Principal Budget Analyst

The Principal Budget Analyst plays a crucial role in the county's financial planning and capital project management, ensuring the effective allocation of resources and contributing to the overall county's strategic initiatives. They perform advanced and specialized budget and financial planning work with a focus on long-term fiscal sustainability and capital improvement planning. This position serves as a lead technical expert in complex budget analysis, fiscal forecasting, and financial programming. The Principal Budget Analyst works independently and collaboratively across multiple County departments and leadership to ensure sound financial planning and resource allocation decisions. The position may supervise and mentor professional and technical staff and may act in a leadership capacity in the absence of the Budget Manager. Ultimately, their work contributes to the county's fiscal sustainability and strategic initiatives.

Our ideal candidate will possess a strong blend of financial acumen, strategic thinking, and collaborative skills. This individual will lead the annual planning processes for capital projects while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and aligning budget strategies with the county's long-term goals.

• Responsible for leading the annual planning process for the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). This involves ensuring a comprehensive multi-year outlook on critical projects across various county sectors, including facilities and infrastructure.
  
  
• Develop financial models and forecasts to support efficient planning and conduct advanced analyses to guide budgeting and policy decisions across multiple departments. By collaborating closely with departmental teams, help prioritize projects and identify fiscal trends and planning opportunities.
  
  
• Maintain complex financial datasets and utilize data analysis techniques to create informed presentations for leadership. They will also mentor budget staff. Their responsibilities include developing financial policies, ensuring compliance with regulations, and recommending process improvements.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in public administration, finance, accounting, economics, or a related field; AND
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in governmental budgeting, financial analysis, or capital improvement planning that includes experience with long-range planning; with at least two (2) years of the work experience including lead or supervisory duties; OR
• Associate's Degree in public administration, finance, accounting, economics, or a related field; AND
• Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in governmental budgeting, financial analysis, or capital improvement planning that includes experience with long-range planning; with at least two (2) years of the work experience including lead or supervisory duties; OR
• High School Diploma AND nine (9) years of progressively responsible experience in governmental budgeting, financial analysis, or capital improvement planning that includes experience with long-range planning; with at least two (2) years of work experience including lead or supervisory duties.
  
  

• Master's degree in public administration, finance, accounting, economics, or a related field.
• Experience in developing Capital Improvement Plans or capital programming.
  
  

• Ability to pass a background and credit check.
• Ability to travel as needed to attend meetings or support off-site functions.

Please note: A cover letter is required to be considered for this position.

Selection Process:

1. MQ Review: HR will screen applications for minimum qualifications after the initial posting closes.
2. SME Review: Applications for candidates that meet minimum qualifications will be forwarded for an in-depth review of complete application materials, including supplemental question responses and cover letters.
3. Panel Interview(s): Our goal is to schedule panel interviews with candidates that pass the SME review as soon as possible.

Washington County is an equal opportunity employer committed to using a merit-based system in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on knowledge, skills, and abilities. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration, and work-life harmony. We promote employee development and offer an award-winning benefits and wellness program as well as an opportunity to serve and support our vibrant community.

• Veterans' Preference: If you are a veteran and would like to request veterans' preference points for this recruitment, please review instructions using this link: Veterans' Preference Points
• Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: A reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance, please contact Human Resources at 503-846-8606 or careers@washingtoncountyor.gov at least 48 hours before the step(s) of the selection process for which you feel you need an accommodation.
  
  

Questions Regarding This Recruitment:
Amanda Morris, Talent Acquisition Manager

Amanda_Morris@washingtoncountyor.gov

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