Budget Analyst (Hybrid)

$56,000 - $87,000/Yr

TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION - Austin, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Austin, TX

About the position

The Budget Analyst IV at the Texas Workforce Commission is responsible for overseeing budget preparation and analysis, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and providing management with insights on expenditure patterns. This role requires strong analytical skills and the ability to collaborate with various stakeholders to maintain budgetary accuracy and quality. The position offers opportunities for telecommuting and is part of a family-friendly workplace that values work-life balance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation of budgetary and management reports.
• Develop and evaluate performance and workload measures.
• Analyze expenditure patterns and make recommendations on fund usage.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of strategic plans and legislative appropriations requests.
• Coordinate the preparation of budgets to provide management with expenditure data and trends.
• Inform management of budget deviations and their potential impact on operations.
• Prepare and/or coordinate the preparation of operating budgets.
• May supervise the work of others.
• Perform related work as assigned.

Requirements

• Four years of full-time experience in budget preparation, accounting, auditing, financial planning or management, or related positions.
• Knowledge of public sector budgetary controls, administrative procedures, and related state and federal regulatory laws.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of legal restrictions governing allocation of funds.
• Skill in analyzing financial data and using applicable computer software.
• Ability to perform statistical analyses and develop budgetary reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Benefits

• Family Friendly Certified Workplace
• Regular telecommuting
• Competitive starting salary: $6,825.00 - 7,166.25/month
• Defined Retirement Benefit Plan
• Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts
• Medical Insurance
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick, and family care leave