OMB - Debt Analyst IV

The Office of Management and Budget's Mission:

The Office of Management and Budget serves Commissioners Court in carrying out its vision for Harris County government. Our mission is to assist the Court in safeguarding the County’s fiscal health, achieving strategic objectives, promoting transparent, accountable government and serving the residents of Harris County.

• Budget Encouraging efficient resource allocation through development of County budgets that are aligned with the priorities of the community and of elected officials.
• Finance Raising funds for capital projects and managing the County’s investments. Acting as a trusted and fiscally responsible steward of taxpayer dollars.
• Management Implementing the strategic priorities of Harris County by coordinating financial resources and department activities. Communicating to the public and to Commissioners Court relevant, non partisan and accurate budget, financial and performance data.
• Performance Enhancing government’s effectiveness through financial and data analysis. Delivering applications, dashboards, maps, and technical support to assist Commissioners Court, departments and agencies in achieving their goals.
• Risk Management Ensuring the safety of the Harris County workforce in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Coordinating local, state and federal financial resources to respond effectively to natural and public health disasters.

The debt analyst assists the debt manager and is primarily responsible for Commercial Paper (CP) draws to provide interim financing of capital improvement projects. The debt analyst is also responsible for CP interest payments, CP reconciliation, and monitoring, and tracking CP arbitrage for the County and Flood Control District. The debt analyst assists in the bond issuance process.

• Processes commercial paper draw letters
• Reconciles commercial paper transactions
• Prepares CP arbitrage schedule
• Prepares monthly and quarterly CP reports
• Prepares agenda letters for CP funding
• Prepares wires to transfer Capital Project interest into the debt service funds
• Prepares wires for CP interest payment
• Assists in the bond issuance process

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This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration from an accredited college or university

• Minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience as a debt analyst or equivalent

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel proficiency
• Able to handle multiple tasks
• Project management
• Insurance or risk management principles
• Computer proficiency
• Communication skills
• Recordkeeping

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

• Full-time position with typical workdays of Monday - Friday
• Occasional overtime and weekend hours may be required to meet the specific needs and demands of the department.

• Mostly office environment but some outdoor activities may be required.
• SEDENTARY WORK:
  Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Walking and standing are required only occasionally.

• Office TBD

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.