Budget and Performance Analyst Lead bei Pierce County, WA

About the Department

Position Duties

Why It's a great opportunity: In this role you will support Pierce County’s budgetary priorities and strategic vision. You will provide leadership and oversight for Questica and Workday ERP systems while performing a combination of highly complex budget and strategic performance management. You will be serving as a subject matter expert with an emphasis on providing strategic budgetary recommendations to senior leadership and facilitating informed decision-making through advanced research and analysis, forecasting and reporting, financial and programmatic evaluation, and performance management. 

Why It's a great department: The Finance Department proudly serves the great communities of Pierce County and has received awards recognizing its performance and dedication to the public. It’s a team that provides real solutions and assists all County departments in achieving their goals as defined by their mission. The Department’s Divisions are responsible for financial management, risk management, and information technology.  The Finance team is responsible for procurement, contracting, budgeting, accounting, health benefit management, worker safety programs and insurance, fleet and records management, and treasury services for the county and numerous independent districts.

Learn more about the Finance Department here.

How to be successful in the role: Your success will come from being an experienced finance professional with a background in public sector budgeting and expertise with the Workday ERP platform and Questica budgeting system. You will need exceptional communication across all levels of the organization and be highly organized with strong attention to detail while understanding governmental budgeting methodologies, strategies, and processes. Your experience using data to support decision-making, developing budgets to meet strategic goals, creating measurable and informative performance measures, and tracking how our resources are allocated and spent will drive your success. Experience in presenting recommendations to senior leadership, using research and data analysis to support decision-making, integrating performance management, and strategic planning best practices within a budget will ensure your success. 

Your future in this role: The Finance Department has access to many Pierce County training opportunities including classroom settings and access to LinkedIn Learning. You will also build your knowledge through industry driven webinars and educational opportunities, along with regular meetings with your manager to receive feedback and discuss future goals. Pierce County offers professional development through the Leadership Certification program, robust online learning, and other training opportunities throughout your career to ensure your success. This position has multiple career growth and promotional opportunities in Pierce County to build on a great career.

Core daily responsibilities:

• Serve as a subject matter expert in the development and planning of the County’s biennial budget and supplemental budgets, including gathering and analyzing financial data, estimating revenues and expenditures, and aligning budget proposals with organizational goals. 
• Monitor departmental budgets to ensure compliance with County requirements, analyze trends, anticipate future needs, and recommend adjustments to align outcomes with budget allocations. 
• Prepare comprehensive tracking and regular budget monitoring reports to ensure expenditures remain within approved limits and revenues align with projections. 
• Lead the preparation of accountability and performance reports, including impact and outcome reviews for County initiatives, projects, programs, budget variances, and other key efforts to support informed decision-making. 
• Identify, propose, and manage analytic projects to address policy issues. Gather and analyze quantitative and qualitative data for assigned departments to support proposals, plans, and decisions.
• Collaborate with assigned departments to establish data-driven performance measures and benchmarks that align with the County’s strategic plan, goals, and budget. 
• Create and manage complex spreadsheets, models, forecasts, and cost calculations to support financial and performance management.

A classification description with a more detailed list of essential functions can be found here.

Minimum Qualifications

• A resume and cover letter are required for this position. 
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Budgeting, Accounting, Public/Business Administration, or a related field, AND 
• Five years of progressively responsible experience in governmental budgeting and/or performance management, AND 
• One year of experience in a project lead role. 
• Additional education or experience which clearly indicates the ability to perform the essential functions of this position may substitute on a year for year basis.

As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.

Other Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity please:

• Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or go to:   www.piercecountywa.org/jobs. 
• If you have a question about this opportunity, please email the Recruitment Team at [email protected] and specify the Job Number and Title. 
• If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.
• Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at (253) 798-7480, at least two days prior to the need. 

This is a competitive selection process. Your application will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status normally occurs 2 to 3 weeks after the closing date. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include assessments, phone screen, and interviews.

At Pierce County, diversity, equity, and inclusion means commitment, not a single step. We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career. We want to recruit, develop, and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and perspectives, committed to our vision. Employees of the County have local, direct, and visible impact in our diverse community. Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a place people are proud to call home?