DPS - CID - Budget Analyst CID - 1157

State Of Texas - Austin, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Austin, TX

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Budget Analyst for the Criminal Investigations Division (CID) at the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is responsible for performing highly complex budget preparation and analysis work. This role involves overseeing the planning, organizing, coordinating, and evaluating budgetary activities and performance measures. The analyst will review and analyze operating budgets, providing technical advice and assistance on budgetary matters. The position requires a high level of initiative and independent judgment, as it operates under limited supervision. The analyst may also assign and supervise the work of others, ensuring that all budgetary activities align with the division's goals and compliance requirements. In this role, the Budget Analyst will analyze expenditure patterns, make recommendations based on trend analysis, and assist other analysts with budget preparation. They will prepare budget analyses, expenditures, and reports for the division and other stakeholders. Maintaining and reconciling records through comparative analysis is crucial, as is collaborating with program staff to conduct trend analysis and forecasting of assets and revenue. The analyst will study and analyze regulations and laws related to agency policies and budgets, preparing reports of findings and recommendations, and justifications for procedural or policy changes. The Budget Analyst will coordinate with other divisional Budget Analysts and Finance to ensure comprehensive support is provided to the Division Chief and staff on all budgetary matters. They will develop budget policies and procedures for CID to comply with Finance and Procurement requirements and provide guidance to executive managers on changes in procurement requirements. Monitoring expenditures linked to contracts and informing management of budget deviations and forecasted issues are also key responsibilities. The analyst is expected to attend work regularly and observe approved work hours in accordance with agency leave and attendance policies, while also performing other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Analyze expenditure patterns and make recommendations and determinations based on trend analysis, and assist other analysts with budget preparation; provide guidance and leadership on projects.
• Prepare budget analysis, budget expenditures, and reports for division and as requested for staff, agencies, or internal/external customers.
• Maintain and reconcile records through comparative analysis; collaborate with program staff; conduct trend analysis and forecasting of assets and revenue.
• Study and analyze regulations and laws on agency policies and budget, prepares reports of findings and recommendations, and prepare justifications for procedural or policy changes.
• Coordinate and collaborate with other divisional Budget Analysts and Finance to ensure comprehensive support is provided to the Division Chief and staff on all budgetary matters.
• Develop budget policies and procedures for CID to comply with Finance and Procurement requirements. Provide guidance to executive managers on changes in procurement requirements.
• Conduct trend analysis and forecasting of budget indexes through review of scheduled and anticipated encumbrances.
• Advise staff on areas in which action may be required to stay within budget; and provide technical assistance to staff on budgetary matters.
• Monitor expenditures linked to contracts; inform management of budget deviations and forecasted issues.
• Attend work regularly and observe approved work hours in accordance with agency leave and attendance policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
• Minimum of three (3) years' progressively responsible experience in accounting or closely-related activities that include accounting principles, auditing, finance, or budget preparation and analysis work is required.
• Must possess a valid driver license from state of residence.
• Must demonstrate ability to quickly and efficiently access relevant information, and be able to utilize and/or present research and conclusions in a clear and concise manner.
• Working knowledge of, or the ability to rapidly assimilate information related to TXDPS, State and Federal regulations, legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of accounting and management methods and principles, and of procedures including numerical analysis, audit, and research methods.
• Demonstrated skill in using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of solutions, conclusions, and/or approaches to problems.
• Must demonstrate an ability to examine data/information, discern variations/similarities, and be able identify trends, relationships and causal factors, as well as grasp issues, draw accurate conclusions, and solve problems.
• Must be organized, flexible, and able to effectively prioritize in a multi-demand and constantly changing environment; able to meet multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines without sacrificing accuracy, timeliness or professionalism.
• Must demonstrate an ability to exercise poise, tact, diplomacy and an ability to establish and maintain positive, working/professional relationships with internal/external customers.
• Must be able to construct and deliver clear, concise, and professional presentations to a variety of audiences and/or individuals.
• Must possess appropriate levels of proficiency with utilized software and systems and be able to learn new software/systems. Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Must demonstrate an ability to responsibly handle sensitive and confidential information and situations, and adhere to applicable laws/statutes/policies related to access, maintenance and dissemination of information.

Benefits

• State of Texas benefits and retirement information available at https://www.ers.texas.gov/
• Salary is contingent upon qualifications and is subject to salary administration and budgetary restrictions.