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Budget Officer roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires employers to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available before filing your I-140 immigrant petition. Federal agencies, universities, and government contractors are among the most active sponsors for this occupation.
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Public funding has the greatest impact when every dollar supports the people it was intended to serve.
The Department of Social and Health Services' Behavioral Health and Habilitation Administration (BHHA) is seeking a Budget Manager to oversee the financial management of the Office of Forensic Mental Health Services and Trueblood Settlement funding. BHHA provides around-the-clock behavioral health care and treatment services in state-operated facilities across Washington while supporting critical forensic mental health programs.
This position will play an important role in ensuring the financial stewardship that allows those services to meet legal obligations and continue serving some of the state's most vulnerable individuals.
This is more than a traditional budgeting role.
You'll help ensure spending within the program and settlement funds are tracked, managed properly, and reported accurately. You'll research and organize historical financial information dating back to 2015, maintain accurate budget records going forward, and provide the financial analysis needed to ensure funding is used as intended and in compliance with legislative intent, accounting standards and settlement requirements. Your work directly supports BHHA's commitment to responsible stewardship of public resources and its strategic goal of ensuring timely, person-centered behavioral health services. You'll likely thrive in this role if you enjoy solving complex financial questions, researching historical information, and bringing structure to large amounts of data. You're proactive, collaborative, and comfortable working with program staff to understand how budgets translate into services.
Experience with state or government budgeting is especially valuable, but just as important is the ability to navigate complex financial systems, learn quickly, and build strong working relationships.
Your first 90 days will be about building a strong understanding of the program, its funding structure, and the financial history behind the Trueblood settlement. You'll work closely with program staff and leadership to organize historical budget information, establish reliable tracking processes, and develop a clear understanding of monthly budget monitoring and reporting expectations.
Still reading? Here's what you'll do.
Some of What You'll Do
- Manage and monitor the budget supporting the Office of Forensic Mental Health Services.
- Develop allotments with funding provided by legislature.
- Track monthly expenditures and compare spending against approved allotments.
- Partner with program staff to ensure expenditures align with available funding and settlement requirements.
- Monitor multiple funding sources and help ensure public funds are spent accurately and appropriately.
- Prepare budget analyses and provide financial recommendations to leadership.
- Maintain documentation that supports transparency, accountability, and audit readiness.
- Identify budget risks early and recommend solutions to keep the program financially on track.
Who Should Apply
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, economics, health administration, or a related field and five years of professional experience working with a large, complex financial system.
OR
- Nine years of professional experience working with a large, complex financial system, including at least four years leading and managing budgets in a financial or accounting environment.
Preferred
- Experience working within Washington State government or another public-sector organization.
- Experience managing complex budgets with legal, regulatory, or compliance requirements.
How to Apply
If this sounds like the role you've been working towards – submit your resume, cover letter, and three professional references.
Questions?
Email kris.george@dshs.wa.gov and reference job number 05811.
The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring a fairness, access, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.
Supplemental Information
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.
Relationship and Reporting Structure (Nepotism) Disclosure: If you are selected for hire, you must disclose whether you have a relative, household member, close friend, or romantic partner within your potential supervisory chain of command. DSHS has a Relationships and the Reporting Structure policy that prohibits nepotism and can be reviewed here (Download PDF reader). Applicants whose appointment would result in a prohibited reporting relationship are not eligible for appointment to that position.
E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Description
Public funding has the greatest impact when every dollar supports the people it was intended to serve.
The Department of Social and Health Services' Behavioral Health and Habilitation Administration (BHHA) is seeking a Budget Manager to oversee the financial management of the Office of Forensic Mental Health Services and Trueblood Settlement funding. BHHA provides around-the-clock behavioral health care and treatment services in state-operated facilities across Washington while supporting critical forensic mental health programs.
This position will play an important role in ensuring the financial stewardship that allows those services to meet legal obligations and continue serving some of the state's most vulnerable individuals.
This is more than a traditional budgeting role.
You'll help ensure spending within the program and settlement funds are tracked, managed properly, and reported accurately. You'll research and organize historical financial information dating back to 2015, maintain accurate budget records going forward, and provide the financial analysis needed to ensure funding is used as intended and in compliance with legislative intent, accounting standards and settlement requirements. Your work directly supports BHHA's commitment to responsible stewardship of public resources and its strategic goal of ensuring timely, person-centered behavioral health services. You'll likely thrive in this role if you enjoy solving complex financial questions, researching historical information, and bringing structure to large amounts of data. You're proactive, collaborative, and comfortable working with program staff to understand how budgets translate into services.
Experience with state or government budgeting is especially valuable, but just as important is the ability to navigate complex financial systems, learn quickly, and build strong working relationships.
Your first 90 days will be about building a strong understanding of the program, its funding structure, and the financial history behind the Trueblood settlement. You'll work closely with program staff and leadership to organize historical budget information, establish reliable tracking processes, and develop a clear understanding of monthly budget monitoring and reporting expectations.
