Operating Budget Program Manager
State of Washington
Seattle, Washington, U.S.
Full Time - Permanent, Remote Employment, Flexible/Hybrid
Posted Sep 26, 2025
Flexible/Hybrid
Compensation
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About the role
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Responsibilities
- Directs development of operating program goals, objectives, performance measures, and long- and short-range financial and operational plans
- Guides managers in budget development; manages spending performance, fund balances, and federal grant funds
- Oversees decision-making processes for operating program development, preparing issue analyses, alternatives, and formal recommendations for executive and policy-maker review
- Directs workforce and labor resource planning across 14 bargaining units and 11 contracts, ensuring compliance with labor agreements, state/federal laws, and Coast Guard crew level regulations
- Monitors program performance, evaluates variances, recommends corrective actions, and administers change management processes
- Manages WSF’s $70 million annual fuel hedging program and associated vendor contracts to ensure financial and operational efficiency
- Oversees financial and policy analysis of proposed legislation, labor agreements, and regulatory requirements; prepares executive briefings and recommendations
- Represents WSF in internal and external stakeholder forums, providing subject matter expertise and leading performance and compliance reporting to OFM, FTA, and legislative bodies
Requirements
- Strategic and Financial Planning
- Budget Development & Oversight
- Decision-Making & Policy Analysis
- Labor & Workforce Planning
- Program Monitoring & Change Management
- Stakeholder Engagement & Representation
- Ethical Leadership & Compliance
Benefits
- Benefits
- Paid Leave
- Tuition Assistance
- Plan For Your Future
- Health Insurance
- 401k matching
- Flight privileges
About the Company
About WSDOT
Job Details
Salary Range
$108,813 - $138,936/annually
Location
Seattle, Washington, U.S.
Employment Type
Full Time - Permanent, Remote Employment, Flexible/Hybrid
Original Posting
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