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Texas Facilities Commission · 4 weeks ago

FY 26-43 Budget Analyst III

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$58K/yr - $93K/yr

3+ years exp

The Texas Facilities Commission is responsible for overseeing the state's facilities and budget management. They are seeking a Budget Analyst III to perform highly complex budget preparation and analysis work, providing guidance on financial planning, reporting, and strategic fiscal management.

ConstructionFacilities Support ServicesFacility Management

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develops and implements budgeting processes, policies, and procedures to support agency operations and strategic planning

Prepares, analyzes, and evaluates complex budget requests, funding formulas, expenditure trends, performance measures, and financial forecasts

Reviews internal budgets for accuracy, compliance, and efficiency; recommends adjustments for optimal use of funds

Prepares advanced budget reports, cost projections, variance analyses, charts, and data visualizations for leadership review

Assists in preparing Legislative Appropriations Requests (LAR), fiscal notes, analyses of legislation, and annual operating budgets

Monitors and reports on budget execution, identifying spending deviations and recommending corrective actions

Provides technical guidance to program areas on budget procedures, financial planning, and funding strategies

Studies the impact of regulations, legislation, or policy changes on agency budget operations and prepares recommendations

Supports the development and refinement of performance measures and workload metrics. May lead or assist in coordinating budget-related meetings, presentations, and financial briefings for leadership

May provide guidance to lower-level staff; may oversee certain budget work products or review analytical work for accuracy

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Budget preparationFinancial analysisPerformance measurementLegislative appropriationsFinancial forecastingMicrosoft ExcelSupervisory skillsStatistical analysisCommunication skills

Required

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or a related field is preferred

Three (3)-Four (4) years of experience in budget preparation and analysis, performance measurement reporting, fiscal management, or related work

Education and experience may be substituted for one another

Ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure of the State of Texas

Ability to analyze financial data, interpret regulations, prepare reports, and communicate complex information clearly

Knowledge of budgeting principles, forecasting methodologies, financial processes, and automated budgeting/accounting systems

Ability to prepare clear, concise budgetary reports and communicate financial information to both technical and non-technical audiences

Ability to supervise the work of others, if assigned

Ability to analyze management information, to determine appropriate use of funds, to perform statistical analyses, and to communicate effectively

Knowledge of legislative appropriation request and annual operating budget processes and of performance management and reporting

Ability to use Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, Edge, and financial tools

This position requires the ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods, work at a computer for extended durations, and lift up to 25 lbs. of files or materials