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DSHS WSH Assistant Budget and Finance Manager

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services
Lakewood, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/18/2026
Description

We have an opportunity for an Assistant Budget and Finance Manager to join our team at Western State Hospital (WSH) in a role where you have an influential impact in building a better hospital through budget and finance operational impact. This is an exciting opportunity to grow expertise and advance your knowledge of budget, fiscal programs, analysis and reporting to make a difference in how we help the communities we serve to shape their lives.

Reporting to the Budget and Finance Manager, you are relied on for oversight of hospital-wide budget development and financial analysis. You are a key member of the hospital’s Senior Leadership Team and will manage or assist with projects, analyze complex data, and provide recommendations to the Chief Finance Officer. Join us by offering your expertise pertaining to decisions affecting the budget for specific areas within the hospital. Support the agency by providing detailed budget and financial analysis and on-going monitoring of expenditures. Provide financial analysis to various stakeholders to support decisions affecting WSH.

Some Of What You'll Do

  • Develop, implement, and monitor all budget and finance related material for projects as assigned by the CFO or Budget and Finance Manager.
  • Conduct advanced, comprehensive financial analysis of the project’s budget and recommends budgetary controls.
  • Provide monthly analysis of budget, forecast, and expenditure trends to the CFO, executive management, and BHHA leadership for all assigned projects.
  • Receive and manage all WSH purchase requests through the Tracks Systems.
  • Provides strategic assistance and guidance to staff, leadership, and other stakeholders on policy, management of positions, tracking and reporting requirements, strategy to control overtime expenditures, agency directives, attendance policy, and the collective bargaining agreement (CBA).
  • Ensure the financial integrity of services delivered by Consolidated Business Services (CBS) in support of the Civil Center and Gage Center.
  • Jointly develops and implements WSH Policies and procedures.

What We're Looking For

Knowledge

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, economics, health administration, or a related field and three years of experience conducting research and analyzing financial data, policies, laws, rules, or regulations, or comparable combination of education and experience.

Additional qualifying experience may substitute year-for-year for the required education.

Preferred Skills And Abilities

  • One year of budget experience in behavioral health.
  • One year of budget experience in an administrative capacity.
  • Knowledge of state government fiscal and budget matters.
  • Ability to effectively use good judgment and professional knowledge in complex situations.
  • Demonstrated leadership and management skills and abilities.
  • Expert knowledge and proficiency of Windows and Excel programs.

To Apply

Please include:

  • Completed Application
  • Resume
  • Cover letter

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.

Questions?

Please contact the recruiter, Chris Pulley by email at Chris.pulley@dshs.wa.gov . and reference job number 08221 as the subject.

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.

Relationship and Reporting Structure (Nepotism) Disclosure: If you are selected for hire, you must disclose whether you have a relative, household member, close friend, or romantic partner within your potential supervisory chain of command. DSHS has a Relationships and the Reporting Structure policy that prohibits nepotism and can be reviewed (Download PDF reader) here (Download PDF reader) . Applicants whose appointment would result in a prohibited reporting relationship are not eligible for appointment to that position.

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