Budget Analyst 2

Salary: $55,572.00 - $76,944.00 Annually
Location : Shoreline College, WA
Job Type: Classified Staff (Full-Time)
Job Number: BA2-25
Department: Budget Office
Opening Date: 12/01/2025

Position Summary
Date of First Consideration: January 4, 2026
Salary Range: $57,228 (Step A) - $75,048 (Step L)** / yr, depending on experience
*Salary is set by WA Office of Financial Management and is not negotiable.
**Step M at $76,944 available for WA state employees who have been on Step L for 6 years.
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Under the supervision of the Executive Director of Fiscal and Accounting, the Budget Analyst 2 works on the college's grants and contracts post-award accounting, budget allocation, and fiscal management. This position works with the college's Director of Grants and Contracts, Capital Projects Director, and principal investigators (PIs) to ensure the college complies with required state and federal accounting and fiscal principles, requirements, and policies. The Budget Analyst is responsible for planning, implementing, and managing project improvement measures and efforts related to grants, contracts, and capital projects, as well as fiscal and accounting management. This position's tasks and duties encompass all aspects of post-award accounting and budgetary matters for grants, contracts, and capital projects. The analyst serves as the college's grants and contracts resource and subject-matter expert to the department's staff and management. Note: This is not a remote position although depending on the needs of the department, limited telework may be made available.
Essential Functions and Duties

• Timely preparation of grants, contracts, and capital projects budget and fund allocation.
• Coordinate and manage budget, expenditures, and billing process for grants, contracts, and capital projects as assigned.
• Maintain detailed and accurate budget, financial and project records.
• Review, monitor, and track grants, contracts, and capital budgets, financial plans, billings, and expenditures to ensure the college meets its state and federal fiscal and financial goals and obligations.
• Assist in the daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual monitoring of the college's grants activities, including but not limited to account payables (purchase requisitions, invoice vouchers, credit cards), accounts receivable (billing appropriate and related agencies), and interdepartmental expense transfers.
• Review, approve, and set up appropriate budget accounts and budget revisions related to grants, contracts, and capital projects, including proper and accurate budget coding, and input and maintain appropriate data in financial system.
• Guide and work collaboratively with the director of grants and contracts, director of capital projects, and fiscal staff at the departments in developing, establishing, and managing post-award grants, contracts, and capital projects budgets.
• Prepare grants, contracts, and capital projects status and analytical reports using Excel, Word, and/or database reporting tools, including budget financial status reports to grants and contracts directors, PI's, and other stakeholders.
• Upon request, provide conclusions and recommendations for corrective action and/or improvement of related college grants, contracts, and capital projects; proactively monitor the results and provide appropriately necessary follow-up communication to administrative and fiscal personnel.
• Work closely with the finance and accounting office, other members of the budget office, and departments staff to reconcile account balances related to grants, contracts, and capital projects.
• Analyze complex financial and statistical data and determine their significance; prepare comprehensive narrative statements supporting complex financial reports; Ensures proper accounting techniques and controls are used.
• Create and prepare budget and fiscal training and instructional material and manuals related to grants, contracts, capital projects, and other areas to train and support department staff fiscal readiness and management; and conduct and perform training sessions as needed.
• Develop and implement specific internal control mechanisms for grants and contracts; and monitor, measure, and evaluate grants' and contracts' budget performance. Maintain and manage access to OBIS and OGMS.
• Interpret budget directives and follow policies for carrying out directives.

Qualifications
Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Administration, Accounting, Economics or Statistics

• AND two (2) years professional experience in budgets, accounting, financial management, or program analysis

• ORequivalent education/experience

Knowledge Of:

• Microsoft Office applications such as SharePoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and Word
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Office of Financial Management (OFM) regulations
• State, federal, and individual grantor guidelines/regulations.
• Accounting theory/practice, fund accounting procedures, best practices in budgeting techniques.
• Operational practices applicable to higher education entities and state grants, funding, and accounting activities.
• ctcLink or similar Peoplesoft enterprise resource system
• Budget allocation and/or accounting and/or payroll in a Washington State higher education institution

Skill In:

• Accurately performing complex mathematical and statistical processes
• Developing, analyzing, documenting, and monitoring budgets and appropriations
• Time management, organization, and ability to meet competing deadlines/priorities
• Entering and/or retrieving data accurately in computerized record keeping systems
• Handling difficult and sensitive situations, using sound independent judgment within college & legal guidelines
• Writing/editing clear and concise materials resulting in effective oral and written communication with individuals inside and outside of the College
• Establishing/maintaining effective working relationships at all organizational levels
• Fostering a climate of equity and belonging through multicultural awareness and responsiveness
• Ability to work with a diverse group of students, staff, and the public in a friendly, courteous and helpful manner

Conditions of Employment
Physical Work Environment:

The College is currently providing services in a mixed modality of operations (both online and in-person services are offered). This position will perform work in a standard office setting, use standard office equipment and physically attend meetings both on and off campus. Please note, there may be limited opportunities for online work depending on program or area needs. If authorized for online work, employees will need to provide their own workspace and internet access, noting the College will provide technical equipment and support for online work needs. This position may require limited travel.
Terms Of Employment/Salary:

This position is allocated to pay range 50 under the Washington State Office of Financial Management higher education salary schedule. Salary placement for new employees is determined by the College. This position works 40 hours per week, with a schedule dependent upon department needs. Hiring of this position is contingent on available funding as determined by the College President.

