Budget Analyst (Hybrid)

$56,000 - $87,000/Yr

Unclassified - Austin, TX

posted about 2 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Remote - Austin, TX

About the position

The Texas Workforce Commission is seeking a Budget Analyst IV to join our team in Austin, TX. This position is integral to the planning, organizing, coordinating, and evaluating of budgetary activities and performance measures within the agency. As a Budget Analyst, you will oversee the preparation of budgetary and management reports, ensuring that all financial data is accurate and compliant with state and federal regulations. You will be responsible for analyzing expenditure patterns and making informed recommendations regarding the allocation and use of funds. This role requires a strong understanding of financial systems, including PeopleSoft, Access, Excel, and various other IT systems used for budget management. In this position, you will work under minimal supervision, exercising considerable initiative and independent judgment. You will compile, review, and analyze data, translating findings into actionable insights for management. Your responsibilities will include ensuring the timely submission of strategic plans, legislative appropriations requests, and fiscal notes, as well as coordinating the preparation of operating budgets. You may also supervise the work of others, providing guidance and support as needed. The ideal candidate will possess strong multi-tasking and organizational skills, along with the ability to communicate effectively with internal stakeholders. You will be trusted to inform management of budget deviations and potential issues that could impact the agency's operations, explaining the causes and measuring the effects on resources and mission fulfillment. This role is perfect for a budget professional looking to make a significant impact within a family-friendly workplace that values work-life balance and offers competitive salaries and benefits.

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.
  • Ensure accuracy and timeliness of submission 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 potential issues affecting 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 positions which provided 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.
  • Ability to identify and develop budgetary reports and schedules.
  • Ability to analyze management problems and develop solutions.

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
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