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Title- Fish Program Budget Analyst
Classification- Budget Analyst 4 (In-Training)
Job Status- Full-Time - Permanent
WDFW Program- Financial Services Program
Duty Station- Olympia, Washington – Thurston County
Hybrid/Telework- While this position offers a hybrid work arrangement, the successful candidate must be available to report to the Olympia, WA headquarters as needed.
In-Training-* We are recruiting to hire at the Budget Analyst 3 (BA3) or Budget Analyst 4 (BA4) level. We will train a new hire at level BA3 up to the BA4 level.
Salary- Depending on which level you are hired at, your salary range will be as follows:
Budget Analyst 3 - $5,111.00 - $6,870.00 monthly
Budget Analyst 4 - $6,075.00 - $8,172.00 monthly
Learn more about being a member of Team WDFW!
Photo Caption: Steelhead – Photo Credit: Dec Hogan
Serve as the Fish Program’s budget subject matter expert, providing strategic financial analysis and guidance to senior leaders and staff across eight divisions and a $61 million biennial operating budget.
In this role, envision yourself leading complex budget planning, monitoring, and decision-making, including fiscal notes, grants and financial reporting, while developing effective processes that strengthen fiscal and business operations.
What to Expect:
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Fish Program Budget Analyst will,
Serve as the division expert and provide technical assistance to internal and external customers regarding highly complex budget, financial, and operational activities that result in improvements within eight (8) Fish Program divisions:
- Manage ongoing division budgets, financial, and operational activities.
- Conduct in depth analyses/evaluation and provide recommended actions to identify and address issues, problems and opportunities related to assigned division budgets, financial, and/or business operations to internal and external constituents and manage implementation of changes for program effectiveness.
- Assist program staff with management of federal grants and local contracts, including developing spending plans and assisting with the submittal of contract amendments and grant applications.
- Develop and implement financial monitoring tools and reports in coordination with the Fish Program Budget Manager/Assistant Budget Manager and the Fish Program Division Managers for projections and fund balance management.
- Lead tactical and strategic budget planning and policy development within the Fish Program division assignment by managing projects to implement agency goals and objectives, strategic initiatives, and policies and procedures using work plans, written directives and workshops/trainings conducted both internally and externally.
- Monitor, interpret, prioritize, and implement budget and operational policies and procedures for the deployment of division budget and operational functions.
Serve as division expert and lead the development and production of budget and financial reports, addressing complex and sometimes unprecedented budget, financial, and operational issues:
- Under the direction of the Fish Program Budget Manager/Assistant Budget Manager, research and analyze expenditure patterns, organizational structure, and applicable state and federal regulations for issues requiring specific fiscal and operational expertise for various divisions within the Fish Program.
- Provide consultative planning and detailed analysis using Microsoft Excel to program staff in the development and monitoring of biennial and supplemental budget allotments for all fund sources including local and federal funds and associated match.
Biennial and supplemental budget, decision packages, fiscal notes and allotments/spending plans:
- Assist subject matter experts to develop accurate and timely cost estimates and fiscal notes.
- Develop maintenance level decision packages and cost projections, after analyzing expenditure data and researching various topics.
Working Conditions:
Work setting, including hazards: Assigned duty station is in Olympia, Washington, with a hybrid work arrangement (must be available to report to the Olympia, WA headquarters as needed). Work is performed almost exclusively in a fast-paced office environment with typical office work hazards such as working under fluorescent light, repetitively entering data into computer, and extended periods of sitting or standing.
Schedule: Typically, Monday – Friday working 40 hours per week, with flexibility around start and stop times (8:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.). The work week may occasionally be altered by supervisor to accommodate workload periods while maintaining a 40-hour work week.
Travel Requirements: Limited, but some travel to WDFW Regional offices and locations may be required. Occasional overnight travel may be necessary.
