Posting number: 2026-77
Department: Administrative Office of the Courts
Job classification: ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS
Posting type: Open
Categories: Court Administration, Accounting and Finance, Planning and Development, Customer Service, Research, Business, Program Management
The Administrative Office of the Courts is looking for a talented Budget Analyst who enjoys meaningful work and collaborating with leaders across Washington’s judicial branch. In this role, you will take the lead in preparing, reviewing, submitting, and monitoring biennial and supplemental operating budgets for the Washington State Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, Administrative Office of the Courts, Office of Public Defense, and Office of Civil and Legal Aid. Your work will directly support the effective operation of our statewide court system.
You will also shape the future of grant development within the judicial branch. This position takes responsibility for designing strategies that attract federal, state, and private grant funding, and for building strong processes that help programs secure and manage those resources. You will guide grant research, analyze complex funding opportunities, provide recommendations on multi-program initiatives, and craft statewide policies and communications that strengthen how Washington’s courts pursue and manage grants.
Reporting to the Management Services Associate Director, this role blends professional-level budget development with leadership in grant management. You will work closely with AOC management, the Office of Financial Management, and legislative staff, and you’ll collaborate with executive leadership, program teams, contracts staff, grant recipients, auditors, and funding agencies. The position offers a high level of independence, meaningful decision-making authority, and the opportunity to apply professional judgment to interpret funding requirements and establish agency-wide standards that support strong financial stewardship.
If you’re looking for a role where your expertise shapes statewide policy, fosters innovation, and strengthens the operations of Washington’s judicial branch, this is a place where your work truly matters!
Washington Courts Employment Opportunity
Administrative Office of the Courts
Budget Analyst
Management Services Division
Our Mission To advance the timely, effective, and equitable operations of the Washington State judicial branch.
The Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) is looking for top-performing employees who embody its core values integrity, inclusion, accountability, and teamwork It is committed to both employee growth and work-life balance.
Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace.
POSITION DETAILS
Job 2026-77
Status Regular, Full-Time
Location Olympia, Washington
Salary Range 66: $82,440 - $108,228 per year (DOQ)
Opens August 19, 2026.
ClosesSeptember 2, 2026 AOC reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time but no sooner than seven (7) calendar days after posting.
WASHINGTON STATE RESIDENCY AND TELEWORK INFORMATION
AOC requires employees to reside in Washington State. Any exceptions must be approved. If you are invited to interview and currently reside outside of Washington State, seek more information about residency requirements from the AOC hiring manager for this recruitment.
This position requires you to be in the office at least three (3) days per week.
Many of the key responsibilities for this role include:
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A combination of relevant education and experience that demonstrates a working knowledge of the duties and responsibilities of the Budget Analyst may be considered.
THE IDEAL APPLICANT WILL ALSO HAVE SOME OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
For more information about the position, to review the job description, application submission requirements, supplemental questions, inquire about benefits, or to apply for the position CLICK HERE TO APPLY!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The AOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on gender, pregnancy, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, physical, mental or sensory disability (actual or perceived), use of a service animal, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, age, HIV or Hepatitis C status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law. Persons of disability needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, please contact the AOC Human Resource Office, at (360) 705-5337, or fax (360) 586-4409, or via email to Recruitment@courts.wa.gov
Candidates who are offered a job with AOC must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.
AOC complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements of the federal government eligibility verification form I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identify and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements for that form.
AOC does not use E-verify; therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM-Optional Practice Training (OPT). For information, please visit www.uscis.gov
Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.
SPECIAL NOTE Before a new hire, a background check, including criminal history, will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job.
With its great natural beauty, Clark County, Washington, always has attracted people and settlements. Framed by the scenic Cascade Range to the east and the majestic Columbia River to the south and west, the area is a picturesque place to work, play and live.
Named for Captain William Clark of Lewis and Clark Expedition frame, our county is one of the fastest growing regions in Washington state and the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area. Today, more than 440,000 people call Clark County home.
Clark County government is one of the county's largest employers, providing a wide range of challenging positions for about 1,570 people. You can learn about current job openings, the application process, job descriptions, pay schedule and employee benefits on the Clark County Human Resources website at https://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources.
The mission of Clark County government is to enhance the quality of life in our diverse community by providing services with integrity, openness and accountability.
