SOAH | Budget Analyst I

State Office Of Administrative Hearings - Austin, TX

Full-time

Hybrid - Austin, TX

About the position

The Budget Analyst I position at the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) involves performing routine budget preparation and analysis work. This role requires the individual to prepare, review, and analyze budgets and performance measures while monitoring budgets and program performance. The position operates under moderate supervision, allowing for limited initiative and independent judgment. The work environment is hybrid, necessitating regular physical presence in the office as needed, alongside the flexibility to work from home depending on business requirements. Key responsibilities include collecting, analyzing, and reporting data that supports alternative solutions to budget and management problems. The analyst will review budgets for accuracy and recommend adjustments to ensure more effective use of funds. Maintaining trend data and preparing graphs, reports, and forecasts using Excel is a critical part of the job. The analyst will also provide advice and assistance regarding budget and funding procedures and methods, study the impact of regulations and laws on agency policies and budgets, and make recommendations accordingly. Additionally, the analyst will assist in preparing legislative appropriations requests, fiscal notes, and analyses of legislation, as well as operating budgets. They will also help in reviewing, evaluating, and preparing requests for funds, performing related work as assigned. This position is essential for ensuring that the agency's financial resources are managed effectively and efficiently, contributing to the overall success of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Collects, analyzes, and reports data that supports alternative solutions to budget and management problems.
• Reviews budgets for accuracy and recommends adjustments for more effective use of funds.
• Maintains trend data and prepares graphs, reports, and forecasts using Excel.
• Provides advice and assistance concerning budget and funding procedures and methods.
• Studies the effect of regulations and laws on agency policies and budget and makes recommendations.
• Assists in the preparation of legislative appropriations requests, fiscal notes, and analyses of legislation.
• Assists in the preparation of operating budgets.
• Assists in the preparation of budgets to provide management with expenditure data, trends, and recommendations.
• Assists in reviewing, evaluating, and preparing requests for funds.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or a related field is generally preferred.
• Two years' experience in accounting, auditing, finance, or budget preparation and analysis work.
• Must be proficient in Excel.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working with budgets and financial data
• Advanced skills in Excel
• Experience in CAPPS and state budgetary process