Customer Interactions: Requires frequent contact with customers, who are primarily internal fiscal and program staff, and budget managers, communicating by email and/or in person.
Qualifications:
This Budget Analyst 4 (in-training) series provides mentoring and career development opportunities for candidates with limited experience.
Candidates will be hired as a Budget Analyst 3 or 4, dependent on skills and experience.
Upon satisfactory completion in-training plan, the selected candidate will automatically be promoted to a Budget Analyst 4.
Required Qualifications for the Budget Analyst 3:
Option 1: Four (4) years of professional experience in accounting, budget, finance, or public administration.
Option 2: Six (6) months of professional experience as a Budget Analyst 2.
Option 3: A bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or closely related field.
And
Two (2) years of professional experience in accounting, budget, finance, or public administration.
Option 4: A technical degree, vocational education, or an associate’s degree in business, accounting, or closely related field.
And
Three (3) years of professional experience in accounting, budget, finance, or public administration.
Required Qualifications for the Budget Analyst 4 (Goal Class):
Option 1: Six (6) years of professional experience in accounting, budget, finance or public administration.
Option 2: Six (6) months of experience as a Budget Analyst 3.
Option 3: A bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or a closely related field.
And
Four (4) years of professional experience in accounting, budget, finance or public administration.
Option 4: A technical degree, vocational education, or associate’s degree in business, accounting or closely related field.
And
Five (5) years of professional experience in accounting, budget, finance or public administration.
In addition to the options above, the following experience is required:
One (1) completed biennial cycle, with increasing levels of responsibility.
Preferred Qualifications:
In addition to the required qualifications, our ideal applicant will possess one or more of the following:
- A bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, accounting, economics, statistics, mathematics, or closely related field.
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills including proficiency in analytical formulas and functions, data management, pivot tables, and charts and graphs.
- Fiscal or Budget office experience.
Knowledge of:
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), the Office of Financial Management (OFM) regulations, and relevant federal regulations.
- Budget and business management practices.
- Budgeting and accounting practices based on education and/or practical experience.
- Developing and managing a wide range of contracts/grant types, including federal, private/local, and interagency agreements.
- Indirect rate management and how match requirements are applied to a wide range of contract types.
- Contracting processes and reporting requirements for other governmental agencies, including the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Washington state Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO), Department of Ecology, and Bureau of Reclamation.
- State financial systems including AFRS, ABS, TALS, SPS, BDS, CBS, Enterprise Reporting (Fastrack), and Web Intelligence (AdHoc).
Your application must include the following:
- A completed online application showcasing how your qualifications align with the job requirements.
- An up-to-date resume.
- A cover letter detailing your interest in the position, your relevant skills and experience, and why you are the ideal candidate.
- At least three professional references with current contact information.
Supplemental Information
In addition to pay and other special employee programs, there are other benefits that WDFW employees may be eligible for. Click the “Benefits” tab at the top of this announcement to learn more.
Important Note:
All new employees must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9 Form) on their first day of work. If hired for this or any position at WDFW, you will be required to provide documentation proving you are eligible to work in the United States. For a list of acceptable documents, please use the following link: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
Veteran and Military Spouse Preference Notice:
Per RCW 73.16.010 Veterans and qualifying spouses who meet the minimum qualifications of a position are eligible for preference during the initial application review stage. To receive this benefit, please do the following:
- Notify us of your veteran or military spouse status by email at Elizabeth.Bullard@dfw.wa.gov.
- Veterans only – Attach a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22 or USDVA signed verification of service letter.
- Please redact any PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers.
- Subject line must include recruitment number, position, and spouse/veteran (example: 2024-1234 – Biologist 1 – Veteran)
- Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer
The Department of Fish and Wildlife is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.
Request an accommodation: Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format please contact Jayme Chase by phone 360-902-2278 or email Jayme.Chase@dfw.wa.gov, or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at 800-833-6388.
Technical Difficulties: 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.
