DPS - THP - Budget Analyst - 1157

Texas A&M International; Austin (TX); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Texas Department of Public Safety (THP) is seeking a senior-level budget analyst to support complex budget preparation and analysis. The role involves coordinating budgetary activities, reviewing operating budgets, and providing expert financial guidance to THP leadership.

The position requires extensive knowledge of budget processes, regulatory frameworks, and strong communication skills to present findings to diverse audiences.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum of two years' experience in financial analysis or regulatory work.
• Substitution: related work experience or education may substitute for one another.

Aufgaben

• Oversee development and evaluation of performance and workload measures.
• Coordinate budgeting procedures, preparation, and reporting with Finance.
• Develop budget policies and procedures for THP Headquarters and Field Offices.
• Examine operating budgets to verify appropriate fund allocation.
• Provide advice on financial planning and management to THP leadership.
• Prepare legislative appropriations requests and agency budget instructions.
• Prepare fiscal notes and analyses of legislation for THP.

Kenntnisse

Budget analysis

Analytical reasoning

Presentation/communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Jobbeschreibung

***THIS IS A GRANT FUNDED POSITION AND IS SUBJECT TO RENEWAL***

PLEASE NOTE: All applications must contain complete job histories, which includes job title, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor's name and phone number and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information.

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Perform highly complex (senior-level) budget preparation and analysis work to support the Texas Highway Patrol Division (THP). Work involves coordinating budgetary activities, reviewing and analyzing operating budget, and providing technical advice and assistance on budgetary matters. Work under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position.

Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Oversee the development and evaluation of performance and workload measures. Evaluate, identify, and review quarterly performance measure reports required by Legislative Budget Board (LBB). Review current performance measures for short definition, purpose/importance, source/collection of date, method of calculation, data limitations, calculation type, and desired performance with current targets to ensure alignment with THP goals and objectives.

2. Coordinate with Finance on all THP budgeting procedures, preparation, and reporting for involvement with Legislation Appropriation Requests (LAR), Internal and External Operating Budget (IOB and EOB), monthly forecasting reports, and all other requests made through Finance.

3. Develop budget policies and procedures for THP Headquarters and Field Offices to comply with Finance and Procurement requirements.

4. Examine operating budgets to determine whether funds have been appropriately allocated for THP during the IOB and LAR at strategy and index level.

5. Provide advice, guidance, and assistance on financial planning and management. Identify ways to better utilize funds and staff, improvement in management accountability, and efficient means to reach program objectives to THP Assistant Director (A.D.), Deputy Assistant Director (D.A.D.), headquarters management, field budgetary management, and support staff.

6. Prepare legislative appropriations requests and agency budget instructions for THP.

7. Prepare fiscal notes and analyses of legislation for THP on any bill or joint resolution as it goes through the legislative process.

8. Review the Detailed Financial Accounting Report (DAFR) for accuracy and identifies areas in which more appropriate use of funds can be made for THP.

9. Study and develop budget formulas for appropriations requests by reviewing historical trends in THP operating expenses (salary, gasoline, overtime, and retirement trends) to create formulas using project costs to estimate appropriation requests.

10. Attend work regularly and observe approved work hours in accordance with agency leave and attendance policies.

11. Perform other duties as assigned.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS and REQUIREMENTS:

Education - Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent is required. Graduation from an accredited 4-year college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field is preferred.

Experience - Minimum of two (2) years' progressively responsible experience in financial analysis and regulatory work.

Substitution Note: Additional work experience of the type described, or other related education may be substituted for one another on a year-for-year basis.

Licensure and/or Certification - If driving is required, must possess a valid driver license from state of residence.

Regulatory Knowledge - Must have extensive working knowledge of budget analysis and administration; cost estimating, financial planning, fiscal accounting, and management principles and procedures; governmental accounting, policies, procedures, laws, legal restrictions, and regulations pertaining to fiscal operations and funding. Working knowledge of, or the ability to rapidly assimilate information related to TXDPS, State and Federal regulations, legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures.

Interpersonal Skills - Must demonstrate an ability to exercise poise, tact, diplomacy and an ability to establish and maintain positive, working/professional relationships with internal/external customers. Must demonstrate DPS' core values: Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Teamwork.

Organizational and Prioritization Skills - Must be organized, flexible, and able to effectively prioritize in a multi-demand and constantly changing environment; able to meet multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines without sacrificing accuracy, timeliness or professionalism.

Presentation/Communication Skills - Must be able to construct and deliver clear, concise, and professional presentations to a variety of audiences and/or individuals.

Analytical Reasoning/Attention to Detail - Must be able to analyze fiscal management information to determine appropriate use of funds; perform statistical analyses; identify and develop budgetary reports and schedules; analyze management problems and develop and present solutions. Must demonstrate an ability to perform and interpret numerical analyses; interpret statutes; analyze, evaluate, and summarize financial and management records for accuracy and conformance to procedures, rules, and regulations; prepare reports and correspondence regarding findings. Must demonstrate an ability to examine data/information, discern variations/similarities, and be able identify trends, relationships and causal factors, as well as grasp issues, draw accurate conclusions, and solve problems.

Technology (computers/hardware/software/operating systems) - Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), and appropriate levels of proficiency with utilized software and systems and be able to learn new software/systems.

Confidentiality and Protected Information - Must demonstrate an ability to responsibly handle sensitive and confidential information and situations, and adhere to applicable laws/statutes/policies related to access, maintenance and dissemination of information.

PHYSICAL and/or ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

The physical and environmental demands described here are representative of those encountered and/or necessary for the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ambulatory skills: stand, walk, sit, stoop;
• Ability to speak, hear, smell, and exercise visual acuity;
• Ability to transfer weights of twenty-five (25) pounds anticipated for this position;

A DPS employee who is selected for a position in the same salary group and state title as their current position will be transferred with no salary change.

A DPS employee who is selected for a new state title may receive an increase of no more than 3.4% over their current salary regardless of posted salary.

Salary is contingent upon qualifications and is subject to salary administration and budgetary restrictions.

DUE TO THE HIGH VOLUME OF APPLICATIONS, WE DO NOT ACCEPT TELEPHONE CALLS. ONLY CANDIDATES SELECTED FOR INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED.

State of Texas retirees may be rehired for full-time, non-commissioned positions only under very specific circumstances.