Required Materials
To be considered for this position, please submit the following:

• NEOGOV online application and supplemental question
• Cover letter describing relevant knowledge, skills, and characteristics that align with the needs of the position
• Current resume
• *Official transcript required upon hire*

Please Note:

• Once application materials have been submitted, you may not modify the application
• If you are chosen to move forward in this recruitment, you will be notified via email to the address listed in your application (make sure to check spam/junk folders) or by phone.

Other Conditions:

Shoreline Community College is committed to providing equal opportunity in education and employment for all students, employees, and applicants, and does not allow discrimination or harassment on the basis of race or ethnicity, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, status as an honorably discharged veteran or military status, political affiliation or belief, citizenship/status as a lawfully admitted immigrant authorized to work in the United States, or presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disability. For our full non-discrimination statement and contact information, visit:

Persons with disabilities have the right to reasonable accommodation in all aspects of employment with the College. This includes, but is not limited to recruitment, application, hiring, training, termination, conditions of employment, and any other employer-supported activities. Applicants requesting accommodation should contact the Office of Human Resources at .

In accordance with RCW 28B.112.080, applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current or past places of employment.

In compliance with the Immigration and Nationality Act, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire.

Shoreline CC does not currently sponsor HB-1 visas. Other conditions that may apply will be detailed upon the offer of employment. This position is overtime exempt.

Applicants considered for positions at the College may be required to submit to a background check as a condition of employment. Adverse information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability for the position.

Faculty positions are represented by the American Federation of Teachers Local #1950.

Classified positions are represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees.
ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPT, CLASSIFIED, AND FULL-TIME FACULTY POSITIONS
*See bottom for Part-Time Faculty Benefits Information
Comprehensive Benefits Packages

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Optional Flexible Medical Spending Account (FSA)
• Optional Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)
• Optional SRA Tax Annuities
• Optional Deferred Compensation Plan
• Optional Home/Auto Insurance with Liberty Mutual
• Optional Credit Union participation
• Optional GET (Guaranteed Education Tuition) Program
• Tuition Waiver
• Various Professional Development & Wellness Programs

Health Insurance
Employee premiums for health insurance range depending on the plan and dependents covered.

• Two options for standard managed-care plans
• One value managed-care plan
• Three preferred provider options
• Two CDHP options

Dental Insurance
Employees have three dental plans to choose from.

• Two managed-care dental plan
• One preferred provider dental plan

Life Insurance
Life Insurance overview:

• $35,000 basic coverage and $5,000 accidental death and dismemberment coverage at no cost to the employee
• Optional coverage for spouse, children, supplemental, optional, and additional accidental death and dismemberment coverage - all at additional cost to the employee

Long-term Disability Insurance
Long-term Disability Insurance overview:

• Basic Coverage: 90 day waiting period, $240 per month maximum
• Optional Coverage: 90+ day waiting period, 60% of gross pay - tax free (retirement plan still continues)

Retirement Plans

• Public Employees Retirement System Plan 2 or Plan 3. Classified and civil service positions eligible to participate.
• Teacher's Retirement System (TRS) - Plan 3. Available for those who have been enrolled and vested in the past
• State Board Retirement Plan administered through TIAA-CREF - full time faculty and administrative/exempt positions eligible to participate.

The Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) manages health, dental, life, and long term disability insurance. The Washington State Department of Enterprise Services administers Shoreline's Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

PART-TIME FACULTY POSITIONS
A part time faculty member becomes eligible for benefits at the beginning of the second consecutive quarter of half time or more employment at one or more Washington state institutions of higher education. Spring and fall quarters are considered consecutive quarters for benefits eligibility. Half time is determined based on each institution's definition of full time.
A part time faculty member must qualify each quarter they teach to maintain eligibility. Once eligible, part time faculty will be notified of their benefit and retirement options.
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Explain your experience with budget allocation, accounting, or payroll in a Washington State higher education institution.
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Tell us about a time that you provided recommendations for corrective action or improvement of related college grants, contract, and capital projects including communication to stakeholders.
Required Question

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