Budget Analyst II/III – Strategic Budgeting & Forecasting

Taleo; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plans

Alternative and/or Flexible Work Sched

Paid Leave and Holidays

Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full‑

On-the-Job Training

Tuition Assistance Program

Holistic Wellness Program with Leave

Career Development and Advancement

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation is seeking a Budget Analyst II/III in Austin to perform budget preparation, analysis, and reporting. The role supports fiscal planning, allocation, and program management, ensuring funds are used efficiently and in accordance with state guidelines.

The position offers a clear career path, regular scheduling, and access to diverse benefits within a large state agency. On-site work at the Stassney campus is expected with opportunities for advancement and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, etc. highly preferred.
• Knowledge of accounting, budgetary and management principles, forecasting methodologies, and automated accounting, budgeting, and forecasting programs.
• Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, PeopleSoft, CAPPS HR, USAS and/or other financial software knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy.
• Participates in the preparation of budgetary adjustments and reporting, including monthly financial reports and ad hoc reports.
• Interprets/clarifies financial and budget policies and procedures to agency staff.
• Examines operating budgets to determine funds allocation and provides advice on financial planning and management.
• Receives, evaluates, and processes budget adjustments when revisions are needed.
• Analyzes expenditures and program trends to prepare legislative appropriations requests and budget instructions.
• Prepares budgets to provide management with expenditure data and recommendations.
• Supports development and loading of monthly budget projections per guidelines.
• Monitors budgets to ensure alignment with appropriations and proper use of funds.

Skills

Budget analysis

Financial forecasting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business

Tools

Excel

Word

Access

PeopleSoft

CAPPS HR

USAS

Job description

Texas Department of Transportation is seeking a Budget Analyst II/III in Austin to perform budget preparation, analysis, and reporting. The role supports fiscal planning, allocation, and program management, ensuring funds are used efficiently and in accordance with state guidelines.

The position offers a clear career path, regular scheduling, and access to diverse benefits within a large state agency. On-site work at the Stassney campus is expected with opportunities for advancement and