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Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Department of Ecology is hiring a Water Quality Program Capital Budget Manager (WMS2) within the Water Quality Program. Location: Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA.
* Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
Schedule: This position is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options.
A minimum of two days per week is required in the office.
Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.
Application Timeline: Apply by August 10, 2026
Applications submitted after the date above may not be reviewed unless additional qualified applicants are needed.
In-person interviews are planned for September 1, 2026.
Duties
The Water Quality Program runs a portfolio of over $1 billion in financing for water quality infrastructure that supports quality habitat, recreation, and a strong economy. You will play a critical role in obtaining funding and ensuring these programs are sustainable. You will regularly advise program and agency managers in forecasting potential issues, examining challenges, identifying solutions, projecting consequences of actions, and implementing actions to support agency and program goals. Your skills will directly impact business outcomes for the program and the agency. You will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely reporting on capital budget activities.
What you will do:
- Strategic Leadership. Design a long-range strategic capital budget plan; anticipate and identify financial problems; create solutions; make critical independent, strategic financial decisions; develop financial contingency plans.
- Inform statewide budget processes. Guide development of program capital budget requests and fiscal notes. Prepare, coordinate, and provide Water Quality capital budget information, materials and analysis.
- Manage capital budgets for the Water Quality Program's unique activities, functions and sections statewide: project trends in revenues and expenditures; monitor and report out on revenue and expenditures; oversee development of spending plans; recommend appropriate funding for pass-through grants and loans, staffing and other expenditures.
- Advise the Water Quality Program Manager and Chief Financial Officer of the accuracy and appropriateness of capital budget related actions and documents, such as grants, loans, contracts and personnel actions.
- Interpret capital budget policies and procedures for staff and managers; recommend policy and procedure changes; advise executive and program management and staff, representatives of other agencies, and various committees regarding implementation of policies, procedures and legislation.
Qualifications
For detailed information on how we calculate experience, please visit our Recruitment website.
Required Qualifications:
Seven (7) years of experience and/or education as described below:
- Experience in public sector budget management, fiscal or grant management, accounting, or related work. This may include:
+ Strategic Resource Management – Ability to prioritize and allocate financial resources to ensure alignment with organizational strategic goals.
+ Persuasive Communication – Ability to convey complex financial or operational issues in a clear and compelling way to support understanding and informed decision-making.
+ Funding Analysis and Innovation – Ability to identify and evaluate new funding opportunities to mitigate risks and recommend effective, sustainable solutions.
+ Team Leadership – Ability to lead and develop budget or accounting staff to build a high-performing, collaborative team.
+ Policy and Compliance Oversight – Ability to ensure adherence to budget-related policies and procedures to maintain accuracy, accountability, and compliance.
+ Grant and Contract Management – Ability to manage grants or contracts to ensure compliance with requirements and achieve intended program outcomes.
- Education involving a major study in accounting, finance, economics, statistics, business, public administration, or closely allied field.
Examples of how to qualify:
- 7 years of experience.
- 6 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits.
- 5 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate’s degree).
- 4 years of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits.
- 3 years of experience AND a Bachelor’s degree or above.
Desired Qualifications:
- 5 years of experience in Washington State Agency fiscal management.
- Experience using Washington State grant and finance tools and systems.
If you are excited about this role and meet the required qualifications, we encourage you to apply. Desired qualifications reflect additional knowledge, skills, or experience that are nice to have but not required. Studies have shown that some applicants, especially women and people of color, are less likely to apply unless they meet every listed qualification. At the Department of Ecology, we are dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace centered in belonging, and we welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and unique perspectives.
Supplemental Information
Ecology does not use the E-Verify system; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov.
Our Commitment to DEIR
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Respect (DEIR) are core values central to Ecology's work. We strive to be a workplace where we are esteemed for sharing our authentic identities, while advancing our individual professional goals and collaborating to protect, preserve, and enhance the environment for current and future generations.
Diversity: We celebrate and appreciate diversity; our unique perspectives and abilities enrich us all and lead to innovative approaches and solutions.
Equity: We champion equity, recognizing that each of us need different things to thrive.
Inclusion: We intentionally create and hold space so that we all have meaningful opportunities to participate and contribute to Ecology’s work.
Respect: We treat each other with respect and dignity, acknowledging the inherent worth of our diverse perspectives and lived experiences, even in times of uncertainty and disagreement.
We believe that DEIR is both a goal and an action. We are on a journey, honoring our shared humanity and taking steps to demonstrate our commitment to a vision where each of us is heard, seen, and valued.
Application Process
Ecology seeks diverse applicants: We view diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect through a broad lens including race, ethnicity, class, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration status, military background, language, education, life experience, physical disability, neurodiversity, and intersectional identities. Qualified job seekers from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Click “Apply” at the top of this page. Complete the entire application, including full work history and responses to all supplemental questions, and attach:
- Cover letter, describing your interest in and qualifications for this position
- Resume
Because we base our selection on the information you provide, it is in your best interest to complete the application thoroughly. A resume will not substitute for the “work experience” section of the application or vice versa. Applications with blank fields or supplemental question responses with comments such as “see resume” may be considered incomplete.