Other questions: If you have other questions regarding this position, please reach out to Elizabeth.Bullard@dfw.wa.gov and reference job #2026-07954.
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Description
Title- Fish Program Budget Analyst
Classification- Budget Analyst 4 (In-Training)
Job Status- Full-Time - Permanent
WDFW Program- Financial Services Program
Duty Station- Olympia, Washington – Thurston County
Hybrid/Telework- While this position offers a hybrid work arrangement, the successful candidate must be available to report to the Olympia, WA headquarters as needed.
In-Training-* We are recruiting to hire at the Budget Analyst 3 (BA3) or Budget Analyst 4 (BA4) level. We will train a new hire at level BA3 up to the BA4 level.
Salary- Depending on which level you are hired at, your salary range will be as follows:
Budget Analyst 3 - $5,111.00 - $6,870.00 monthly
Budget Analyst 4 - $6,075.00 - $8,172.00 monthly
Learn more about being a member of Team WDFW!
Photo Caption: Steelhead – Photo Credit: Dec Hogan
Serve as the Fish Program’s budget subject matter expert, providing strategic financial analysis and guidance to senior leaders and staff across eight divisions and a $61 million biennial operating budget.
In this role, envision yourself leading complex budget planning, monitoring, and decision-making, including fiscal notes, grants and financial reporting, while developing effective processes that strengthen fiscal and business operations.
What to Expect:
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Fish Program Budget Analyst will,
Serve as the division expert and provide technical assistance to internal and external customers regarding highly complex budget, financial, and operational activities that result in improvements within eight (8) Fish Program divisions:
- Manage ongoing division budgets, financial, and operational activities.
- Conduct in depth analyses/evaluation and provide recommended actions to identify and address issues, problems and opportunities related to assigned division budgets, financial, and/or business operations to internal and external constituents and manage implementation of changes for program effectiveness.
- Assist program staff with management of federal grants and local contracts, including developing spending plans and assisting with the submittal of contract amendments and grant applications.
- Develop and implement financial monitoring tools and reports in coordination with the Fish Program Budget Manager/Assistant Budget Manager and the Fish Program Division Managers for projections and fund balance management.
- Lead tactical and strategic budget planning and policy development within the Fish Program division assignment by managing projects to implement agency goals and objectives, strategic initiatives, and policies and procedures using work plans, written directives and workshops/trainings conducted both internally and externally.
- Monitor, interpret, prioritize, and implement budget and operational policies and procedures for the deployment of division budget and operational functions.
Serve as division expert and lead the development and production of budget and financial reports, addressing complex and sometimes unprecedented budget, financial, and operational issues:
- Under the direction of the Fish Program Budget Manager/Assistant Budget Manager, research and analyze expenditure patterns, organizational structure, and applicable state and federal regulations for issues requiring specific fiscal and operational expertise for various divisions within the Fish Program.
- Provide consultative planning and detailed analysis using Microsoft Excel to program staff in the development and monitoring of biennial and supplemental budget allotments for all fund sources including local and federal funds and associated match.
Biennial and supplemental budget, decision packages, fiscal notes and allotments/spending plans:
- Assist subject matter experts to develop accurate and timely cost estimates and fiscal notes.
- Develop maintenance level decision packages and cost projections, after analyzing expenditure data and researching various topics.
Working Conditions:
Work setting, including hazards: Assigned duty station is in Olympia, Washington, with a hybrid work arrangement (must be available to report to the Olympia, WA headquarters as needed). Work is performed almost exclusively in a fast-paced office environment with typical office work hazards such as working under fluorescent light, repetitively entering data into computer, and extended periods of sitting or standing.
Schedule: Typically, Monday – Friday working 40 hours per week, with flexibility around start and stop times (8:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.). The work week may occasionally be altered by supervisor to accommodate workload periods while maintaining a 40-hour work week.
Travel Requirements: Limited, but some travel to WDFW Regional offices and locations may be required. Occasional overnight travel may be necessary.
