Management Analyst V

Agency Information

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) oversees primary and secondary public education in Texas and is committed to improving outcomes for all public school students by providing leadership, guidance, and support to school systems across the state.

• We are Determined:
  We are committed and intentional in pursuing our primary purpose of improving outcomes for students.
• We are People-Centered:
  We strive to attract, develop, and retain committed talent that reflects the diversity of Texas, with each individual contributing to our shared vision for students.
• We are Learners:
  We seek evidence, reflect on outcomes, and continuously improve in pursuit of excellence for students.
• We are Servant Leaders:
  We are public servants committed to improving opportunities for students and supporting those who serve them.

This recruitment will be used to fill a minimum of two (2) Management Analyst positions.

The division of Budget and Planning within the Office of Finance and Administration is seeking a Management Analyst to perform highly advanced (senior-level) budget preparation and analysis work. This role is responsible for overseeing the planning, organizing, coordinating, and evaluating of budgetary activities and preparation of required state and agency budgetary reports such as the Legislative Appropriation Request (LAR) and Itemized Operating Budget (IOB) to ensure compliance with the General Appropriations Act and other applicable state and federal statutes.

The Management Analyst is also responsible for examining, monitoring, analyzing, and reviewing operating budgets, time and effort, and position control, and providing technical assistance to TEA staff on budgetary and personnel matters while ensuring external reporting is completed timely and accurately. This position reports to a Budget Manager and works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Flexible work location within the state of Texas may be considered for qualified candidates.

Please note that a resume and tailored cover letter are required attachments for applying to this position. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Job duties are not limited to the essential functions mentioned below. You may perform other functions as assigned.

1. Budget Development & Legislative Support: supports budget development and legislative planning through budget analysis, forecasting, and monitoring activities; coordinates and prepares components of the Legislative Appropriations Request, Annual Operating Budget, Itemized Operating Budget, Base Reconciliation, appropriation reconciliations, and unexpended balance projects; reviews budgets for accuracy, compliance, and potential impacts to operations, and communicates findings to management; coordinates the legislative bill analysis process by working with divisions to develop and review fiscal estimates, prepare bill analyses, and ensure timely submission of assigned cost estimates through the Automated Budget and Evaluation System of Texas and the Legislative Budget Board Fiscal Note System;

maintains budget data in the Automated Budget and Evaluation System of Texas, Centralized Accounting Payroll/Personnel System, and Uniform Statewide Accounting System, and serves as a backup budget analyst for selected budget functions

2. Financial Reporting, Analysis, & Systems Management: prepares, analyzes, and reviews financial reports, budget forecasts, and management reports to support agency operations and leadership decision-making; conducts reconciliations, financial modeling, and trend analyses; ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial data through established quality-control procedures; and develops reports, dashboards, and data visualizations using tools such as Excel and Tableau; uses State of Texas financial and budget systems to identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, data quality, and operational efficiency

3. Collaboration, Mentorship, & Project Coordination: serves as a subject matter resource for budget and program staff by providing guidance on budget processes, reporting requirements, and financial procedures; supports staff development through knowledge sharing, mentoring, and technical assistance while fostering collaboration across business areas; coordinates projects and deliverables, reviews work products for completeness and consistency, resolves issues through effective communication, and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

4. Stakeholder Engagement & Customer Service: serves as a key liaison between financial operations and agency stakeholders, providing responsive and customer-focused support on budgetary and financial matters; communicates complex financial information in a clear and meaningful way to non-financial audiences, preparing presentations and briefing materials, responding to requests for information, and facilitating discussions…