Financial/Budget Analyst II or Budget Analyst III

About the position

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is seeking a Financial/Budget Analyst II or III to join its Financial Management Division. This role involves performing complex budget preparation and analysis, coordinating budgetary activities, and providing technical advice on budgetary matters. The position offers a hybrid work schedule, allowing for flexibility and work-life balance, and is based at the Stassney campus in Austin, Texas.

Responsibilities

• Develop spreadsheets, databases, and other electronic documents.
• Perform complex budget and financial tasks.
• Analyze trends, track, and project future expenditures and budgetary needs.
• Assist in the preparation of Legislative Appropriations Requests and monitor budgets within area of responsibility.
• Gather basic data and assist with routine analyses.
• Assist in maintaining confidential information and records.
• Review requests for additional funds or resource reallocation; evaluate justification, recommend actions, and answer inquiries on budget/resource related matters.
• Research legal statutes and historical financial information.
• Perform other job responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related discipline.
• 1 year of budget analysis or budget forecasting experience for Budget Analyst II.
• 2 years of budget analysis or budget forecasting experience for Budget Analyst III.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Teams, Planner, SharePoint), QuickBooks, Tableau, and MS Excel.

Nice-to-haves

• Undergraduate and/or advanced degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, etc. is highly preferred.

Benefits

• Free parking
• Wellness program
• Paid holidays
• On-site gym
• Tuition reimbursement
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Flexible schedule
• Retirement plan