WHO WE ARE: The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is seeking a Budget Analyst I-II to join the Budget Management Department. This position is currently teleworking with a headquarters location in downtown Austin, next to the Texas State Capitol at 101 E. 15th Street, Austin, TX. This is a career ladder position. TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those currently on student or postgraduate visas. You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas.

WHO YOU ARE: The ideal candidate will share our department's vision of helping the agency management achieve the efficient use of financial resources and promote highly effective financial management controls.

WHAT YOU WILL DO: The Budget Analyst I-II performs routine to moderately complex (journey-level) budget preparation and analysis work. Work involves preparing, reviewing, and analyzing budgets and performance measures, and monitoring budgets and program performance. Works under moderate to general supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

YOU WILL BE TRUSTED TO: - May assist in the preparation and development of the Agency operating budget and Legislative Appropriations Request. Assists in providing and coordinating instruction and guidance to divisions, department, and other organization units on various process-related procedures relative to the development of the LAR and operating budget. - May assist in the planning, organizing, coordination, and evaluation of budgetary activities and performance measures. Informs and explains to management budgetary variances, problems, and related circumstances likely to affect operations. - May assist in the preparation and review of operating budget reports, identifying areas where more effective use of funds can be made to include the analysis of expenditure patterns, making recommendations on the use of funds. May enter data, run queries, and/or download data from the Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS) and agency accounting system. Maintains adequate records and supporting documentation. - Interpret and apply statutes and regulations, sets priorities, organizes workloads, and meets deadlines. Prepares effective written communication on the interpretation and analysis of applicable GAA, federal regulations, or requests from the Legislature. - Communicate and work effectively with external and internal parties. May be involved in cross training and resource sharing with other areas within the Finance Department. - Perform other duties as assigned.

YOU ARE A GREAT FIT WITH: - Experience in budget preparation and analysis, and graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, business, public administration, or a related field. - Demonstrated knowledge of the agencys financial program, policies and procedures, state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to the agencys fiscal operations. - Ability to gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze facts; to devise solutions to problems, and to write concisely. - Experience in preparing state agency operating budgets, legislative appropriations requests, fiscal notes, and agency cost estimates. - Experience and skill in analyzing budgetary and performance issues. - Experience in data gathering and analysis.

YOU QUALIFY WITH: -Budget Analyst I: One year of full-time experience in budget preparation, accounting, auditing, financial planning or management, or positions which provided knowledge of public sector budgetary controls, administrative procedures, and related state and federal regulatory laws. -Budget Analyst II: Two years of full-time experience in budget preparation, accounting, auditing, financial planning or management, or positions which provided knowledge of public sector budgetary controls, adm nistrative procedures, and related state and federal regulatory laws. -Both Levels: Relevant academic credits may be applied toward experience qualifications for this position.

YOU GAIN: - A Family Friendly Certified Workplace. - Competitive salary: Budget Analyst I: $3,800.00/month. Budget Analyst II: $4,500.00/month - Defined Retirement Benefit Plan - Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts - Medical Insurance - Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave - Additional benefits for active employees can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits.

Veterans: Use your military skills to qualify for this position or other jobs! Go to www.texasskillstowork.com to translate your military work experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications and skill sets. You can also compare this position to military occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditors Office by pasting this link into your browser: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_AccountingAuditingandFinance.pdf

HOW TO APPLY: To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at www.workintexas.com or on Taleo. TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those currently on student or postgraduate visas. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042.