Budget Analyst V

How To Apply:

• Select the link below to search for this position:  https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/371/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en
• Enter the job posting number “00056622” in the keyword search.
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• Update your profile and apply for the job by navigating through the pages and steps.
• Once ready, select “Submit” on the “Review and Submit” page.
• If you have problems accessing the CAPPS Career Section, please follow the instructions in the Resetting CAPPS Password for Job Candidate desk aid. 

Special Instructions:

• Applicants must provide in-depth information in the EXPERIENCE & CREDENTIALS section to demonstrate how they meet the position qualifications. Incomplete applications may result in disqualification.
• Resumes may be uploaded as an attachment but are not accepted in lieu of the information required in the EXPERIENCE & CREDENTIALS section of the application.

Interview Place/Time:

Candidates will be notified for appointments as determined by the selection committee.

Selective Service Registration:

Section 651.005 of the Government Code requires males, ages 18 through 25 years, to provide proof of their Selective Service registration or proof of their exemption from the requirement as a condition of state employment.

H-1B Visa Sponsorship:

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Must be a citizen of the United States.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Texas Cyber Command does not exclude anyone from consideration for recruitment, selection, appointment, training, promotion, retention, or any other personnel action, or deny any benefits or participation in programs or activities, which it sponsors on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability.  Please call 512-463-5920 to request reasonable accommodation.

Position Description

Title:

 Budget Analyst V

Class/Group:

1159/B26 

Fair Labor Standards Act Status:

Exempt 

Position Summary

Performs highly advanced (senior level) budget preparation and analysis work for agency operations.  Work involves coordinating budgetary activities, reviewing, and analyzing operating budgets, regular budget monitoring, regular reporting, and providing technical advice and assistance on budgetary matters.  Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

• Coordinates and oversees the preparation of budget and management reports.
• Leads the facilitation of fiscal notes activities during legislative session; Provides training and support to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Provides management with expenditure data detail, trends, and ongoing recommendations; Monitors expenditure trends, operating revenue trends, and makes recommendations in compliance with procedures, statutes, and regulations.
• Establishes work methods and priorities and determines methodologies and techniques for performing data evaluations.
• Gathers and organizes data from various internal and external sources; communicates intelligence on the data collected using policy analysis, statistical analysis, and financial analysis; Informs management of findings and explains operational impacts.
• Assists with both internal and external reporting requirements, including quarterly Board financials, monthly financials, the annual Board-approved operating budget, reporting to the Legislative Budget Board (such as LAR and Operating Budget), and various other Agency reporting priorities.
• Assists in developing and maintaining procedures for budget monitoring and financial reporting. Evaluates and implements financial process automation opportunities.
• Performs related work as assigned. 

Education

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in accounting, finance, business, public administration, or a related field.
• Additional work-related experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis (High school diploma required)

Experience and Training Required

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in at least one of the following roles:
  • Business Analyst
  • Financial Analyst
  • Budget Analyst
  • Minimum of three (3) years of experience in state government budget preparation and analysis. 

Experience and Training Preferred

• Experience with the Legislative Budget Board’s ABEST and Fiscal Notes system.
• Experience facilitating deliverables during State of Texas legislative sessions.
• Experience with CAPPS Financials

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of accounting, budgetary, and management principles, practices, and procedures
• Knowledge of forecasting methodologies
• Knowledge of automated accounting, budgeting, and forecasting programs; and of performance measurement and reporting
• Ability to analyze fiscal management information to determine appropriate use of funds
• Ability to perform statistical analyses
• Ability to identify and develop budgetary reports and schedules
• Ability to accurately and efficiently work with large data sets
• Ability to identify and implement process improvement and automation opportunities
• Ability to analyze management problems and develop and present solutions, to communicate effectively, and to supervise the work of others
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including remote work, to meet required deadlines
• Ability to work under pressure and exacting schedules to complete assigned tasks
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cordial working relationships at all organizational levels, including agency management, direct supervisors, co-workers, internal and external customers
• Ability to understand, follow and convey brief oral and/or written instructions
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing; in a clear and concise manner
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and to support and contribute to a cohesive team environment
• Ability to comply with all agency policies and applicable laws
• Ability to comply with all applicable safety rules, regulations and standards

Computer Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills necessary to perform work assignments, including complex data analysis.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills, including Power Point and Word.
• Familiarity with remote meeting applications (Microsoft Teams, Webex, etc.).
• CAPPS, LBB ABEST, Business Objects, USAS experience preferred

Other Requirements

• Regular and punctual attendance at the workplace.
• Criminal background check.

Working Conditions

• Frequent use of computers, copiers, printers, and telephones.
• Frequent standing, walking, sitting, listening, and talking.
• Frequent work under stress, as a team member, and in direct contact with others.
• Occasional bending, stooping, lifting, and climbing.