Budget Analyst (Remote)

WHO WE ARE:
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is seeking a Budget Analyst III-IV to join the Budget Management Department. This position is currently teleworking with a headquarters location in downtown Austin, next to the Texas State Capitol at 101 E. 15th Street, Austin, TX. This is a career ladder position.
 

WHAT YOU WILL DO:
The Budget Analyst III-IV performs highly complex to advanced (senior-level) budget preparation and analysis work. Work involves overseeing the planning, organizing, coordinating, and evaluating of budgetary activities and performance measures. Works under limited to minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
 

YOU WILL BE TRUSTED TO:
- May assist in the preparation and development of the Agency operating budget and Legislative Appropriations Request. Assists in providing and coordinating instruction and guidance to divisions, department, and other organization units on various process-related procedures relative to the development of the LAR and operating budget.
- May assist in the planning, organizing, coordination, and evaluation of budgetary activities and performance measures. Informs and explains to management budgetary variances, problems, and related circumstances likely to affect operations.
- May assist in the preparation and review of operating budget reports, identifying areas where more effective use of funds can be made to include the analysis of expenditure patterns, making recommendations on the use of funds. May enter data, run queries, and/or download data from the Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS) and agency accounting system. Maintains adequate records and supporting documentation.
- Interpret and apply statutes and regulations, sets priorities, organizes workloads, and meets deadlines. Prepares effective written communication on the interpretation and analysis of applicable GAA, federal regulations, or requests from the Legislature.
- Communicate and work effectively with external and internal parties. May be involved in cross training and resource sharing with other areas within the Finance Department.
- Prepare and review fiscal notes on legislation filed in the Legislature which could affect and financially impact the agency. Performs related and ancillary work, including assisting as liaison with the LBB and other agencies, and orientation and training of staff on the impact and cost assessments.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
 

YOU ARE A GREAT FIT WITH:
- Experience in budget preparation and analysis, and graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, business, public administration, or a related field is preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the agency's financial program, policies and procedures, state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to the agency's fiscal operations.
- Ability to gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze facts; to devise solutions to problems, and to write concisely. 
- Experience in preparing state agency operating budgets, legislative appropriations requests, fiscal notes, and agency cost estimates preferred.
- Experience and skill in analyzing budgetary and performance issues preferred.
- Experience in data gathering and analysis.
 

YOU QUALIFY WITH:
-Budget Analyst III: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university plus two years of full-time experience in budget preparation, accounting, auditing, financial planning or management, or positions which provided knowledge of public sector budgetary controls, administrative procedures, and related state and federal regulatory laws. One year of full-time in-service experience classified as a Budget Analyst II with regular status will satisfy the minimum qualifications. 
-Budget Analyst IV: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university plus three years of full-time experience in budget preparation, accounting, auditing, financial planning or management, or positions which provided knowledge of public sector budgetary controls, administrative procedures, and related state and federal regulatory laws. One year of full-time in-service experience classified as a Budget Analyst III with regular status will satisfy the minimum qualifications. 
-Both Levels: One year of full-time qualifying experience may be substituted for each year (30 semester hours) of education.
 

YOU GAIN: 
- A Family Friendly Certified Workplace.  
- Competitive starting salary:$5,000.00 - $6,000.00/month 
- Defined Retirement Benefit Plan 
- Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts 
- Medical Insurance 
- Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave 
- Additional benefits for active employees can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits. 

Veterans:
Use your military skills to qualify for this position or other jobs! Go to www.texasskillstowork.com to translate your military work experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications and skill sets. You can also compare this  position to military occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office by pasting this link into your browser: http://www.hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_AccountingAuditingandFinance.pdf
 

HOW TO APPLY:

To be considered, please complete an Application for Employment and apply on Taleo.

TWC is not considering applications from persons who require sponsorship for an employment visa.

A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042.