Senior Budget and Financial Data Analyst (Data Analyst V)

Texas Education Agency; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ERS retirement & health insurance

Dental & Vision coverage

Paid holidays & leave

Wellness programs

PSLF program

Job summary

Texas Education Agency (TEA) seeks an experienced senior budget and financial data analyst to troubleshoot and improve budget processes, administer financial systems, and develop reporting. The role collaborates across departments to drive agency-wide financial efficiency and supports CAPPS Financials and related platforms.

The position requires leadership in planning, analysis, and system improvements, with mentoring of colleagues and a focus on data integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• At least four years of experience with financial technology applications supporting agency operations, budget development, analysis, and related processes including administering role-based security and configuring workflows in financial systems.
• Experience developing advanced queries and comprehensive financial reports with data validation to ensure accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Strategy & Planning: develop and implement strategic planning actions and guide the financial software roadmap across systems and state entities.
• Reporting & Analysis: create complex queries, produce comprehensive reports, and ensure data integrity.
• Training & System Upgrades: oversee staff training and provide guidance during deployments of financial system changes.
• System Administration: manage security, user access, and workflows while improving operations through analytics and mentoring.

Skills

Financial analysis

Data visualization

Stakeholder communication

Project management

Problem solving

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CAPPS

CAPPS Financials

Tableau

Salesforce

USAS

ABEST

Job description

Agency Information

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) oversees primary and secondary public education in Texas and is committed to improving outcomes for all public school students by providing leadership, guidance, and support to school systems across the state.

Core Values

• We are Determined: We are committed and intentional in pursuing our primary purpose of improving outcomes for students.
• We are People-Centered: We strive to attract, develop, and retain committed talent that reflects the diversity of Texas, with each individual contributing to our shared vision for students.
• We are Learners: We seek evidence, reflect on outcomes, and continuously improve in pursuit of excellence for students.
• We are Servant Leaders: We are public servants committed to improving opportunities for students and supporting those who serve them.

Job Description

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) Office of Finance and Administration is seeking an experienced, motivated senior budget and financial data analyst. This role focuses primarily on troubleshooting and improving agency budget processes, administering and maintaining agency financial systems, and developing reporting.

This position performs highly advanced technical support related to financial systems analysis and work related to CAPPS Financials and Legislative Tracking System. This role collaborates across departments to drive agency-wide financial efficiency initiatives. The individual in this role is responsible for planning, analyzing, and resolving financial system issues to automate processes and improve operational efficiency and serve as a peer-mentor for others.

This individual works under limited supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Flexible work location within the state of Texas may be considered for qualified candidates.

Applicants who are strongly being considered for employment must submit to a national criminal history background check.

Essential Functions

Job duties are not limited to the essential functions mentioned below. You may perform other functions as assigned.

1. Strategy & Planning

Develops and implements strategic planning actions, establishes system policies, and provides recommendations to guide the agency's financial software roadmap; manages complex, cross-functional projects involving multiple agency systems and state entities from initial planning through final implementation; may coordinate and/or participate in the development and execution of financial enterprise level strategies and technical direction, including defining and maintaining the procedural framework required to execute the agency’s financial technology roadmap.

2. Reporting & Analysis

Develops and validates advanced financial reporting and data analysis, including creating complex queries, producing comprehensive reports, and ensuring data accuracy and integrity.

3. Training & System Upgrades

Oversees staff training and delivers critical technical guidance during deployment related to agency financial system changes and upgrades.

4. System Administration

Administers financial system security, user access, and workflows to protect sensitive data; manages competing priorities and deadlines with accuracy and professionalism; improves operations through systems analysis, troubleshooting, reporting, process improvement, and software implementation while effectively communicating complex concepts and mentoring colleagues.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university
• Experience: At least four [4] years of experience in performing increasingly complex work with financial technology applications supporting agency operations, financial management, budget development, analysis, and related business processes including administering role-based security models to protect sensitive financial data and manage user access, configuring and managing workflows within financial systems, and developing advance queries and comprehensive financial reports, supported by rigorous validation processes to ensure data integrity and accuracy.

Other Qualifications

• Share the belief that all Texas students can achieve at high levels and are able to succeed in college, career, or the military
• Ability to thrive in a complex organization with specialized functions, multiple stakeholders, and layered management structures
• Strong customer service orientation with a commitment to understanding and meeting customer needs
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to analyze, interpret, and communicate complex financial and operational information to diverse audiences
• Exceptional organizational, project management, and prioritization skills, with the flexibility to manage multiple competing demands and deadlines while maintaining accuracy and professionalism
• Demonstrated ability to improve operations through data-driven decision making, process analysis, systems troubleshooting, report development, procedural documentation, and software implementation
• Proven ability to plan, assign, mentor, and collaborate with colleagues while managing multiple projects and driving results
• Self-motivated and outcomes-focused, with a commitment to continuous learning, self-reflection, and constructive feedback
• State of Texas budget experience and experience with State of Texas financial and budgetary systems are preferred (e.g., Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS), CAPPS Financials, Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS), and Automated Budget and Evaluation System of Texas (ABEST))
• Three (3) years of advanced analytical experience using CAPPS, Tableau, and Salesforce is preferred

New hires, rehires, and internal hires will typically receive a starting salary between the posted minimum and the average pay of employees within the same classification. Offers are based on the candidate's experience and qualifications and consider internal pay equity across employees performing similar work.

The top half of the posted salary range is generally reserved for candidates whose qualifications exceed the role's requirements. The maximum of the range is typically reserved for candidates who significantly exceed the required and preferred qualifications.

Benefits

TEA employees receive a comprehensive benefits package through the State of Texas and the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS), supporting health, financial security, and work-life balance.

Benefits include:

• Retirement through ERS and employer-paid health insurance for eligible employees
• Optional dental, vision, and dependent coverage
• Paid state holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, and longevity pay
• Wellness programs, employee assistance programs, and professional development opportunities
• Eligibility for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

To learn more about benefits available to State of Texas employees, please review the State of Texas Employee Benefits brochure and visit the TEA Compensation and Benefits page.

Military/Veteran Information

Applicants eligible for Military Employment Preference will be considered in accordance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations.

To explore how military experience may align with this role, applicants may review Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes within the State's Position Classification Plan. Please refer to the Military Crosswalk and select the occupational category that most closely corresponds with the classification listed in this job posting.

Additional Information

TEA is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state nondiscrimination laws. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or veteran status.

TEA does not sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas.

This position requires the applicant to meet Agency standards and criteria which may include passing a pre-employment criminal background check, prior to being offered employment by the Agency.

To learn more about working at TEA, including hiring timelines, process details, and candidate resources, please visit the Careers at TEA page.

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