Budget Analyst (Statewide)

%3Cp%3EWHO WE ARE:%3Cbr%3ETexas Workforce Commission connects people with careers across the state. While we are based in Austin on the north lawn of the Texas State Capitol, we have offices statewide. We%27re a Family Friendly Certified Workplace with great work-life balance, competitive salaries, extensive opportunities for training and development, and fantastic benefits. This position can be worked at any VR Office location statewide.%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3ETWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those with H1B visas or 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.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EWHAT YOU WILL DO:%3Cbr%3EThe Budget Analyst IV performs advanced (senior-level) budget preparation and analysis work. %26nbsp;Work involves overseeing the planning, organizing, coordinating, and evaluating of VR budgetary activities and fiscal performance measures. Oversees the preparation of budgetary and management reports. %26nbsp;Analyzes expenditure patterns and makes recommendations on the use of funds. %26nbsp;Coordinates the preparation of budgets to provide management with expenditure data, trends, and recommendations. The Budget Analyst IV is hired by the Manager for Budget and Personnel Support and works under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EYOU WILL BE TRUSTED TO:%3Cbr%3E- Prepare and/or coordinate in the preparation and development of the VRD operating budget and Legislative Appropriations Request.%3Cbr%3E- Provide and coordinate instructions and guidance to VR departments/management units on various process-related procedures relative to the VRD%27s operating budget.%3Cbr%3E- Plan, organize, coordinate, and evaluate budgetary activities, such as Third Party Cooperative Agreements, and fiscal performance measures.%3Cbr%3E- Inform and explain to management budgetary variances, problems, and related circumstances likely to affect operations.%3Cbr%3E- Prepare operating budget reports and financial transactions, identifies areas where more effective use of funds can be made to include the analysis of expenditure patterns, making recommendations on the use of funds.%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E- Run queries and/or download data from the Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS), agency accounting system, and VRD case management system.%3Cbr%3E- Maintain adequate records and supporting documentation.%3Cbr%3E- 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.%3Cbr%3E- Communicate and work effectively with external and internal parties. Involved in resource sharing with other areas within TWC.%3Cbr%3E- Prepare and review fiscal notes on legislation filed in the Legislature which could affect and financially impact the VRD.%3Cbr%3E- Perform other duties as assigned.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EYOU QUALIFY WITH:%3Cbr%3E- Four years 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.%3Cbr%3E-Relevant academic credits may be applied toward experience qualifications for this position.%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E-One year of full-time in-service TWC experience classified as a Budget Analyst III with regular status will satisfy the minimum qualifications.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EYOU ARE A GREAT FIT WITH:%3Cbr%3E- Graduation with Bachelors degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in business administration, public administration, finance or relevant field plus five years of full-time experience in budget, planning, forecasting, government grants, LAR Planning, Federal Regulations, financial planning or positions which provided knowledge of public sector budgetary controls, administrative procedures, and related state and federal regulatory laws.%3Cbr%3E- Experience in WRAPS, WISE, and Excel.%3Cbr%3E- Experience delivering information over TEAMS and/or Zoom virtual meetings.%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EYOU GAIN:%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E- A Family Friendly Certified Workplace. %26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E- Competitive starting salary: %245425.33-%248020.96/month%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E- Defined Retirement Benefit Plan%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E- Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E- Medical Insurance%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E- Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E- Additional benefits for active employees can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EDuty involves up to 20% travel within the state of Texas.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EVETERANS:%3Cbr%3EUse 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. Also, you can compare this position to military occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor%27s Office by pasting this link into your browser: %3Ca href=%22https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_AccountingAuditingandFinance.pdf%22%3Ehttps://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_AccountingAuditingandFinance.pdf%3C/a%3E%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3EHOW TO APPLY:%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3ETo be considered, please complete an Application for Employment and apply on Taleo. TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those with H1B visas or 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.%3C/p%3E

Job Details
Primary Location: United States-Texas-Austin
Work Locations: Austin:1117 Trinity St, 1117 Trinity St, Austin, 78701-1919
Job: Budget Analysts
Organization: TWC Business Unit
Schedule: Regular
Shift: Standard
Employee Status: Non-Management
Job Type: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
Job Posting: Aug 20, 2026, 12:00:00 AM