Financial Services Analyst Contracts & Purchasing

Description

About the Washington State Office of Public Defense (OPD)

We are an independent judicial branch agency mandated to implement the constitutional and statutory guarantees of counsel and to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of indigent defense services funded by the state.

Mission : Upholding the rights of all people who are facing the loss of liberty or family by providing statewide leadership administration and support to the multidisciplinary public defense profession.

Vision : Public defense clients everywhere in the state receive truly equitable and client-centered representation from fully supported professionals.

Values : Justice

• Service
• Equity
• Excellence

We administer a variety of programs including systemic improvement programs and programs providing direct representation. To learn about OPDs programs click here. We are dedicated to excellence in public law and indigent defense and we seek talented candidates who share this commitment to client-centered service. We value employees who bring diverse backgrounds in education employment public policy community activities and life experiences to enhance our office.

The Position

The Washington State Office of Public Defense (OPD) is seeking a Financial Services Analyst with contracting and purchasing expertise to join our this role you will primarily work with Parents Representation Program staff to review contract requests; draft contracts amendments renewals and related documents; and enter and maintain accurate contract-related data in OPDs contract system physical filing systems and the state accounting system. The position also serves as the agency purchasing coordinator responsible for researching vendors and suppliers; making purchases; maintaining records; resolving issues; ensuring compliance with policies and procedures; and reconciling and preparing purchase card statements for payment. Our team is small. You should come prepared to work independently be innovative and cross-train in other contracting accounting or financial management tasks when needed.

Periodic travel may be required in Washington State including occasional overnight travel. Out-of-state travel occurs infrequently.

Duties

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Professional experience may substitute for the required education but not for the accounting credit hours.

Desired Qualifications

Accounting experience in accounts receivable accounts payable or payroll.

Supplemental Information

Compensation

$60132 to $80820 annually. Compensation depending on qualifications. Washington State employees are offered a comprehensive benefit package that includes : paid holidays vacation and sick leave retirement and health dental and life insurance coverage for self and family. There are also options for deferred compensation and pre-tax flexible spending accounts.

Application Process

To be considered interested candidates must apply online at (Click on the APPLY button above.) You must complete the entire online addition to the online application :

This recruitment is open until filled. First review of applications will be December 1 2025 please submit an application on or before November 30 2025 to be included in the first review. The hiring authority reserves the right and may exercise the option to make a hiring decision at any time. We encourage all to apply as early as possible.

If you have problems navigating the online application process or uploading the required documents email for assistance.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion

We vigorously pursue diversity in the work force and are an equal opportunity employer. OPD does not discriminate on the basis of age sex (including gender identity) marital status sexual orientation race religion creed color national origin honorably discharged veteran or military status those who are formerly incarcerated or have prior child welfare involvement or the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability.

Pursuing diversity equity and inclusion means that as an agency and as individuals we are committed to ensuring that all employees enjoy a respectful safe and supportive working environment.

Teleworking

Our offices are in Olympia Washington. This is not a telework position. Candidates must be able and willing to work in the office and commute here.

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Electro Mechanical,Instrument Maintenance,Adobe Dreamweaver,Document Control Management,E-Commerce

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 60132 - 80820