Budget Analyst (Statewide)

Texas Workforce Commission connects people with careers across the state. While we are based in Austin on the north lawn of the Texas State Capitol, we have offices statewide. This position can be worked at any VR Office location statewide. You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas.

About the role

The Budget Analyst IV performs advanced (senior-level) budget preparation and analysis work. Work involves overseeing the planning, organizing, coordinating, and evaluating of VR budgetary activities and fiscal performance measures. Oversees the preparation of budgetary and management reports. The Budget Analyst IV is hired by the Manager for Budget and Personnel Support and works under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and/or coordinate in the preparation and development of the VRD operating budget and Legislative Appropriations Request.
• Provide and coordinate instructions and guidance to VR departments/management units on various process-related procedures relative to the VRD's operating budget.
• Plan, organize, coordinate, and evaluate budgetary activities, such as Third Party Cooperative Agreements, and fiscal performance measures.
• Inform and explain to management budgetary variances, problems, and related circumstances likely to affect operations.
• Prepare operating budget reports and financial transactions; identify areas where more effective use of funds can be made, including analysis of expenditure patterns and making recommendations on the use of funds.
• Run queries and/or download data from the Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS), agency accounting system, and VRD case management system.
• Maintain adequate records and supporting documentation.
• Interpret and apply statutes and regulations, set priorities, organize workloads, and meet deadlines.
• Prepare effective written communication on the interpretation and analysis of applicable GAA, federal regulations, or requests from the Legislature.
• Communicate and work effectively with external and internal parties.
• Involve in resource sharing with other areas within TWC.
• Prepare and review fiscal notes on legislation filed in the Legislature which could affect and financially impact the VRD.
• Perform other duties 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.
• Relevant academic credits may be applied toward experience qualifications for this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in business administration, public administration, finance, or a relevant field.
• Five years of full-time experience in budget, planning, forecasting, government grants, LAR Planning, Federal Regulations, financial planning, or positions which provided knowledge of public sector budgetary controls, administrative procedures, and related state and federal regulatory laws.
• Experience in WRAPS, WISE, and Excel.
• Experience delivering information over TEAMS and/or Zoom virtual meetings.

Benefits

• Family Friendly Certified Workplace.
• Competitive starting salary: $5,425.33–$8,020.96/month.
• Defined Retirement Benefit Plan.
• Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts.
• Medical Insurance.
• Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick, and family care leave.
• Additional benefits for active employees can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits.

Schedule

Duty involves up to 20% travel within the state of Texas.