Budget Analyst IV - V

General Description

Performs highly advanced (senior-level) budget preparation, analysis and payroll related work. Work involves preparing and/or overseeing the preparation of agency budgets, preparing budget instructions; analyzing and reviewing budget requests; preparing and monitoring program performance measures; preparing legislative appropriation requests; compiling, reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating financial data; preparing reports; responding to inquiries; recommending appropriate action to resolve financial issues, and assist with maintenance, oversight, procedures, and controls of accounting systems. May plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of others. Works under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

• Coordinates the preparation of budgets to provide management with expenditure data, trends, and recommendations.
• Analyzes expenditure patterns and makes recommendations on the use of funds.
• Ensures coordination of budgeting procedures, preparation, and reporting.
• Establishes work methods and priorities and determines methodologies and techniques for preforming budget evaluations.
• Informs management of budget deviations, problems, and events likely to affect operations; explains causes; and measures effect on the agency's mission and resources.
• Meets with division directors regarding divisional budgets and procurement strategies.
• Reviews revenue patterns and makes recommendations to management regarding self-funding requirements.
• Prepares reconciliation of treasury cash to budget and investigates any deviations. Maintains agency position control and salary budget worksheets.
• Prepares cost allocations monthly.
• Ensure compliance and monitor capital budget expenditures to ensure compliance with the General Appropriations Act.

25%

Ensures accuracy and timeliness of submission of legislative appropriations requests, operating budgets, and requests for federal funding.

20%

Issues instructions on budget and funding procedures and methods.

• Ensures compliance with established procedures, requirements, laws and regulations.

20%

Assists in the preparation of financial statements and reports for the LAR and Governor’s Operating Budget.

• Measures the impact of existing and proposed state and federal legislation.

10%

Back-up to payroll officer submitting on and off cycle payrolls.

• Assists in the preparation and submission of regular and supplemental payrolls which includes but is not limited to constant communication with Human Resources and other departments to ensure accuracy.
• May plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of others.
• Performs related duties as assigned by management.

Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or a related field is generally preferred.

Experience:

Budget Analyst IV

Minimum three (3) years’ experience in budget preparation and analysis, financial management, contract coordination?or performance measurement reporting work, including at least 1 year state government budgeting experience.

Budget Analyst V

Four (4) years’ experience in budget preparation and analysis, financial management, contract coordination or performance measurement reporting work, including 1 year of senior-level state government budgeting experience.

Applicable Substitutions:

Education and experience may be substituted for one another.

• Possess a valid Texas driver’s license, if applicable
• Additional certifications may be required to be registered, certified, or licensed in a specialty area.

This position functions in a standard office environment. Must be able to move around the office to access filing cabinets, office equipment and move up to 20 pounds. Must be able to communicate and exchange information via phone, computer, in person and via electronic media. Must be able to perform repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation. Must be able to work with overlapping deadlines.

This position is expected to work in the office but may be eligible for situational or hybrid telework schedule upon completion of an initial probationary period. For teleworking, must have a secure, dedicated workspace with internet service, ability to maintain a reliable consistent work schedule and be available for meetings and group collaboration via Microsoft Teams or other platforms/applications during regular business hours.

MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALIST (MOS) CODE:

Veterans, Reservists or Guardsmen with an MOS or additional duties pertaining to the minimum experience requirements may meet the minimum qualifications for this position and are highly encouraged to apply:

For more information see the Texas State Auditor’s Military Crosswalk at

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

Supplemental Information

• The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission reserves the right to adjust compensation based upon legislative mandates in regard to TABC's and/or an employee's contribution to the Employees Retirement System. In compliance with Senate Bill 321, agencies that hire a person who has retired from the Employees Retirement System (ERS) or the Law Enforcement and Custodial Officers Supplemental Fund (LECOS) on or after September 1, 2009, are required to remit a surcharge each month the return-to-work retiree is employed. Candidates meeting these requirements will be offered a lower base salary to cover the surcharge.
• The Commission will conduct a criminal history and driver record check with the Texas Department of Public Safety in accordance with applicable standards on all finalists for this position.
• More than one position may be filled from this posting.
• Applicants should clearly describe on their applications how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Qualifications may be verified through testing. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed application. Incomplete applications may not be considered.
• The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires all new employees to present proof of eligibility to work in the United States within three (3) days of being hired. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization; For more information, see: https://www.e-verify.gov/about-e-verify/what-is-e-verify
• Males between the ages of 18 and 25 years, inclusive, may be required to furnish proof of either selective service registration or exemption there from as a condition of state employment. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission adheres to the Veteran's Preference granted in Chapter 657 of the Texas Government Code and the Former Foster Children Preference granted in Chapter 672 of Section 1, Subtitle B, and Title 6 of the Texas Government Code

