Budget & Performance Analyst – Local Government

Tarrant County College; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tarrant County seeks a Governance & Performance Analyst (Levels I–IV) to support the Budget and Risk Management Department in planning, preparation, analysis, and oversight of countywide budgets.

The role ranges from entry-level budget work to senior-level leadership of complex analyses and projects, requiring strong communication and analytical skills. Travel and overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Planning, Analytics or a related field.
• Experience requirements vary by level (I–IV) as described in the posting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, developing, evaluating, and monitoring departmental and countywide budgets.
• Review and analyze departmental budget requests for necessity, accuracy, and alignment with County objectives.
• Monitor expenditures and identify variances; provide recommendations for corrective actions.
• Prepare recurring and ad-hoc budget reports, financial summaries, and data analysis for department leadership.
• Estimate program costs and forecast revenues and expenditures; support financial planning efforts.
• Analyze accounting data to determine funding needs for programs and initiatives.
• Review contracts and fiscal documents for budgetary compliance.
• Support implementation or improvement of budget systems and processes; senior levels may lead enhancement projects.
• Participate in special projects and assignments; senior levels may coordinate or oversee project teams.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Budgeting knowledge

Independent and collaborative work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Planning, Analytics or related field

Master’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Advanced spreadsheet skills

Job description

Tarrant County seeks a Governance & Performance Analyst (Levels I–IV) to support the Budget and Risk Management Department in planning, preparation, analysis, and oversight of countywide budgets.

The role ranges from entry-level budget work to senior-level leadership of complex analyses and projects, requiring strong communication and analytical skills. Travel and overtime may be required.