Job Summary

The Clark County Budget Office is seeking a highly analytical and collaborative professional to serve as a Senior Budget and Policy Analyst. This position is a key contributor to the County’s overall budget cycle, serving as a critical bridge between adopted budgets, long-range financial planning, and the County’s actual financial performance. In this role, you will work at the center of the County’s financial decision-making process—analyzing complex financial data, monitoring budget performance, and developing forecasts that inform executive leadership and policy direction. You will evaluate countywide revenues and expenditures, identify trends and variances, and build financial models that support strategic planning, capital budgeting, and ongoing operational decision-making. This position plays a vital role in translating financial data into clear, actionable insights that strengthen the County’s fiscal health and long-term sustainability.

You will apply industry best practices, including those from GFOA, MSRC, WFOA, and ICMA, to drive high-quality financial analysis, reporting, and process improvement. The position requires strong technical expertise, including advanced financial modeling, forecasting, and data analysis, along with the ability to develop dashboards, automate reporting tools, and conduct economic and policy research. Just as importantly, you will serve as a trusted advisor to departments—partnering with them to solve complex budget challenges, improve financial processes, and align resources with County priorities.

Our Budget Office is a dynamic, collaborative, and high-performing team that takes pride in a strong work ethic and a supportive, engaging environment. While much of our work is technical and behind the scenes, we value teamwork, innovation, and a shared commitment to public service excellence. Team members are encouraged to think critically, contribute ideas, and continuously improve how we deliver budget and financial services across the organization. This position is a fully in-person, office-based role and is not eligible for remote or hybrid work arrangements. Due to the highly collaborative nature of the work—including regular interaction with the Budget Office team, departments, and county leadership—consistent on-site presence is essential. The role requires in-person engagement to support real-time analysis, coordination, and problem-solving, and to maintain strong working relationships across the organization. This is an excellent opportunity for a financial professional who thrives in a data-driven environment and is passionate about public sector finance. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical and problem-solving skills, advanced technical proficiency, and the ability to communicate complex financial information in a clear and meaningful way to support informed decision-making at all levels of the organization.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business/Public Management, Finance, Economics, or closely related field is strongly desired; plus three-five (3-5+) years of professional administrative and budgetary experience involving responsibility for monitoring, analyzing, reviewing and presenting budget, fiscal, economic and/or operational data. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. EACH APPLICANT MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.

The Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate is a highly analytical, detail-oriented professional with strong financial modeling expertise and advanced Excel skills, capable of translating complex data into clear, actionable insights. They demonstrate sound judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities, with a proven track record in quantitatively intensive roles. This individual is an effective communicator and collaborator, able to present complex information clearly to both peers and executive leadership, while also navigating organizational dynamics with professionalism and political awareness. They are organized, adaptable, and proactive, able to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and remain effective under pressure in a sometimes-challenging environment. The successful candidate is a self-starter with strong business acumen, committed to continuous improvement, innovation, and learning. They bring the ability to work both independently and collaboratively, maintain clear audit trails and documentation, and approach challenges with flexibility and a solutions-oriented mindset.

Selection Process:

Resume and other documents must be attached together in the 'Resume Upload' section of the application. Multiple files are allowed, but all applicant attachments must be uploaded simultaneously, as there is no way to edit or append uploaded materials after submitting the application.

Application Review (Pass/ Fail) - An online application is required. Attaching a resume does not substitute for a completed application; incomplete applications will not pass the application review. Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process.

Practical Exam (Pass/Fail) - This recruitment may require a practical exam which will be job related and may include, but not limited to, the qualifications outlined in the job announcement. Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process.

Oral Interview - The interview will be job related and may include, not limited to, the qualifications outlined in the job announcement. Top candidate(s) will continue in the process.

Employment references will be conducted for the final candidates and may include verification of education.

It is general policy of the County that new employees should be hired at the lower steps of the applicable range and advance through the range at the normal progression.

First review of candidates will be May 26th. This recruitment may close at any time on or after the first review date with no additional notice.

Examples of Duties

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

Gathers and analyzes quantitative and qualitative information to support organizational planning and resolution of issues.

Prepares complex reports and recommendations.

Advises and assists senior executives and managers.

Plans oversees, and carries out projects including direction and coordination of assigned staff.

Devise and implement innovations and refinements in the budget process to meet agreed upon goals; create and apply a variety of computer applications to facilitate the budget process; establish budget timetable, write instructions, design forms.

Work with the County Administrator, Finance Director, or other department director and division managers to identify goals and objectives for the budget process and other major projects.

Provide technical direction and assistance to department and division managers in the preparation of budget submissions.

Work with department management to gain an understanding of operations, practices and needs in order to evaluate budget proposals and resolve problems; review all proposed budget amendments for consistency of policy and procedures.

Analyze the financial and efficiency impacts of budget proposals and program plans; prepare revenue forecasts.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Salary Grade

M2.202

Salary Range

$7,117.00 - $9,963.00- per month

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Recruiter

Rori Jones Email: Rori.Jones@clark.wa.gov

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clark County is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in employment, access, and delivery of all county services. Clark County’s Equal Employment Opportunity Plan is available at http://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/documents.

Employee Benefits and additional compensation

Clark County provides regular full-time and part-time employees with a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, vision and dental insurance, paid leave, flexible spending accounts, life insurance and long-term disability, retirement, and deferred compensation. Some types of employees in some positions and bargaining units might have different benefits and additional compensation. More specific benefit information for the different bargaining units can be found at https://clark.wa.gov/human-resources/employee-benefits. Also please refer to the specific bargaining unit contract for additional compensation at https://clark.wa.gov/human-resources/documents.

Retirement Information

All Clark County employees must participate in a WASHINGTON STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM PLAN (PERS, PSERS or LEOFF).Employee contributions begin the first day of work. Current contribution rates vary by plan but could range from 5% to 15% of gross pay, depending on the plan choice.

For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site here: http://www.drs.wa.gov/

If you are in need of ADA/Section 504 assistance for accommodations, please contact Human Resources at (564) 397-2456; Relay (800) 833-6388.