For detailed application information, please visit our Recruitment website.
Application Attestation: By submitting an application, you are affirming that the information contained in your application and on all attachments is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information, and any false or misleading answers may result in rejection of your application or dismissal if employed.
Need an Accommodation?
If you need reasonable accommodation during the application and/or screening process, including this job announcement in an alternate format:
- Please contact us at 360-407-6186 or careers@ecy.wa.gov
- If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 711 or 1-800-833-6384.
Questions?
For specific questions about the position location options, schedule, or duties, please contact David Giglio at dgig461@ecy.wa.gov
If you need assistance applying for this job, are inquiring about the status of your application, would like to request the full position description, or have any other questions, please contact the Recruitment Team at careers@ecy.wa.gov.
About the Water Quality Program
The mission of the Water Quality Program is to ensure that all aquatic life and communities in the watershed experience cool, clean water to refresh and sustain us in a changing climate. You will contribute to Ecology’s and Water Quality's missions by developing and implementing the Capital Program budget. You will coordinate closely with the Financial Management Section Manager, along with Water Quality Program Management Team, to create implementation plans for capital budget pass through funding. You will approve expenditures in accordance with the agreed upon implementation plan. You will provide accurate information, timely analysis and informed recommendations for maximizing use of resources. You will provide professionally sound guidance, consultation and advice at an advanced level of expertise for which the impact of the positions consultative and advisory work is highly consequential to the agency's effectiveness.
About the Department of Ecology
As the State of Washington’s environmental protection agency, we are deeply committed to protecting, preserving, and enhancing Washington’s environment for current and future generations. Joining Ecology means becoming part of a team dedicated to protecting and sustaining healthy land, air, water, and climate in harmony with a strong economy. A career in public service at Ecology allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability.
Ecology employees may be eligible for the following:
- Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s)
- Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
- Vacation, Sick, and other Leave
- 11 Paid Holidays per year
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Tuition Waiver
- Long Term Disability & Life Insurance
- Deferred Compensation Programs
- Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)
- Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Commute Trip Reduction Incentives (Download PDF reader)
- Combined Fund Drive
- SmartHealth
Click here for more information
To learn more about Ecology, please visit our website, explore Working at Ecology, check out our Strategic Plan, and connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, or our blog.
Equal Opportunity Employer: The Washington State Department of Ecology 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, veterans, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.
Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency.
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Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Department of Ecology is hiring a Water Quality Program Capital Budget Manager (WMS2) within the Water Quality Program. Location: Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA.
* Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
Schedule: This position is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options.
A minimum of two days per week is required in the office.
Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.
Application Timeline: Apply by August 10, 2026
Applications submitted after the date above may not be reviewed unless additional qualified applicants are needed.
In-person interviews are planned for September 1, 2026.
Duties
The Water Quality Program runs a portfolio of over $1 billion in financing for water quality infrastructure that supports quality habitat, recreation, and a strong economy. You will play a critical role in obtaining funding and ensuring these programs are sustainable. You will regularly advise program and agency managers in forecasting potential issues, examining challenges, identifying solutions, projecting consequences of actions, and implementing actions to support agency and program goals. Your skills will directly impact business outcomes for the program and the agency. You will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely reporting on capital budget activities.
What you will do:
- Strategic Leadership. Design a long-range strategic capital budget plan; anticipate and identify financial problems; create solutions; make critical independent, strategic financial decisions; develop financial contingency plans.
- Inform statewide budget processes. Guide development of program capital budget requests and fiscal notes. Prepare, coordinate, and provide Water Quality capital budget information, materials and analysis.
- Manage capital budgets for the Water Quality Program's unique activities, functions and sections statewide: project trends in revenues and expenditures; monitor and report out on revenue and expenditures; oversee development of spending plans; recommend appropriate funding for pass-through grants and loans, staffing and other expenditures.
- Advise the Water Quality Program Manager and Chief Financial Officer of the accuracy and appropriateness of capital budget related actions and documents, such as grants, loans, contracts and personnel actions.
- Interpret capital budget policies and procedures for staff and managers; recommend policy and procedure changes; advise executive and program management and staff, representatives of other agencies, and various committees regarding implementation of policies, procedures and legislation.
Qualifications
For detailed information on how we calculate experience, please visit our Recruitment website.
Required Qualifications:
Seven (7) years of experience and/or education as described below:
- Experience in public sector budget management, fiscal or grant management, accounting, or related work. This may include:
+ Strategic Resource Management – Ability to prioritize and allocate financial resources to ensure alignment with organizational strategic goals.
+ Persuasive Communication – Ability to convey complex financial or operational issues in a clear and compelling way to support understanding and informed decision-making.
+ Funding Analysis and Innovation – Ability to identify and evaluate new funding opportunities to mitigate risks and recommend effective, sustainable solutions.
+ Team Leadership – Ability to lead and develop budget or accounting staff to build a high-performing, collaborative team.