Still reading? Here's what you'll do.
Some of What You'll Do
- Manage and monitor the budget supporting the Office of Forensic Mental Health Services.
- Develop allotments with funding provided by legislature.
- Track monthly expenditures and compare spending against approved allotments.
- Partner with program staff to ensure expenditures align with available funding and settlement requirements.
- Monitor multiple funding sources and help ensure public funds are spent accurately and appropriately.
- Prepare budget analyses and provide financial recommendations to leadership.
- Maintain documentation that supports transparency, accountability, and audit readiness.
- Identify budget risks early and recommend solutions to keep the program financially on track.
Who Should Apply
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, economics, health administration, or a related field and five years of professional experience working with a large, complex financial system.
OR
- Nine years of professional experience working with a large, complex financial system, including at least four years leading and managing budgets in a financial or accounting environment.
Preferred
- Experience working within Washington State government or another public-sector organization.
- Experience managing complex budgets with legal, regulatory, or compliance requirements.
How to Apply
If this sounds like the role you've been working towards – submit your resume, cover letter, and three professional references.
Questions?
Email kris.george@dshs.wa.gov and reference job number 05811.
The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring a fairness, access, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.
Supplemental Information
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.
Relationship and Reporting Structure (Nepotism) Disclosure: If you are selected for hire, you must disclose whether you have a relative, household member, close friend, or romantic partner within your potential supervisory chain of command. DSHS has a Relationships and the Reporting Structure policy that prohibits nepotism and can be reviewed here (Download PDF reader). Applicants whose appointment would result in a prohibited reporting relationship are not eligible for appointment to that position.
E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Budget Officer
Document your budgetary credentials before applying
Gather transcripts, professional certifications, and performance evaluations that demonstrate your specific budget analysis and financial management experience. PERM requires your employer to prove your qualifications match the job duties, so gaps in your credential record can delay certification.
Target government contractors and federal agencies first
Federal agencies and their contractors routinely sponsor Budget Officers because the role maps directly to standardized federal job classifications, making PERM prevailing-wage compliance more straightforward. These employers also have established immigration counsel and repeat PERM filing experience.
Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offer
Before accepting any offer, look up the prevailing wage for Budget Officer using the OFLC Wage Search. Your offered salary must meet or exceed the DOL-determined wage level for your work location, or the PERM application will be denied regardless of employer intent.
Search Migrate Mate for active green card sponsors
Filter your Budget Officer job search by EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history on Migrate Mate. This surfaces employers who have already navigated PERM for this specific occupation, which is a strong signal they understand the process and are willing to sponsor again.
Clarify the EB-2 versus EB-3 path during offer negotiations
Budget Officer roles can qualify under either EB-2 with an advanced degree or EB-3 as a professional with a bachelor's degree. Confirm with the employer which category they intend to file under, since EB-2 can mean significantly shorter priority date wait times for many countries.
Negotiate concurrent I-485 filing into your timeline
If your priority date is current when the I-140 is approved, your employer can file your I-485 adjustment of status application at the same time. Confirm with USCIS visa bulletin dates before your start date so you and your employer can plan the concurrent filing window accurately.
Green Card Budget Officer: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Budget Officer roles typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Both categories are available depending on your degree. If you hold a master's degree or higher in finance, public administration, or a related field, EB-2 is the likely path. A bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline generally qualifies under EB-3 as a professional. Your employer's immigration attorney will confirm the appropriate category based on the specific job duties and your credentials.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for a Budget Officer?
H-1B visa is a temporary status with a two or three-year initial period and an annual lottery for cap-subject positions. EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM leads to lawful permanent residency with no annual cap at the petition level, though visa bulletin backlogs affect nationals from certain countries. The PERM process is also employer-driven and typically takes one to two years before the I-140 is even filed.
What does the PERM labor certification process require for a Budget Officer role?
Your employer must conduct a supervised recruitment campaign to demonstrate no minimally qualified U.S. worker applied for the position. DOL sets specific advertising requirements, including job postings, print ads, and in some cases internal notices. The employer then files the ETA Form 9089 with DOL. Only after certification is approved can they file the I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS on your behalf.
Which employers most commonly sponsor green cards for Budget Officers?
Federal agencies, defense and government contractors, public universities, and large healthcare systems are among the most consistent sponsors for Budget Officer roles. These organizations often have repeat PERM filing experience for this specific occupation and established relationships with immigration counsel. You can filter specifically by green card sponsorship history using Migrate Mate to identify which employers in your target location have filed for this role before.
Can I use O*NET to verify that my Budget Officer duties support a PERM application?
Yes. The O*NET occupation profile for Budget Officers outlines the standard tasks, skills, and knowledge areas DOL expects to see in a qualifying job description. Reviewing O*NET before your employer drafts the PERM job description helps ensure the duties listed align with what DOL recognizes for this occupation, reducing the risk of an audit or denial based on vague or non-standard duty language.