This is the supervisory or expert level of the series. Positions specialize in a cost reimbursement system or represent the division on reimbursement rates. Positions can also develop reimbursement payment systems, establish vendor rates, and coordinate the audit and settlement functions.

Responsible for management and/or oversight of vendor reimbursement programs in one or more divisions or bureaus; supervises one or more Cost Reimbursement Analysts; 

Directs development and adoption of administrative regulations establishing or modifying a major vendor reimbursement system; 

Responsible for management of the reimbursement and fiscal components of an automated information system in a division, bureau, or office; 

Directs development of legislative proposals, fiscal impact statements, and department positions in judicial proceedings in the vendor reimbursement area; 

Manages or oversees one or more major, comprehensive, financial vendor reporting systems; 

May direct the research function(s) in a division or bureau;  

May supervise lower level staff.

There may be instances where individual positions must have additional licenses or certification. It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure the appropriate licenses/certifications are obtained for each position. 

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.

Most positions require a Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration or a relevant field with 12 semester or 18 quarter hours in accounting plus four years of experience in accounting, auditing, or budgeting.  Successful completion of the Washington State Board of Accountancy can substitute for two years of experience. A Master’s degree in a relevant field or successful completion of the CPA examination can also substitute for two years of experience.

New class effective June 1, 2005; Cost Reimbursement Analyst 4 (replaces 12290 Cost Reimbursement Analyst 3).
(7/7/2015) Revised typical work; removed the following language:  DSHS

Revised Legal Requirements; effective June 6, 2024, due to adopted legislative action.