TMD - Budget Analyst V; Lead Budget Analyst

Position: TMD - Budget Analyst V (Lead Budget Analyst)
Job Description

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Your job application must be complete and thorough including responding to all the supplemental questions. Your application must contain complete job histories, which includes job titles, dates of employment, name of employer and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information.

NOTES TO THE APPLICANT:

TMD State Employees support the Texas Military Department by delivering critical services that enable the agency to meet its strategic goals. Your work will contribute to the support we offer our Texas National Guard members, thereby multiplying their capability to serve at home and abroad as missions dictate. The Texas Military Department provides a benefits package that includes, but is not limited to:

• Health insurance benefits (employee premiums are covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
• Optional Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance at competitive rates
• Generous paid vacation, sick leave, and State and Federal holidays
• Defined benefit retirement structure known as a cash balance benefit, with a state match equal to 150% of the account balance at retirement and guaranteed earnings of at least 4% annually
• Additional voluntary retirement savings programs (Texa$aver 401(k) and 457 programs)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Potential for modified work schedules including flex, compressed, or telework (position dependent)
• Free access to Camp Mabry Museum and historical structures
• Robust free training access through Texas Military Department's Web-Based Learning Program
• Expansive Employee Assistance Program and complimentary counseling services
• Employee Wellness and Physical Fitness Programs

Military membership is not required for this position.

ABOUT US:

Our Agency: The Texas Military Department (TMD) is commanded by The Adjutant General of Texas, the state's senior military official appointed by the governor, and is comprised of the Texas Military Department (State & Federal Civilian Employees), the Texas Army National Guard (TXARNG), the Texas Air National Guard (TXANG) and the Texas State Guard (TXSG).

Our Vision: America's premier state military organization comprised of professional mission-ready forces, fully engaged with our communities, and relevant through the 21st century.

Our Mission: Provide the Governor and the President with ready forces in support of state and federal authorities at home and abroad.

BRIEF POSITION SUMMARY

Performs highly advanced (senior-level) budget preparation and analysis work for the Texas Military Department. Work involves overseeing the planning, organizing, coordinating and evaluating budgetary activities and performance measures. Work involves more than one fund source, preparing and analyzing operating budgets, appropriation requests, performance measures, compiling statistics and providing forecasting and assistance on budgetary matters. Reports to the Budget Manager and works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8-hour days, 40 hours/week

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collects, analyzes and reports data that supports alternative solutions to budget and management problems.
• Oversees the preparation of budgetary and management reports.
• Oversees the coordination of budgeting procedures, preparation, and reporting.
• Mentors others in budgeting procedures, preparation, and reporting.
• Advises the Budget Director and Budget Manager concerning budget funding procedures and methods.
• Provides strategic direction and oversight on the most complex budget analysis work.
• Analyzes expenditure patterns and makes recommendations on the use of funds.
• Ensures accuracy and timeliness of submission of legislative appropriations requests, operating budget and performance measures.
• Prepares legislative appropriations requests and budget instructions.
• Oversees the development and evaluation of performance measures; maintains and reports the quarterly and annual performance measures and definitions.
• Coordinates the preparation of budgets to provide management with expenditure data, trends, and recommendations; prepares, inputs, and updates agency budget data.
• Coordinates, prepares and submits the State Operating Budget.
• Prepares fiscal notes and analyses of legislation.
• Assists with preparing the agency's Strategic Plan.
• Establishes work methods and priorities and determines…