Senior Operational Budget Manager (WMS 2) - Financial Services Division | Olympia, WA

Senior Operational Budget Manager (WMS 2) - Financial Services Division | Olympia, WA

Salary

$105,000.00 - $132,924.00 Annually

Location

Thurston County - Olympia, WA

Job Type

Full Time - Permanent

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

2026-07290

Department

Attorney Generals Office

Division

Financial Services

Opening Date

08/31/2026

Closing Date

9/9/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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Description

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Senior Operational Budget Manager (WMS Band 2)

Financial Services Division - Washington State Office of the Attorney General

Olympia, Washington | Full-Time | Permanent | Non-Represented

Position Overview

The Washington State Attorney General's Office (AGO) is seeking a Senior Operational Budget Manager to lead the AGO's operational budget activities and to ensure the budget is accurate and reflects the decisions of the AGO Core Leadership Team, the standards of the Office of Financial Management (OFM), and all applicable rules and regulations.

Success in this role requires the incumbent to lead the AGO's operational budget activities, manage deadlines, analyze data, and monitor the provision of both AGO division and client agency support.

The Budget Manager will support the financial integrity and stewardship of the agency through strategic budgeting and financial management. This position serves as a key resource for AGO finances, providing advanced budget expertise that supports informed decision-making and ensures agency resources align with AGO, and statewide priorities. Working closely with executive leadership, OFM, legislative staff, and other stakeholders. This role helps ensure financial accountability and credibility.

The successful candidate will also promote collaboration and knowledge sharing within the budget office through technical guidance, training, and mentoring. This position plays an important role in ensuring the AGO can effectively manage public resources and continue delivering legal services to the state agencies and Washington State.

Salary and Compensation

• Annual salary range: $105,000-$132,924/annual
• Washington Management Service structure position: Band 2

The base pay offered accounts for internal equity and may vary depending on the preferred candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The following stipends may apply based on position requirements:

• Incumbents assigned to a position designated as requiring dual language skills will receive a 5% Dual Language Requirement Pay stipend.

Excellent Benefits

Washington State offers one of the most competitive and comprehensive benefits packages in the nation, including:

• Medical/dental/vision for employees and dependent(s)
• Vacation, sick, and other leave
• 11 paid holidays each year
• Employee recognition leave
• Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) plans
• Life insurance
• Dependent Care Assistance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
• Tuition waiver programs
• Deferred compensation options

We also offer support through:

• Flexible schedules and telework options
• A wellness program and the Employee Assistance Program
• Numerous employee affinity groups centralized on community and connection

Position Description

Key responsibilities of this role include:

• Serve as the AGO's budget office's subject-matter expert for complex programs and budget issues.
• Interpret and apply state financial laws, policies, and practices to ensure budget compliance.
• Monitor spending, resolve budget variances, and recommend process or policy improvements.
• Provide strategic budget guidance to leadership and AGO divisions.
• Monitor and recommend resource distributions across all funds, locations, and divisions as demonstrated by producing all OFM required allotment packets, balancing with AGO expenditure authority, matching to the AGO expenditure plans, and incorporating the payment of administrative overhead costs by the applicable fund source.
• Conduct and disseminate research and data reporting for all tasks in a clear and concise manner.
• Respond to requests from AGO leadership, OFM, and the Legislature by conducting budget and policy analysis, preparing detailed analytical reports with supporting documentation, doing so in a succinct, timely and accurate manner.
• Develop briefing memos and presentations regarding complex budget issues to convey financial concepts to varying audiences.
• Work in a team environment to review and streamline practices across FIS.
• Use problem solving and technical expertise to ensure the OFM Central Service Model (CSM) legal service allocations by client is accurate and complete.
• Assist and back-up the Senior Policy Budget Manager with legislative oversight regarding fiscal notes and decision package requests while working closely with AGO divisions and client agencies.
• Participate on or lead committees as needed to conduct Divisional Financial Reviews (DFR) and other workgroups.

About the Financial Services Division

The Financial Services Division (FIS) provides support and accountability for agency financial and budgetary decisions and practices. FIS's primary goal is to protect and enhance the financial health and resources of the AGO, which includes providing efficient, centrally located accounting, budgeting, payroll, contracts and grant services and management. FIS produces top quality work in a manner that contributes to the AGO's mission to be the best public law office. FIS conducts business in a professional and cooperative manner, recognizing the contribution of each team member. FIS ensures the reporting and transmission of agency financial information is complete, accurate, and timely. FIS is also responsible for agency budget development and monitoring in addition to accounting, payroll, contracts, and purchasing functions. FIS contains three main sections: Accounting, Contracts, and Budget.

