Budget Analyst V - Method of Finance

Functional Title: Budget Analyst V - Method of Finance Job Title: Budget Analyst V Agency: Dept of Family & Protectve Svc Department: Budget Posting Number: 22460 Closing Date: 12/19/2026 Posting Audience: Internal and External Occupational Category: Business and Financial Operations Salary Range: $6,377.50- $8,581.66 Pay Frequency: Monthly Salary Group: TEXAS-B-26 Shift: Day Additional Shift: Telework: Travel: Regular/Temporary: Regular Full Time/Part Time: Full time FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt Facility Location: Job Location City: AUSTIN Job Location Address: 4900 N LAMAR BLVD Other Locations: MOS Codes: 3451,310X,651X,751X,3402,3404,3408,8844,36A,70C,36B,65FX,65WX,6F0X1,F&S,FIN10,SEI15,SK Job Description: The Budget Analyst V reports to the Method of Finance (MOF) Budget Manager within the Office of Finance. This position performs highly advanced (senior-level) budget preparation and analysis work for the various DFPS program areas. Work involves overseeing the planning, organizing, coordinating, and evaluating of budgetary activities necessary to produce budget reports including the Legislative Appropriations Request (LAR), Governor's Legislative Operating Budget, monthly financial reports, and other required reports. The Budget Analyst V may assign and/or supervise the work of other budget staff and works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Essential Job Functions: Coordinates budgetary activities and the preparation, reviews, and analysis of routine financial reports for designated Strategies. Provides consultative services and technical assistance in monitoring, reviewing, and analyzing expenditure patterns and trends to determine potential for reallocation, realignment, or adjustments to accomplish programmatic requirements. Leads the coordination of budgeting procedures, preparation, analysis, and reporting. Assists in the development of policy, procedures, and instructions concerning budget functions. Monitors, reviews, and analyzes operating budgets and methods of finance to ensure budgeted amounts are aligned to appropriated amounts; funds have been appropriately allocated, and appropriate use of funds. 3Develops and evaluates budget requests, monitors budget, encumbrances, and expenditures, and adjustments as needed. 3Prepares, reviews, and analyzes agency cost estimates for proposed legislation and exceptional items in coordination with program staff. 3Leads and coordinates the implementation and impacts of state law and rule changes resulting from new legislation. 3Works with Budget management to establish work methods, priorities, and methodologies/techniques for performing budget evaluations. 3Informs management of budget deviations and events likely to affect operations within the designated Strategies. 3Reviews key and non-key performance and workload measures required by the Legislative Budget Board (LBB) as they pertain to opportunities to reallocate financial resources. 3Provides a secondary review of operational cost estimates for affordability at a Strategy level. 3Provides at the strategy level the verification, review, and analysis of source documents and data; reviews analysis of trends and variances and tests for reasonableness, identifies any unusual financial activity. 3May plan and assign tasks to team members in the absence of the Budget Manager or through delegated authority. 3Performs other duties as assigned and may be required to maintain unit operations. 3Promotes and demonstrates appropriate respect for cultural diversity among coworkers and all work-related contacts. Knowledge Skills Abilities: 3Experience in budget preparation and analysis, financial management, fiscal policymaking, and performance measurement reporting work 3Knowledge of accounting principles and practices 3Knowledge of budgetary procedures 3Knowledge of management principles and practices 3Knowledge of legal restrictions governing allocation of funds 3Knowledge of Appropriation Control 3Knowledge of Cash Management 3Knowledge of Grant/CFDA Management 3Knowledge of Cost Allocation 3Knowledge of Federal Reporting 3Skills in gathering, analyzing, presenting statistical data and producing statistical reports 3Skills in making budget projections 3Skills in analyzing financial data 3Skill in using applicable computer software including but not limited to Excel, Word, Access, HHSAS, CAPPS, USAS, or other financial systems 3Ability to establish goals and objectives 3Ability to monitor and report on performance measurement 3Ability to analyze management problems and develop and present alternative solutions 3Ability to coordinate the gathering and analysis of data 3Ability to plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of others Registration or Licensure Requirements: None Initial Selection Criteria: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in finance, business, auditing, accounting, or related field of study and two years of related professional experience in budget preparation or analysis, financial reporting, performance reporting, or statistical analysis or reporting. Related work experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis with a maximum substitution of four (4) years. Current or prior State of Texas / DFPS experience is preferred. Additional Information: An in-basket exercise designed to assess Excel skills may be administered as part of the interview process. Flexibility in work hours, including overtime and/or extended hours, may be required for this position. Review our Tips for Success when applying for jobs at DFPS, DSHS and HHSC. Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information please see the Texas State Auditor's Job Descriptions, Military Crosswalk and Military Crosswalk Guide at Texas State Auditor's Office - Job Descriptions. You may also contact the DFPS Military Liaison at dfpsmilvets@dfps.texas.gov with additional questions.