TWDB - Budget Officer; Budget Analyst III

Job Description

Only applicants who apply with a State of Texas application via the CAPPS online application system will be considered for this position.

Texas Water Development Board’s Mission — Leading the state’s efforts in ensuring a secure water future for Texas.

Texas Water Development Board offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending, and flexible work alternatives.

Texas Water Development Board does not discriminate on basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, sexual orientation, age, or disability in employment or provision of services, programs, or activities.

Must meet agency in‑office requirements.

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Performs highly complex (senior level) budget preparation and analysis work, 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 and works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the Director of the Budget Division.

• Performs analysis and examines trends of budget usage at the program/department level.
• Prepares department‑level budgetary and management reports and financial statements.
• 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 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 copies) are appropriately maintained and disposed of in accordance with records retention procedures.
• Maintains required certifications and licenses and meets continuing education needs, including mandatory training courses.
• May be required to operate a state or personal vehicle for business purposes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university with a 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.

• Experience with MS Excel, including pivot tables, macros, and complex functions.
• Experience leading team projects.
• Experience with the Automated Budget Evaluation System of Texas (ABEST).
• Experience interpreting and complying with State and Federal laws relevant to the Budget.
• Experience in budget preparation and maintenance, financial analysis, review of expenditures, federal funds, and financial reporting.
• Experience with Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS), Uniform Statewide Personnel System (USPS), Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS) HR, CAPPS Financials, and other automated accounting systems.
• Experience working in and cooperating with others in a team environment.
• Experience in developing and preparing the Legislative Appropriation Request and Operating Budget submitted to oversight agencies.

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the Budget Division.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration.
• Knowledge of USPS, ABEST, USAS, CAPPS HR, CAPPS Financials, and accounting systems.
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