Budget Analyst IV (1158)

State Preservation Board; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 73,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Defined benefit pension? 401K

Parental leave

Flexible spending

Free parking

Museum membership

Job summary

The State Preservation Board is seeking a Budget Analyst IV to join the Finance Division in Austin. The role requires advanced budget preparation, analytical acumen, and collaboration with senior leadership to ensure alignment with legislative appropriations and state policies.

Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will support agency-wide budgeting, expenditure monitoring, and budget-related reporting, while coordinating with CFO, program managers, and oversight entities.

Qualifications

• Advanced budget preparation and analysis experience.
• Ability to interpret and apply state budgeting rules and legislative requirements.
• Strong communication and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze agency budgets, including allocation and monitoring of resources.
• Provide budget support and reporting to the CFO and directors; coordinate with program managers.
• Liaise with oversight entities (LBB, Governors Office) and ensure compliance with legislative appropriations and state laws.

Job description

Primary Location

201 E 14th 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

Organization Overview

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

Benefits

• 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
• free Museum Membership

For more information about State of Texas Employee benefits visit the Employees Retirement System website.

Summary

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 agencys 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), Governors Office, and other oversight entities. Performs all other duties as assigned.

• Must be able to work weekends, evenings and holidays, including on short notice

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