Senior Budget and Policy Analyst

Responsibilities

• Manage the County’s budget cycle, serving as a bridge between adopted budgets and long-range financial planning
• Analyze complex financial data, monitor budget performance, and develop forecasts to inform executive leadership
• Evaluate countywide revenues and expenditures, identifying trends and variances to support strategic planning
• Build advanced financial models to support capital budgeting and ongoing operational decision-making
• Partner with department managers to solve complex budget challenges and align resources with County priorities
• Prepare complex reports and recommendations for senior executives and managers
• Implement innovations and refinements in the budget process, including the creation of computer applications and automated reporting tools

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business/Public Management, or a closely related field
• 3-5 years of professional administrative and budgetary experience involving fiscal, economic, or operational data analysis
• Advanced Excel skills and expertise in financial modeling
• Proven ability to translate complex quantitative data into clear, actionable insights

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience applying industry best practices from GFOA, MSRC, WFOA, or ICMA
• Experience developing dashboards and automating financial reporting tools
• Strong understanding of public sector finance and organizational dynamics

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Paid leave and flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Retirement benefits through the Washington State Retirement System (PERS, PSERS, or LEOFF)
• Deferred compensation options

About the Company

Clark County is one of the fastest-growing regions in Washington state, serving a diverse community of over 467,000 residents. Our government is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all citizens by providing services with integrity, openness, and accountability. We offer a wide range of rewarding careers in a picturesque environment framed by the Cascade Range and the Columbia River.