About the Washington State Office of the Attorney General

The AGO serves more than 230 state agencies, boards, commissions, colleges and universities, the Legislature, the Governor, and other separately elected state officials. The AGO is comprised of nearly 700 attorneys and 800 professional staff, all working together to deliver the highest quality professional legal services to Washington state officials, agencies, and entities. This includes:

• Economic justice and consumer protections (safeguarding consumers, protecting youth, seniors, and other vulnerable populations)
• Social justice and civil rights (addressing discrimination, environmental protection, and veteran and military resources)
• Criminal justice and public safety (investigative and prosecutorial support, financial crimes)
• The AGO also has national reach, representing the State of Washington before the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals, and trial courts in all cases that involve the state's interest. If you want to make a difference, we may be the perfect fit for you! Learn more about the AGO here.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of six years* of government budget and finance experience (three biennial cycles) with increasing levels of responsibility.
• A bachelor's degree in business, public administration, accounting, economics, or statistics and six years of professional experience in budget, finance, management, or program analysis.
• Expert proficiency in statewide financial systems, such as The Allotment System (TALS), Agency Budget System (ABS), Result through Performance Management System (RPM), Fiscal Notes System (FNS), Salary Projection System (SPS), and Enterprise Reports/Web intelligence (ER / WebI) to create reports, allotments, decision packages, revenue reports, fiscal notes, coding structures, and processes. Enter data into these systems, conduct research to analyze behavior against allotments and plans.
• Expert proficiency in utilizing spreadsheet software, such as Microsoft Excel, to develop and maintain complex spreadsheets with macros, multiple math functions, advanced filters, and links to external sources of information. Create charts, Pivot Tables, and use data analysis tools.
• A master's degree can substitute for some experience.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

The ideal candidate will have experience with:

• Cost allocation methodologies
• Federal grant administration
• Governmental revolving funds
• Creating billing rates that recover costs
• Working with OFM
• Treasury Management System (TMS) and the OFM SPS
• Timekeeping systems that are used to record time worked and to create billings to customers

They will also have:

• Extensive use of the following OFM systems: Agency Financial Reporting System (AFRS), Enterprise and WebI reporting
• Willingness to work around other staff schedules/demands and ability to change priorities fluidly

Application Instructions

In addition to completing the online application, applicants must submit the following attachments:

• A cover letter, describing your specific qualifications for the position; and
• A current resume detailing experience and education.

Supplemental Information

• You may not reapply to this posting for 30 days.
• The initial screening of applications will be solely based on the contents and completeness of the "work experience" and "education" sections of your application in www.careers.wa.gov.
• A resume will not substitute for completing the "work experience" section of the application.
• Please be sure to remove private information such as your Social Security number, date of birth, etc.
• All information may be verified and documentation may be required.
• The Washington State Office of the Attorney General does not use the E-Verify system; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov.

Commitment to Diversity

Diversity is critical to the success of the mission of the AGO and we are committed to building an anti-racist and equitable agency. It is our goal to identify, discuss, and challenge racial inequity in the workplace and the impact it has on our employees, and, within our authority, combat racism that impacts the people of the State of Washington. This means recognizing, respecting, and appreciating all cultures and backgrounds - and fostering the inclusion of differences between people. Appreciating, valuing and implementing principles of diversity permits AGO employees to achieve their fullest potential in a professional, inclusive, respectful environment.

Our commitment to employee wellness is reflected in earning the 2025 "Zo8 Washington Wellness Award".

Equal Employment Opportunity and Accommodations Requests

Honoring diversity, equity and inclusion means that as an agency, and as individuals, we are committed to ensuring that all employees and volunteers enjoy a respectful, safe and supportive working environment. Only by fostering the inclusion of people from all backgrounds, cultures and attributes, can AGO employees and volunteers achieve their fullest potential and best advance the goals and mission of the AGO. The AGO is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation/gender identity, age, disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status, retaliation or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability.

For questions regarding this recruitment or if information is required in another format, please contact: HREmployment@atg.wa.gov.

If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, please call NEOGOV toll-free at 855-524-5627 or support@neogov.com.

More than Just a Paycheck!

Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. Thats why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read about our benefits:

The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits

Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation

State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security

All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays

Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave

Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)

Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in WAC 357-58-175, an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.

Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave

Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave

Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave

Leave Sharing

Parental Leave

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

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