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About the Role

The Budget Analyst IV performs advanced budget preparation and financial analysis work, involving the analysis of operating budgets, compilation of statistics and reports, and providing technical advice to program staff on budgetary matters. This role operates under the direction of the Budget Manager with extensive latitude for initiative and independent judgment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates budgetary activities and the preparation and analysis of routine financial reports for designated departmental programs.
• Provides budgetary consultative support at the department or program level, including reviews and analysis of trends and variances.
• Identifies unusual financial activity to confirm accuracy of information.
• Assists with the coordination, interpretation, and clarification of financial and budget policies, procedures, preparation, and reporting.
• Prepares, reviews, and analyzes cost estimates for exceptional items and program initiatives in coordination with program staff.
• Provides ongoing budget management to ensure financial resources are allocated efficiently and expenditures are within approved levels.
• Reviews and adjusts budget and expenditure projections in accordance with established guidelines.
• Performs budget liaison functions by serving as the primary point of contact for designated program areas and responds to program inquiries and issues timely and professionally.
• Provides support to designated programs on budget and statistical reports illustrating FTE and funding levels, current expenses and projected trends.
• Ensures active positions align with authorized levels.
• Researches, analyzes, and prepares reports and/or charts related to internal/external non-routine requests.
• Conducts timely review and approval of purchase requisition forms to ensure appropriate division and program activity codes.
• Corrects Vouchers, Requisitions and Purchase Orders (POs) with active budget errors.
• Reviews, initiates, collaborates and/or prepares Expenditure Transfer Vouchers (ETVs) to correct payroll/salary expenses, paid FTEs, or non-salary expenses.
• Performs other duties as assigned and may be required to maintain unit operations.
• Promotes and demonstrates appropriate respect for cultural diversity among coworkers and all work-related contacts.

Requirements

• Experience in budget preparation and analysis, financial management, fiscal policymaking, and performance measurement reporting work.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Knowledge of budgetary procedures.
• Knowledge of management principles and practices.
• Knowledge of legal restrictions governing allocation of funds.
• Skills in gathering, analyzing, presenting statistical data and producing statistical reports.
• Skills in making budget projections.
• Skills in analyzing financial data.
• Skill in using applicable computer software including but not limited to Excel, Word, Access, HHSAS, CAPPS, USAS, or other financial systems.
• Ability to establish goals and objectives.
• Ability to monitor and report on performance measurement.
• Ability to analyze management problems and develop and present alternative solutions.
• Ability to coordinate the gathering and analysis of data.
• Ability to plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of others.
• Must pass a background check.
• Must pass a driver's record check if applicable.
• Must maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure.
• Must be familiar with WCAG 2.1 AA and Section 508 to create accessible content.
• Must provide I-9 documentation on the first day of work.

Skills

• Budget preparation
• Financial analysis
• Financial management
• Fiscal policymaking
• Performance measurement reporting
• Accounting principles
• Budgetary procedures
• Management principles
• Gathering statistical data
• Analyzing statistical data
• Presenting statistical data
• Producing statistical reports
• Making budget projections
• Analyzing financial data
• Excel
• Word
• Access
• HHSAS
• CAPPS
• USAS
• Other financial systems
• Establishing goals and objectives
• Monitoring performance
• Reporting on performance
• Analyzing management problems
• Developing solutions
• Presenting solutions
• Coordinating data gathering
• Coordinating data analysis
• Planning work
• Assigning work
• Supervising work

Location

• AUSTIN

Work Type

• Full time
• Up to 5% Travel

Experience Level

• Advanced
• Four years of related professional experience in budget preparation or analysis, financial reporting, performance reporting, or statistical analysis or reporting.

Education Level

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor's degree in finance, business, auditing, accounting, or related field of study.

Salary/Compensations

• $5,425.33 - $7,155.75 Monthly

Benefits

• 100% paid health insurance for employee
• 50% paid health insurance for eligible family members
• Retirement plans with lifetime monthly payments after five years of state service
• 401(k) and 457 plans
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• Optional dental insurance
• Optional vision insurance
• Optional life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for health care
• Flexible spending accounts for dependent care
• Employee discounts on gym memberships, electronics, and entertainment
• Potential eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

About the Company

• The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) works to build on strengths of families and communities to keep children and vulnerable adults safe, so they thrive through investigations, services, and referrals.
• State of Texas employees receive benefits that provide extra value, often adding hundreds of dollars each month to what you take home or save.

Equal Opportunity

• All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position.
• In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHS/DFPS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability.