TWDB - Budget Officer; Budget Analyst III

Position: TWDB - 26-81: Budget Officer (Budget Analyst III)
Job Description

Must meet agency in-office requirements

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

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MILITARY EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE

Veterans, Reservists or Guardsmen with an MOS or additional duties that fall in the fields of 36A Financial Manager, SEI
15 Enterprise Policy, Planning, Budget, and Management, 6F0X1 Financial Management and Comptroller, or other related fields pertaining to the minimum experience requirements may meet the minimum qualifications for this position and are highly encouraged to apply.

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Performs highly complex (senior level) budget preparation and analysis work. Work involves assisting in the preparation and maintenance of the annual operating budget, analyzing, and reviewing budget requests, and preparing the biennial legislative appropriation request. Prepares Legislative Budget Board deliverables including the Legislative Appropriations Request and the Annual Operating Budget. Participates in the compilation of the Internal Operating Budget, quarterly binding encumbrance, and monthly financial management reports.

May train others. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the Director of the Budget Division.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs analysis and examines trends of budget usage at the program/department level.
• Prepares department-level budgetary and management reports and the preparation of financial statements and reports.
• Reviews financial and operating budget reports for accuracy and identifies areas for more appropriate use of funds.
• Provides technical assistance to staff related to budget and financial matters.
• Assists in the listing of the budgeted positions for each department and monthly salary expenditure analysis.
• Assists in the preparation of major portions of the biennial legislative appropriation requests and operating budgets.
• Assists in developing instructions on budget and funding policies, procedures, and methods.
• May train others.
• Maintains confidential and sensitive information.
• Ensures individual and team files (electronic and hard versions) are appropriately maintained and timely disposed of in accordance with the agency's records retention procedures and schedule.
• Maintains required certifications and licenses and meets the continuing education needs and requirements of the position to include, attending mandatory training courses.
• May be required to operate a state or personal vehicle for business purposes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Five years of relevant work experience in financial management, bookkeeping or budget preparation and analysis.
• Relevant education and experience can be substituted for each other on a year-for-year basis.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with MS Excel software including pivot tables, macros, and complex functions.
• Experience leading team projects.
• Experience with Automated Budget Evaluation System of Texas (ABEST).
• Experience interpreting and complying with State and Federal laws relevant to Budget.
• Experience in budget preparation and maintenance,…