor's budget proposal
- Monitor, analyze, and report on ESA's fiscal status with precision
- Evaluate financial impacts of federal and state laws and rules to inform accurate decision-making
- Provide strategic fiscal guidance to program managers, administrators, and division directors
- Review and analyze legislative proposals for policy and budget impacts
- Build and maintain strong working relationships across multiple partner teams
The right person here isn't just technically strong — they're a confident, collaborative advisor who enjoys bringing clarity to complexity.
You Should Be
- Data-Driven and Analytical — you dig into the numbers and surface the story behind them
- Independently Decisive — you can make sound judgment calls with limited guidance
- A Skilled Communicator — equally effective writing a fiscal note and presenting to an executive
- A Relationship Builder — you'll regularly coordinate with Division Directors and leadership teams across ESA
- Comfortable with Ambiguity — this role requires independent thought in areas that don't always have a clear playbook
Click the green "APPLY" button to submit your application — be sure to include:
- Your resume
- Your cover letter
- Three professional references
Email recruiter Kris George at kris.george@dshs.wa.gov and reference job number 03607.
The Department of Social and Health Services' (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency's vision that you bring a fairness, access, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.
Supplemental Information
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may 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 job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.
E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security