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.

This position operates in a hybrid work environment. The employee must be willing and able to work in the office each week according to a designated schedule and provide additional office coverage as needed. When teleworking, the employee is responsible for maintaining an appropriate workspace and ensuring access to reliable high-speed internet and other necessary infrastructure to support business operations effectively.

Collects, analyzes, and reports data that supports alternative solutions to budget and management problems.

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.

Reviews budgets for accuracy and recommends adjustments for more effective use of funds.

Maintains trend data and prepares graphs, reports, and forecasts.

Provides advice and assistance concerning budget and funding procedures and methods.

Studies the effect of regulations and laws on agency policies and budget and makes recommendations.

Participates in reviewing, evaluating, and preparing requests for funds.

Assists in the preparation of legislative appropriations requests, fiscal notes, and analyses of legislation.

Assists in the preparation of operating budgets.

Assists in the preparation of budgets to provide management with expenditure data, trends, and recommendations.

Assists in reviewing, evaluating, and preparing requests for funds.

Performs related work as assigned.

Four years experience in State of Texas budgeting; or

Four years experience in Power BI, or

Graduated from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or a related field.

Education and experience may substitute for one another on a year for year basis.

Advanced skills in Excel

Experience with Performance Measures

Knowledge of accounting, budgetary, and management principles, practices, and procedures; of forecasting methodologies; and of automated accounting, budgeting, and forecasting programs.

Skill in the use of a computer and applicable software.

Ability to analyze fiscal management information, to determine appropriate use of funds, to perform statistical analyses, and to communicate effectively.

Ability to supervise the work of others.

Positions with the State Office of Administrative Hearings may offer the following benefits:

• State-paid health insurance (a 60-day waiting period will apply if not currently employed by the State of Texas)
• State-paid life insurance for the employee
• Monthly annual and sick leave accruals
• An average of 13 paid holidays per fiscal year (September 1st through August 31st)
• Participation in agency-sponsored work alternative programs
• Participation in agency Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Texa$aver 401(k) and 457 programs
• Tex Flex healthcare and dependent care reimbursement accounts
• Term life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Use your military skills to qualify for this position or other jobs. Please visit the Texas Workforce Commission’sSkills to Workat  to translate your military work experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications, and skill sets.

Selected applicant must reside in Texas.

This position reports to the Austin office at 300 W. 15th Street, Suite 504, Austin Texas 78701.

Professional references may be requested following the interview.

Applicants must be able to certify their ability to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure and information systems.

Criminal background checks, driving history, and reference checks are conducted on all applicants selected for hire. Certain positions require a fingerprint background check that is submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

The State Office of Administrative Hearings participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. The agency does not participate in any visa sponsorship program.

The State Office of Administrative Hearings is an equal…