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Home to SXSW, Austin City Limits (ACL), and glorious natural springs and parks, Austin, Texas, is one of the fastest-growing areas in the United States, as well as the Live Music Capital of the World. Austin is the historic state capital of Texas and is the location of the Texas Department of Transportation Headquarters. TxDOT's Financial Management Division is seeking experienced and knowledgeable candidates for our Budget Analyst II/Budget Analyst III position, who possess a background in Accounting, Finance, Computer Science/Technology, Economics (or a related major). This role will perform budget and financial analyses, complex calculations for multi-million dollar construction projects and budget management for a multi-billion organization with a $100 billion, 10-year capital plan. Come join our team at our beautiful, new Stassney campus in Austin, where you will enjoy a hybrid work schedule (with minimal in-person days), covered employee parking, walking trails, on-site fitness center, coffee bar, and on-site cafeteria. We have a diverse workforce of over 12,000 employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, let's talk!
At TxDOT we value employee work-life-balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include telework, flexed and compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentive, in-house fitness center, career development programs, tuition assistance, and various other benefits. For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: https://ftp.dot.state.tx.us/pub/txdot-info/hrd/careers/hidden_benefits.pdf
Stassney Campus:
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Position Title - Salary Grade/ Range
Budget Analyst II - B20: $48,158 - $77,477 yearly
Budget Analyst III - B22: $54,614 - $88,703 yearly
At TxDOT, we value employee work-life balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value, our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include:
- Low Turnover
- Retirement Pension
- Alternative Work Schedules
- Paid Leave/Holidays
- Health Premiums paid at 100% for full-time employees
- On the Job Training
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Comprehensive Wellness Program/Wellness Leave Incentives
- Career Development Programs/Opportunities for advancement
For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance (ERS.texas.gov)
Performs moderate to highly complex budget preparation and analysis work. Work involves coordinating budgetary activities, reviewing and analyzing budgets and performance measures, and providing technical advice and assistance on budgetary matters. May supervise the work of others. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Essential Duties:
- Develops spreadsheets, databases, and other electronic documents.
- Performs complex budget and financial tasks.
- Analyzes trends, tracks, and projects future expenditures and budgetary needs.
- Assist in the preparation of Legislative Appropriations Requests, and monitors budgets within area of responsibility.
- Gathers basic data and assists with routine analyses.
- Assists in maintaining confidential information and records.
- Reviews requests for additional funds or resource reallocation; evaluates justification, recommends actions and answer inquiries on budget/resource related matters.
- Research legal statutes and historical financial information.
- Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics or Business-related discipline. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis. Undergraduate and/or advanced degree are highly preferred.
Experience:
Budget Analyst II - 1 year budget analysis or budget forecasting.
Budget Analyst III - 2 years budget analysis or budget forecasting.
Experience can be satisfied by full-time or prorated part-time equivalent.
Competencies:
- Required technical skills using the following systems: Microsoft 365 (Teams, Planner, SharePoint), similar to Peoplesoft, QuickBooks, Tableau etc., MS Excel, and financial reporting.
Ability to
- Communicate financial data effectively
- Follow verbal and written instructions
- Follow applicable safety standards, practices and procedures
- Protect sensitive and confidential information
- Work successfully from a remote location
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Sitting - prolonged periods of time
- Standing-prolonged periods of time
- Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
- Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
Conditions of Employment:
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)
TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.
To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.
https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions
The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination in the workplace. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.
Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information