Customer Interactions: Requires frequent contact with customers, who are primarily internal fiscal and program staff, and budget managers, communicating by email and/or in person.
Qualifications:
This Budget Analyst 4 (in-training) series provides mentoring and career development opportunities for candidates with limited experience.
Candidates will be hired as a Budget Analyst 3 or 4, dependent on skills and experience.
Upon satisfactory completion in-training plan, the selected candidate will automatically be promoted to a Budget Analyst 4.
Required Qualifications for the Budget Analyst 3:
Option 1: Four (4) years of professional experience in accounting, budget, finance, or public administration.
Option 2: Six (6) months of professional experience as a Budget Analyst 2.
Option 3: A bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or closely related field.
And
Two (2) years of professional experience in accounting, budget, finance, or public administration.
Option 4: A technical degree, vocational education, or an associate’s degree in business, accounting, or closely related field.
And
Three (3) years of professional experience in accounting, budget, finance, or public administration.
Required Qualifications for the Budget Analyst 4 (Goal Class):
Option 1: Six (6) years of professional experience in accounting, budget, finance or public administration.
Option 2: Six (6) months of experience as a Budget Analyst 3.
Option 3: A bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or a closely related field.
And
Four (4) years of professional experience in accounting, budget, finance or public administration.
Option 4: A technical degree, vocational education, or associate’s degree in business, accounting or closely related field.
And
Five (5) years of professional experience in accounting, budget, finance or public administration.
In addition to the options above, the following experience is required:
One (1) completed biennial cycle, with increasing levels of responsibility.
Preferred Qualifications:
In addition to the required qualifications, our ideal applicant will possess one or more of the following:
- A bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, accounting, economics, statistics, mathematics, or closely related field.
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills including proficiency in analytical formulas and functions, data management, pivot tables, and charts and graphs.
- Fiscal or Budget office experience.
Knowledge of:
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), the Office of Financial Management (OFM) regulations, and relevant federal regulations.
- Budget and business management practices.
- Budgeting and accounting practices based on education and/or practical experience.
- Developing and managing a wide range of contracts/grant types, including federal, private/local, and interagency agreements.
- Indirect rate management and how match requirements are applied to a wide range of contract types.
- Contracting processes and reporting requirements for other governmental agencies, including the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Washington state Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO), Department of Ecology, and Bureau of Reclamation.
- State financial systems including AFRS, ABS, TALS, SPS, BDS, CBS, Enterprise Reporting (Fastrack), and Web Intelligence (AdHoc).
Your application must include the following:
- A completed online application showcasing how your qualifications align with the job requirements.
- An up-to-date resume.
- A cover letter detailing your interest in the position, your relevant skills and experience, and why you are the ideal candidate.
- At least three professional references with current contact information.
Supplemental Information
In addition to pay and other special employee programs, there are other benefits that WDFW employees may be eligible for. Click the “Benefits” tab at the top of this announcement to learn more.
Important Note:
All new employees must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9 Form) on their first day of work. If hired for this or any position at WDFW, you will be required to provide documentation proving you are eligible to work in the United States. For a list of acceptable documents, please use the following link: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
Veteran and Military Spouse Preference Notice:
Per RCW 73.16.010 Veterans and qualifying spouses who meet the minimum qualifications of a position are eligible for preference during the initial application review stage. To receive this benefit, please do the following:
- Notify us of your veteran or military spouse status by email at Elizabeth.Bullard@dfw.wa.gov.
- Veterans only – Attach a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22 or USDVA signed verification of service letter.
- Please redact any PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers.
- Subject line must include recruitment number, position, and spouse/veteran (example: 2024-1234 – Biologist 1 – Veteran)
- Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer
The Department of Fish and Wildlife is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.
Request an accommodation: Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format please contact Jayme Chase by phone 360-902-2278 or email Jayme.Chase@dfw.wa.gov, or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at 800-833-6388.
