Budget Analyst (Hybrid)

$81,900 - $85,995/Yr

Unclassified - Austin, TX

posted about 2 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Remote - Austin, TX

About the position

The Budget Analyst IV position at the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is a hybrid role that involves significant responsibilities in budget preparation and analysis. The successful candidate will oversee the preparation of budgetary and management reports, ensuring that all financial activities align with the agency's goals and compliance requirements. This role requires a strong understanding of financial systems, including PeopleSoft, Access, Excel, and various Texas accounting systems. The Budget Analyst will analyze expenditure patterns, make recommendations on fund usage, and develop performance and workload measures. The position demands a critical thinker who can collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders to ensure accuracy and quality in all budget-related activities. In this role, the Budget Analyst will compile, review, and analyze data and reports, translating findings into actionable insights for management. They will be responsible for the timely submission of strategic plans, legislative appropriations requests, fiscal notes, and analyses of legislation and federal funding requests. The analyst will also coordinate the preparation of budgets, providing management with essential expenditure data, trends, and recommendations. Additionally, they will inform management of any budget deviations or issues that may impact operations, explaining the causes and potential effects on the agency's mission and resources. The position may involve supervising others and requires a high degree of initiative and independent judgment, as the analyst will work under minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the preparation of budgetary and management reports.
  • Develop and evaluate performance and workload measures.
  • Analyze expenditure patterns and make recommendations on the use of funds.
  • Compile, review, and analyze queries and data, translating and presenting findings.
  • Ensure accuracy and timeliness of submission of strategic plans, legislative appropriations requests, fiscal notes, and analyses of legislation.
  • Coordinate the preparation of budgets to provide management with expenditure data, trends, and recommendations.
  • Inform management of budget deviations, problems, and events likely to affect operations; explain causes and measure effects on the agency's mission and resources.
  • Prepare and/or coordinate the preparation of operating budgets.
  • May supervise others.
  • Perform related work as assigned.

Requirements

  • Four 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.
  • Knowledge of legal restrictions governing allocation of funds, accounting, budgetary, and management principles, practices, and procedures.
  • Skill in analyzing financial data, computer operations, and using applicable computer software.
  • Ability to analyze fiscal management information to determine appropriate use of funds.
  • Ability to perform statistical analyses.
  • Ability to identify and develop budgetary reports and schedules.
  • Ability to analyze management problems and develop and present solutions.
  • 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 time for vacation, sick and family care leave
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