Thursday, May 21, 2015

Department of Enterprise

Budget Manager - WMS 2 (04577)
SALARY: $85,000.00 - $96,600.00 Annually
OPENING DATE: 05/14/15
CLOSING DATE: Continuous
DESCRIPTION:
BUDGET MANAGER
Washington Management Services Band 2
AGENCY PROFILE: The Department of Enterprise Services (DES) delivers high quality, cost-effective support services to state government.
Enterprise Services features expertise in information technology and print support, contract management, human resources and employee training, statewide financial systems, public works project management, and the care and stewardship of the state capitol grounds and buildings.
The department’s goal in every transaction is to deliver innovative, responsive, cost-effective and integrated solutions and services to meet the diverse needs of our customers.
LEAN CULTURE: DES is on the leading edge in adapting Lean principles and methods to state government. We are fully committed to continuous process improvement and invite you to join our team. Once on board, you will become an integral part of our journey to transform DES into a world class, customer focused organization. To learn more about DES Lean culture, visit Lean Culture at DES.
PROGRAM PROFILE: Located within the Financial Services Division, Budget provides accurate, relevant and timely financial information and analysis to the DES business managers so they can make informed financial decisions on behalf of the governmental entities we support and the taxpayers of Washington State. We are committed to delivering exceptional services, and doing so in a way that reduces the overall cost of government operations. Learn more about what we do and provide: Financial Services.
This recruitment is open until filled and the hiring manager reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time. We encourage you to apply early.
DUTIES:
Position Profile
DES is almost entirely a cost-recovery organization, providing a combination of mandatory and optional back-office service to state government and political subdivisions for a fee.
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this position serves as the leader for agency budget development and management activities and as the primary budget point of contact for the agency. This position's responsibility and oversight encompasses all DES lines of business, programs and funds for both the Operating and Capital budgets. The incumbent directly supervises a staff of ten professional budget analysts.
The Budget Manager is responsible for designing and managing the following agency budget-related processes:
Budget development
Budget submittal
Allotment plan development and implementation
Fiscal Notes
Developing rates and funding models
Reporting, monitoring and analysis of actual performance to those plans
Assisting in the development of corrective action plans
The Budget Manager provides leadership, direction, advice and assistance in the formulation, implementation and administration of the agency’s capital and operating budgets. This position contributes to development of agency financial policy, acts as a liaison to OFM and the legislative fiscal committees, and is responsible for developing and implementing proposals for service rates and other funding models.
Further Responsibilities Include:
· Mentoring and leading a team of ten professional Budget Analysts.
· Responsible for developing budget-related policies and procedures for approval by the Executive Team.
· Responsible for the functional and hierarchical plan/structure of the agency chart of accounts.
· Provide project management oversight of the agency's budget development (both Operating and Capital); establishes schedule, scope and deliverables; provide consultative advice and assistance with budget decision package development and Capital Project requests; and, reviews deliverables prior to review by the agency's Executive Team.
· Works in close partnership with the Executive Team to develop, implement and assess the agencies strategic plan and program business plan performance in order to more effectively and efficiently employ the agency resources and to identify where resource gaps exist.
· Directs and manages the fiscal note process for the agency, monitors legislation that has a fiscal impact on the agency and ensures that agency fiscal notes accurately and completely portray fiscal impacts.
Work Environment
This position works in a standard office environment. Occasional minimal travel is required for off-site business meetings and training. The typical workweek is Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week. This position is overtime exempt and will be required to work additional unscheduled hours to meet business needs.
QUALIFICATIONS:
The Financial Services Team is most interested in those candidates who meet or exceed the following criteria:
REQUIRED
A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Business, Accounting, or closely related discipline (exceptional professional work experience may be substituted).
AND
Three (3) years of experience in managing and leading a staff of financial professionals to include all aspects of workforce and performance management and development.
Demonstrated experience in performing senior level financial functions in budget development and management.
Demonstrated experience in providing financial management support, analysis and advice to managers of complex programs or business operations.
PREFERRED
Experience and knowledge in state government budgeting processes, government funding mechanisms, accounting structures and cost accounting principles.
Financial analysis and rate setting methodologies.
State budgeting and allotment processes and policies.
Management principles and public administration, including the political relationships and interactions between and within the different branches of state government.
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Financial principles and practices associated with enterprise business forecasting, planning and operations.
Legislative fiscal note development and process management
Develops and presents effective materials to support and aid decision-makers Experience with the legislative process.
State-wide financial systems and reporting tools Expert of Microsoft Office Suite.
Experience analyzing legislative proposals and impact to the agency as well as drafting legislation.
As a WMS manager for DES, this position requires the incumbent to model effective statewide leadership competencies. These include (among others) the following:
Ethics and Integrity
Customer Focus
Accountability
Communicates Effectiveness
Creative and Innovative Thinking
Performance Leadership
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
How to Apply
In addition to completing the online application, applicants must attach the following documents to their profile in order to be considered for this position:
A letter of interest, describing how you meet the specific qualifications outlined in this job announcement; and
A current resume, detailing experience, and education; and,
A list of at least three professional references with current contact information.
Failure to include the items requested above may disqualify your application from consideration.
The act of submitting application materials electronically is considered affirmation that the information provided in the application is complete and truthful to the best of your knowledge and the information submitted may be verified by the hiring agency.
For questions or information regarding this recruitment, please contact Joe Vidales at (360) 407-8252 or email jobs@des.wa.gov.
The Washington State Department of Enterprise Services is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with a disability who need assistance with their application or that need this announcement in an alternative format, may call (360) 664-1960 or toll free (877) 664-1960. TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service.
 If you would like to see the supplementary questionnaire and more information please feel free to follow this link: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/washington/job_bulletin.cfm?JobID=1146097[5/15/2015 3:34:38 PM]