Online applications must be received before 12:00am on: October 1, 2024 If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Available Title(s): 1297-NN_ADMINPRO - Budget/Policy Analyst, 1297-YN_ADMINPRO - Budget/Policy Analyst
Business Title: Budget/Policy Analyst
Employee Type: Admin. Professional
Position Details:
Summary of Duties:
Under the direction of the Operating Budget Director, this position performs complex and independent budget and policy analysis for planning, forecasting, coordination and implementation of the central university budget. This position will also review and analyze the impact of proposed state legislation and provide budgetary analysis as requested for decision making by senior leadership at WSU as well as other individuals, agencies and organizations.
This position's work location will be on the WSU campus in Pullman, WA. Position candidates must be able to work in-person at the Pullman campus location.
Required Qualifications:
A Bachelor's degree in accounting, business or public administration or other relevant field and four (4) years of experience in finance or budget administration which has included the use and development of spreadsheets, graphics and databases. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Experience with business intelligence tools.
Experience performing complex data and financial analysis rapidly and accurately.
Experience analyzing the effects of proposed rules, regulations, policies and/or procedures.
Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
Strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
Demonstrated Ability to use independent judgment, tact and diplomacy.
Demonstrated Ability to work effectively with a broad spectrum of personnel: from executives to departmental administrators to fiscal and office support staff.
Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced degree in business administration, Public administration, business management, accounting or related field.
Experience preparing and explaining ad hoc reports to internal and external constituencies. Experience with data analysis and visualization involving large data sets
In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range. For additional information, please review WSU's Administrative Professional Compensation. WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.
Overtime Eligibility:
Overtime Eligibility is determined by final placement within the salary range.
FTE: 100%
This is a permanent position.
Background Check:
This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.
Application Instructions:
Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. External candidates, please upload all documents in the 'Resume/CV' section of your application. Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the 'Resume/Cover Letter' section of your application. Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible. Applicants will be requested to provide contact information for professional references within the online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.
Required Documents:
Resume
Cover Letter
Time Type: Full time
Position Term: 12 Month
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