Budget Analyst II​/III

Budget Analyst II/III

Home to SXSW, Austin City Limits (ACL), and glorious natural springs and parks, Austin, Texas, is one of the fastest-growing areas in the United States, as well as the Live Music Capital of the World. Austin is the historic state capital of Texas and is the location of the Texas Department of Transportation Headquarters. TxDOT's Financial Management Division is seeking Budget Analyst II/III.

Come join our team at our beautiful, new Stassney campus in Austin, where you will have access to covered employee parking, walking trails, on-site fitness center, coffee bar, and on-site cafeteria. We have a diverse workforce of over 13,000 employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, let's talk!

Stassney Campus:

The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right to determine the level of position based on the applicant's work experience, education, skill level, and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

Minimum Salary: 68,000.00

Maximum Salary: 80,000.00

Pay Basis:
Yearly FLSA Status:
Exempt

Work Locations:
Stassney Hq - Main 6230 East Stassney Lane Austin 78744

Travel:
Yes, 5% of the Time Shift: Day

Shift Details: 40 Location Flexibility:
Onsite Location Flexibility Details:
Flexible scheduling option available after two weeks of full-time in-office attendance.

Benefits and Perks At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:
Retirement Plans Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules Paid Leave and Holidays Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees On-the-Job Training Tuition Assistance Program Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives Career Development and Advancement Opportunities Family-Friendly Policies and Programs In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites.

These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance. For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our Total Compensation Package website To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Budget Analyst II:
Performs moderately complex (journey-level) budget preparation and analysis work. Works under general supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Review financial and operating budget reports for accuracy and to identify opportunities for more efficient use of funds. Prepare and review operating budgets to ensure appropriate fund allocation. Prepare budget reports providing management with expenditure data, trends, and recommendations.

Prepare legislative appropriations requests, fiscal notes, analyses of legislation, and agency budget instructions. Advise staff on areas in which action may be required to stay within budget. Budget Analyst III:
Performs highly complex (senior-level) budget preparation and analysis work. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Develop budgeting process, policies, and procedures. Provide guidance on financial planning and management, improving management accountability, and strategies to efficiently achieve program objectives. Research and develop budget formulas for appropriations requests. Prepare legislative appropriations requests, fiscal notes, analyses of legislation, and agency budget instructions.

Essential Duties:
Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned. Participates in the preparation of budgetary adjustments and reporting, including but not limited to the monthly financial report, program and divisional monitoring reports, and other adhoc reporting. Interprets/clarifies financial and budget policies and procedures to agency staff. Examines operating budgets to determine whether funds have been appropriately allocated by providing advice and assistance on financial planning and management Receives, evaluates, and processes budget adjustments when there is a need to revise allocations.

Analyze agency expenditures and program trends to prepares legislative appropriations requests, fiscal notes, requests for federal funding, and agency budget instructions. Prepares budgets to provide…