Regular (Non-Commissioned) Employees

Health Insurance

• Employees are provided comprehensive health coverage which includes prescription drug and vision benefits.
• Full time (30 hours or more a week) employees: the State pays 100% of the employee's premium and 50% of the dependent's premium.
• Part time employees: the State pays 50% of the employee's premium and 25% of the dependent's premium.
• Newly hired employees must complete a 60 day waiting period to receive health insurance benefits unless they are a direct transfer from another agency that participates in the Employees Retirement System of Texas Group Benefit Plan.

Dental Coverage

• Employees and eligible dependents may enroll in a choice of dental insurance plans or a dental discount plan and pay a monthly premium. There is no waiting period for dental coverage.

Tax Free Savings Accounts

• Employees may enroll in a flexible spending medical and/or dependent care account. These accounts increase take home pay by allowing employees to pay for planned out-of-pocket health and day care costs tax-free.

Retirement

• When an employee qualifies, there is security in receiving monthly annuities upon retirement from State employment. Payments are based upon average salary, service credit and retirement date.
• All employees hired on or after September 1, 2015 will become immediate members of the State Employee Retirement System (ERS) by contributing a portion of their pre-tax monthly salary (9.5%) into a personal state retirement account. The State also contributes a percentage of your salary to the ERS retirement fund (not your personal state retirement account).
• To assist employees in meeting their retirement goals, employees may participate in a 401(k) or 457 Plan. Employees may contribute on a pre-tax or Roth after-tax basis.

Life Insurance

• Upon enrollment in State health coverage, employees receive $5000 in Basic Term Life Insurance with $5000 of AD&D (Accidental Death and Dismemberment) coverage at no cost.
• Employees may enroll in Optional Term Life Insurance and elect 1 or 2 times their annual salary. Employees can also apply for 3 or 4 times their annual salary through Life Evidence of Insurability (Life EOI). Each election provides an equal amount of AD&D coverage. Premiums are calculated based upon age, salary and level of coverage purchased.
• For a premium, additional Voluntary AD&D coverage is available. Employees may choose an amount of coverage starting at $10,000 up to $200,000. Employees may also enroll eligible dependents.
• Dependent Term Life is available for a minimal monthly premium. The benefit includes $5000 term life with $5000 AD&D for covered family member.

Texas Income Protection Plan (TIPP): Short Term and Long Term Disability

• If an employee is unable to work due to a qualifying disability, this benefit pays part of an employee's salary for a set period of time. Premiums are based upon monthly salary.

Annual and Sick Leave

• Upon hire, employees begin accruing annual and sick leave hours. Employees may utilize accrued sick leave immediately upon hire. Accrued annual leave is available to use after six months of continuous State service. Annual leave is earned based upon years of creditable state employment.

Paid Holidays

Employees are granted several paid federal and state holidays throughout the year.

Knowledge of financial administration, budget, control and fiscal accounting; and of the agency's financial program, governmental accounting, budget control methods, policies and procedures, and laws and regulations pertaining to fiscal operations.

Knowledge of accounting, budgetary, and management principles, practices, and procedures; and of legal restrictions governing allocation of funds.

Knowledge in USAS, CAPPS and ABEST.

Skill in analyzing financial data.

Skilled in the use of electronic data and/or word processing office equipment and software including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, & Teams), PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat.

Skilled in exhibiting polite and professional communication via phone, e-mail, in person and mail.

Abilities

Ability to implement administrative procedures; to interpret rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; to communicate effectively; and to provide guidance to internal and external stakeholders.

Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.

Ability to monitor and report on performance measures; to analyze management problems and develop and present alternative solutions; to coordinate the gathering and analysis of data.