Technical Difficulties: 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.
Other questions: If you have other questions regarding this position, please reach out to Elizabeth.Bullard@dfw.wa.gov and reference job #2026-07954.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Senior Budget Analyst
Target employers with established sponsorship history
Federal contractors, defense firms, and Fortune 500 companies sponsor Senior Budget Analysts most consistently. These organizations have dedicated immigration counsel and established LCA filing processes, making sponsorship approvals faster and more predictable than smaller employers.
Align your degree field to the job description
Consular officers and USCIS adjudicators scrutinize whether your degree field directly supports the role. A finance, accounting, economics, or public administration degree strengthens your specialty occupation case. A mismatched degree, even from a top school, can trigger an RFE.
Prioritize government and nonprofit employers for cap-exempt H-1B access
Universities, government research institutions, and affiliated nonprofits are cap-exempt, meaning they can file H-1B petitions year-round without lottery exposure. Budget analyst roles are common in these sectors, giving you a significant timing advantage over cap-subject employers.
Get your LCA details right before the interview
Your employer's Labor Condition Application must list the correct prevailing wage tier and work location before your visa interview. Errors in the LCA are one of the most common causes of delays for financial analyst and budget analyst sponsorship cases.
Prepare documentation linking your analysis work to business outcomes
Sponsorship petitions are stronger when supported by evidence of specialized duties. Gather performance reviews, project summaries, or management letters that describe your forecasting, variance analysis, or budget modeling work in concrete, outcomes-focused language before applying.
Raise sponsorship early in the hiring process
Many employers are open to sponsorship but unfamiliar with the process for budget roles. Introducing the topic before an offer is made, and framing it as a manageable administrative step, reduces friction and gives HR time to engage immigration counsel before the deadline.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Budget Analyst role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, Senior Budget Analyst consistently qualifies as a specialty occupation. USCIS recognizes financial analysis and budget management roles as requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as finance, accounting, economics, or business administration. Petitions are strongest when the job description emphasizes specialized duties like multi-year forecasting, variance modeling, or regulatory compliance reporting rather than general administrative tasks.
What degree do I need for a Senior Budget Analyst to sponsor my visa?
A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, business administration, or public administration is the standard baseline. Some employers accept degrees in mathematics or statistics for analyst-track roles. The degree field must have a logical and direct relationship to the budget analysis duties in your job description. If your degree is in an unrelated field, three years of specialized work experience can substitute for each missing year of education in certain visa categories.
Which employers sponsor Senior Budget Analysts most often?
Federal contractors, defense and aerospace firms, healthcare systems, and large financial institutions are the most active sponsors for this role. Government contractors in particular file high volumes of LCAs for budget analyst positions because the role is central to federal compliance requirements. You can browse Senior Budget Analyst roles with active sponsorship on Migrate Mate, which filters specifically for visa-sponsoring employers.
Can I get an E-3 visa sponsored as a Senior Budget Analyst if I'm Australian?
Yes. Senior Budget Analyst qualifies for the E-3 visa, which is available exclusively to Australian citizens. The role meets the specialty occupation standard, and your employer files a Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor before your consular interview. E-3 has no lottery and a far smaller applicant pool than the H-1B visa, so approval timelines are generally shorter. Consulting and financial services firms that operate across the U.S. and Australia sponsor E-3 visa holders in this role regularly.
What are the biggest reasons H-1B petitions get denied for Budget Analyst roles?
The most common denial reason is failure to establish specialty occupation, usually because the job description lists generic duties that don't clearly require a specific degree field. Adjudicators may also issue RFEs if the degree field doesn't directly relate to budget analysis or if the employer can't show the position is distinct from general administrative work. Petitions supported by detailed duty descriptions, organizational charts, and evidence of the employer's normal hiring requirements for the role have significantly stronger approval rates.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Senior Budget Analyst jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.