Budget and Policy Advisor; Governor’s Advisor III-IV

Sep 14, 2026

Office of the Governor

• Job #: 2027-01
• TWC Job #:
• Opening Date: 9/03/2026
• Travel Required: 5%
• Monthly Salary: $9,166.67 – $11,666.67
• Position Location: Austin, TX
• Group Step: B27 – B29
• Class: 1882 – 1883
• Status: Open

The Office of the Governor is looking for three Budget and Policy Advisors (Governor’s Advisor III-IV) to work in the Policy Division.

The Office of the Governor works to build a healthier, safer, freer, and more prosperous future for all Texans. We are located primarily within the Texas State Capitol Complex in Austin.

The salary is $9,166.67 – $11,666.67 a month ($ – $ a year).

This position performs highly complex to advanced (senior-level) program research, consulting, advising, and analysis work related to the state budget and state agency programming. Work involves supporting the Governor, his executive team, and the division in formulating and answering questions, formally defining complex issues, and determining the most effective course of action to accomplish short-, mid-, and long-term budget and policy goals and objectives.

Remains on-call, including on short notice, during legislative sessions, nights, weekends, and holidays for all related business matters relating to the work of the division and the OOG. Regularly speaks to complex policy, planning, and programmatic issues with clarity.

• Oversees the research, evaluation, and preparation of comprehensive analyses of state agency budgets, proposed budget revisions, reports, issuing briefs, and flawless written materials on complex state fiscal, policy and programmatic issues for agency executives, boards, senior staff, the Texas Legislature, and other stakeholders.
• Researches, composes, and proposes fiscal and regulatory policy issues.
• Reads and analyzes all legislation in their assigned issue areas.
• Monitors implementation of major legislation from legislative sessions.
• Evaluates legislation results to develop focus areas for future legislative sessions.
• Provides technical and programmatic assistance and leadership to state agency executives as required to successfully implement the Governor’s policy priorities statewide.
• Assists agency executives and boards in implementing, overseeing, and evaluating procedural and/or policy changes.
• Assists in the preparation of administrative reports, studies, and specialized research projects.
• Provides specialized budget and policy advice to the Governor and his executive team and keeps the Governor and his executive team informed on pending legislation and legal issues.

• High school graduate or equivalent; and
• Three (3) years of professional experience in state or local public service, including public budgeting or state-level public policy.
• High school graduate or equivalent; and
• Four (4) years of professional experience in state or local public service, including public budgeting or state-level public policy.

Note:

Experience and education may be substituted for one another on a year-for-year basis. Salary and position level will be based on experience and demonstrated skills.

• Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (JD) degree;
• Working knowledge of public policy in Texas;
• Four (4) years of demonstrated experience working in the Texas Legislature;
• Demonstrated skill in advanced research, policy analysis, writing and public presentations;
• Advanced experience conducting policy research, data analysis, and fiscal analysis; and
• Strong quantitative and qualitative skills, experience in data analysis, an understanding of complex public finance issues, and an overarching interest in advancing strategic budget and policy initiatives.

Veterans, Reservists, or members of the Guard can compare this position to Military Occupations ( MOS ) at the Texas State Auditor’s Office.

Submit a separate application and resume for each position that you are qualified.

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