DPS - FIN - Team Lead Budget - 1159

State Of Texas - Austin, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Austin, TX

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is seeking a highly skilled Team Lead for the Budget division. This position involves performing advanced budget analyst work, which includes budget preparation, financial research, and data gathering. The Team Lead will be responsible for analyzing financial data to formulate forecasts and identify trends, as well as preparing reports and responding to inquiries regarding financial matters. The role requires effective communication with the Assistant Chief, division staff, and other state agencies to gather financial data and organize reports. The Team Lead may also supervise the work of junior analysts and will operate under minimal supervision, exercising significant initiative and independent judgment. Key responsibilities include gathering, analyzing, interpreting, and reporting financial data, as well as analyzing expenditure patterns and making recommendations based on financial research. The Team Lead will coordinate and oversee the forecasting of budget expenditures, assist in the preparation of monthly financial analyses, and compile data for external reporting, including the Legislative Appropriations Request (LAR). The position also involves analyzing the General Appropriations Act (GAA) and preparing informative reports for executive management. Regular attendance and adherence to agency leave and attendance policies are required, along with participation in internal committees and meetings as needed.

Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze, interpret, organize, and report financial data.
• Analyze expenditure patterns and make recommendations based on financial research, assisting junior analysts with budget preparation.
• Communicate and coordinate work requests with the Assistant Chief, division staff, and other state agencies as needed.
• Coordinate, oversee, and assist in forecasting budget expenditures, cash analysis, and reconcile unexpended balances to division estimates.
• Prepare and/or review monthly financial analysis presenting the department's year-to-date financial position for the Public Safety Commission.
• Assist in the collection and compilation of data for day-to-day activities impacting the Internal Operation Budget.
• Participate in the coordination, collection, and compilation of data for external reporting, including the Departments' Legislative Appropriations Request (LAR).
• Analyze the General Appropriations Act (GAA) and prepare informative reports for executive management regarding agency legislative activity.
• Attend Executive Director Staff meetings and participate on internal committees and interview boards as designated.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduation from a standard high school is required; a four-year degree in Accounting, Auditing, Business Administration, Management, Public Administration, or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible work experience in accounting, budget, or closely related activities.
• Must possess a valid driver license from state of residence.
• Knowledge of financial administration, budget control, fiscal accounting, and governmental accounting policies and procedures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with software such as CAPPS, SharePoint, and Tableau.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with governmental accounting practices.
• Strong analytical reasoning and attention to detail skills.
• Ability to construct and deliver clear, concise presentations to various audiences.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid holidays
• Flexible scheduling options
• Professional development opportunities