Policy Development Analyst, Budget Operations

Job Description

POLICY DEVELOPMENT ANALYST, BUDGET OPERATIONS

Req #: 247317 Department: FINANCE, PLANNING, AND BUDGETING Job Location: Seattle Campus Job Location Detail: Hybrid Available - 3 days a week in office Posting Date: 06/25/2025 Closing Info: Closes On 07/02/2025 Salary: $5,798 - $6,875 per month Other Compensation: Shift: First Shift Benefits: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state, and around the world. UW employees bring their energy and creative problem-solving skills to their work and are dedicated to building stronger minds and a healthier world. UW is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. Your experiences, perspectives, and unique identities will be honored at the University of Washington. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
Finance, Planning, and Budgeting (FPB) encompasses the major central financial, planning, and budgeting functions for the University of Washington, including:
• Finance & Budget Strategy
• Institutional Analytics & Data Support
• Policy, Planning & State Operations
• University Business Services
Reporting to the Budget Planning and Operations Lead Analyst, the Financial Analyst will play a crucial role in managing central fund commitments, supporting budget processes, and analyzing financial data to help leadership make informed decisions.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial and budgetary Operations
Process, record and track central fund commitments using BPO’s Commitment Database
Collaborate with other financial analysts to submit regular and ad-hoc reporting to the State of Washington’s Office of Financial Management and manage State funding
Support funding transfer journal entries and financial reconciliations
Assist with UW’s annual budget process, including data entry in Workday Adaptive Planning, qualitative and quantitative analysis of unit entries and narrative submissions, and enterprise reporting and analysis
Utilize reporting tools to generate financial insights and support strategic decision-making
Financial Data Management & Analysis
Analyze data from UW’s financial, payroll, and budget systems to address complex business questions
Ensure accuracy and consistency in financial reporting, aligning with business rules and data definitions
Assist in developing and refining budget reports to enhance operational efficiency and decision-making
Understand business needs and how data and budget reports support operations, using reporting tools to produce meaningful and actionable insights
FDM Compliance & Project Support
Review and approve FDM worktag requests in UW systems
Contribute to workflow enhancements and documentation improvements for the commitment database and other operational processes
Provide backup support to team members and assist with special projects as assigned
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance or related field to include 3 years of experience in financial analysis, budgeting, or similar role
Equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills have been acquired may substitute for degree
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to work independently on complex financial projects
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and financial systems
Ability to undertake and produce complex analysis of data from a variety of sources with minimal supervision or guidance
Excellent communication skills
Demonstrated experience in working on diverse groups and teams; respects, values, and contributes to FPB and UW’s commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in Workday and/or Adaptive
Knowledge of UW finance operations, administrative systems, and reporting tools
Familiar with query development and financial reporting tool
Experience in conducting one-on-one training and training in a group setting
Demonstrates an understanding of business needs and operational priorities; leverages data and budget reports to support decision-making by utilizing reporting tools to generate meaningful and actionable insights
We encourage applicants to apply even if they do not feel they satisfy all of the skills listed above; we understand that it will take some time for the successful applicant to strengthen specific position skills where needed, to learn about the university systems, campuses, and vendor collaborators, to develop a deep understanding of the FPB environment itself. You will join a supportive team that will partner with you in these efforts; we are an open, ethical, highly engaged, and collaborative community based on trust, transparency, and mutual respect. We believe in the importance of quality of life, embracing diversity, making a difference, and having fun.
Application Process: The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [email protected] .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law .

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