+ Policy and Compliance Oversight – Ability to ensure adherence to budget-related policies and procedures to maintain accuracy, accountability, and compliance.
+ Grant and Contract Management – Ability to manage grants or contracts to ensure compliance with requirements and achieve intended program outcomes.
- Education involving a major study in accounting, finance, economics, statistics, business, public administration, or closely allied field.
Examples of how to qualify:
- 7 years of experience.
- 6 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits.
- 5 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate’s degree).
- 4 years of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits.
- 3 years of experience AND a Bachelor’s degree or above.
Desired Qualifications:
- 5 years of experience in Washington State Agency fiscal management.
- Experience using Washington State grant and finance tools and systems.
If you are excited about this role and meet the required qualifications, we encourage you to apply. Desired qualifications reflect additional knowledge, skills, or experience that are nice to have but not required. Studies have shown that some applicants, especially women and people of color, are less likely to apply unless they meet every listed qualification. At the Department of Ecology, we are dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace centered in belonging, and we welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and unique perspectives.
Supplemental Information
Ecology does not use the E-Verify system; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov.
Our Commitment to DEIR
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Respect (DEIR) are core values central to Ecology's work. We strive to be a workplace where we are esteemed for sharing our authentic identities, while advancing our individual professional goals and collaborating to protect, preserve, and enhance the environment for current and future generations.
Diversity: We celebrate and appreciate diversity; our unique perspectives and abilities enrich us all and lead to innovative approaches and solutions.
Equity: We champion equity, recognizing that each of us need different things to thrive.
Inclusion: We intentionally create and hold space so that we all have meaningful opportunities to participate and contribute to Ecology’s work.
Respect: We treat each other with respect and dignity, acknowledging the inherent worth of our diverse perspectives and lived experiences, even in times of uncertainty and disagreement.
We believe that DEIR is both a goal and an action. We are on a journey, honoring our shared humanity and taking steps to demonstrate our commitment to a vision where each of us is heard, seen, and valued.
Application Process
Ecology seeks diverse applicants: We view diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect through a broad lens including race, ethnicity, class, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration status, military background, language, education, life experience, physical disability, neurodiversity, and intersectional identities. Qualified job seekers from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Click “Apply” at the top of this page. Complete the entire application, including full work history and responses to all supplemental questions, and attach:
- Cover letter, describing your interest in and qualifications for this position
- Resume
Because we base our selection on the information you provide, it is in your best interest to complete the application thoroughly. A resume will not substitute for the “work experience” section of the application or vice versa. Applications with blank fields or supplemental question responses with comments such as “see resume” may be considered incomplete.
For detailed application information, please visit our Recruitment website.
Application Attestation: By submitting an application, you are affirming that the information contained in your application and on all attachments is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information, and any false or misleading answers may result in rejection of your application or dismissal if employed.
Need an Accommodation?
If you need reasonable accommodation during the application and/or screening process, including this job announcement in an alternate format:
- Please contact us at 360-407-6186 or careers@ecy.wa.gov
- If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 711 or 1-800-833-6384.
Questions?
For specific questions about the position location options, schedule, or duties, please contact David Giglio at dgig461@ecy.wa.gov
If you need assistance applying for this job, are inquiring about the status of your application, would like to request the full position description, or have any other questions, please contact the Recruitment Team at careers@ecy.wa.gov.
About the Water Quality Program
The mission of the Water Quality Program is to ensure that all aquatic life and communities in the watershed experience cool, clean water to refresh and sustain us in a changing climate. You will contribute to Ecology’s and Water Quality's missions by developing and implementing the Capital Program budget. You will coordinate closely with the Financial Management Section Manager, along with Water Quality Program Management Team, to create implementation plans for capital budget pass through funding. You will approve expenditures in accordance with the agreed upon implementation plan. You will provide accurate information, timely analysis and informed recommendations for maximizing use of resources. You will provide professionally sound guidance, consultation and advice at an advanced level of expertise for which the impact of the positions consultative and advisory work is highly consequential to the agency's effectiveness.
About the Department of Ecology
As the State of Washington’s environmental protection agency, we are deeply committed to protecting, preserving, and enhancing Washington’s environment for current and future generations. Joining Ecology means becoming part of a team dedicated to protecting and sustaining healthy land, air, water, and climate in harmony with a strong economy. A career in public service at Ecology allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability.
Ecology employees may be eligible for the following:
- Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s)
- Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
- Vacation, Sick, and other Leave
- 11 Paid Holidays per year
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Tuition Waiver
- Long Term Disability & Life Insurance
- Deferred Compensation Programs
- Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)
- Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Commute Trip Reduction Incentives (Download PDF reader)
- Combined Fund Drive
- SmartHealth
Click here for more information
To learn more about Ecology, please visit our website, explore Working at Ecology, check out our Strategic Plan, and connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, or our blog.
Equal Opportunity Employer: The Washington State Department of Ecology 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, veterans, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.
Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency.
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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.