Budget Analyst IV

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Location:

201 E 14 th Street, Austin TX 78701

Full-time Position: M-F 8am-5pm, 40 hours per week.
* May be required to work weekends, evenings and holidays to meet agency business needs.

Job Class (Code): Budget Analyst IV (1158)

Salary Group: B-24

Hiring Rate: $6,500 -$7,500 /month

Job Posting Dates: September 21, 2026 – until filled

The State Preservation Board (SPB) was established for the purpose of preserving, maintaining, and restoring the State Capitol and the 1857 General Land Office, which houses the Capitol Visitors Center. Since that time, Agency operations have expanded to include care of the Governor’s Mansion, operating the Bullock Texas State History Museum, Texas State Cemetery, Capitol Mall and three Capitol Complex legislative office buildings.

We provide educational programs centered on Texas history, government and culture. These services benefit the citizens of Texas and its visitors. For more information about the State Preservation Board visit tspb.texas.gov .

Medical, dental, vision and other insurances, a defined benefit pension and 401K retirement plans, parental leave, flexible spending and dependent care accounts options, free parking and free Museum Membership. For more information about State of Texas Employee benefits visit the Employees Retirement System website.

The Budget Analyst reports directly to the Director of Finance and performs advanced budget preparation and analysis work. Works under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Provides agency-wide budget support, analysis, monitoring, and reporting to ensure the agency’s financial resources are planned, allocated, and managed in accordance with legislative appropriations, state laws, Comptroller requirements, and agency policies.

This position serves as a key resource to the Finance Division and agency program areas regarding budget development, expenditure management, funding requirements, and budget-related reporting. The position works closely with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Finance Division leadership, program managers, and agency management and assists with the development and submission of budget information to the Legislative Budget Board (LBB), Governor’s Office, and other oversight entities.

Performs all other duties as assigned.
* Must be able to work weekends, evenings and holidays, including on short notice*.

For purposes of this agency’s job descriptions, “essential job duties” are defined as assigned tasks that are critical or fundamental to the position and not marginal. If an individual is qualified to perform the essential job duties, the individual must be able to perform the essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Develops, monitors, and analyzes the agency’s operating budget and provides recommendations to management regarding available funding and budgetary needs.
• Assists with the development, preparation, and submission of the agency’s Legislative Appropriations Request (LAR) and supporting budget schedules, narratives, exceptional item requests, and related documentation.
• Analyzes historical expenditures, projected expenditures, revenue, appropriations, transfers, and other financial information to identify trends, variances, funding requirements, and potential budget risks.
• Monitors budget-to-actual activity and prepares periodic budget reports for the CFO, executive management, program managers, and other stakeholders.
• Reviews expenditures, purchase orders, encumbrances, contracts, payroll impacts, and other financial commitments for budgetary impact and compliance with appropriations.
• Works with program managers and division…