Job Description Job Posting: 106419
Opened : 09/22/2026
Closes: 10/06/2026
Position Title: Budget Analyst V (Senior Budget Analyst, Texas.gov Program)
Class/Group: 1159/B26
Military Occupation Specialty Code: Army: 36A, 36B; Coast Guard: FIN10; Marine Corps: 3402, 3404, 3408, 3451, 8844; Air Force: 65FX, 65WX
Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Exempt
Number of Vacancies : 1
Division/Section: Chief Financial Office/Shared Services Financial Analysis
Salary Range : $8,759.00 $10,066.00/month
Duration: Regular
Hours Worked Weekly : 40
Travel: Limited
Work Location: 300 W. 15th Street, #1300 / Austin, Texas 78701
Web site: https://dir.texas.gov/
Refer Inquiries to: People and Culture Office
Contact Information: [email protected] Job Description Position Summary Performs highly advanced (seniorlevel) budget preparation and financial analysis work in support of the Texas.gov program. Work involves coordinating budgetary activities; developing, reviewing, and analyzing operating budgets; determining cost recovery fees; and providing technical advice and assistance on budgetary matters. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
- Performs managed fee reviews for the Texas.gov program using Power BI, including developing and maintaining the fee review models, dashboards, and supporting datasets.
- Reviews, approves, and encumbers Texas.gov demands, including R7 coordination.
- Performs monthly invoice validation activities, codes payments, and resolves invoice disputes.
- Maintains capitalization schedules and asset reconciliation in coordination with the Accounting section.
- Monitors, tracks, and reports Texas.gov budget status, and prepares program forecasts for the agency budget office.
- Performs monthly Texas.gov IT Financial Management (ITFM) and Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS) reconciliations and resolves discrepancies.
- Participates in Texas.gov program alignment activities with the Chief Operations Office and supports billing system replacement and biennial forecasting projects.
- Performs other workrelated duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications - Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in budget preparation and analysis.
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in state government budget preparation and analysis.
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in revenue and expense forecasting.
- Experience using Microsoft Power BI to analyze and report on large financial datasets.
- Experience in invoice validation, payment coding, and invoice dispute resolution.
Education- Graduation from an accredited fouryear college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, business, public administration, or a related field.
- Additional workrelated experience may be substituted for education on a yearforyear basis (Highschool diploma required).
Preferred Qualifications - Experience supporting a statewide managed service, shared services, or cost recovery funded program.
- Experience with Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS) Financials.
- Experience with the Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS) and the Automated Budget and Evaluation System of Texas (ABEST).
- Experience with IT Financial Management (ITFM) billing or chargeback systems.
- Experience developing or reviewing cost recovery fees.
- Experience with Business Objects and NetPlus.
- Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) certification.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities - Knowledge of accounting, budgetary, and management principles, practices, and procedures.
- Knowledge of forecasting methodologies.
- Knowledge of legal restrictions governing allocation of funds.
- Knowledge of automated accounting, budgeting, and forecasting programs, and of performance measurement and reporting.
- Knowledge of legislative appropriation request and annual operating budget processes.
- Skill in analyzing financial data and in the use of a computer and applicable software.
- Skill in developing and maintaining data models, queries, and reports in Power BI.
- Ability to analyze fiscal management information to determine appropriate use of funds and to establish cost recovery fees.
- Ability to perform statistical analyses.
- Ability to identify and develop budgetary reports and schedules.
- Ability to analyze management problems and develop and present solutions.
- Ability to reconcile financial data between systems and to resolve discrepancies.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective and cordial working relationships at all organizational levels, including agency management, direct supervisors, coworkers, internal and external customers.
- Ability to understand, follow and convey brief oral and/or written instructions.
- Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing, in a clear and concise manner.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and to support and contribute to a cohesive team environment.
- Ability to work under pressure and exacting schedules to complete assigned tasks.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet required deadlines.
- Ability to comply with all agency policy and applicable laws.
- Ability to comply with all applicable safety rules, regulations, and standards.
- Ability to maintain the security and integrity of any critical infrastructure researched, worked on, or accessed for work purposes.
Additional Information Computer Skills- Advanced skills in Microsoft Power BI, including data modeling and report development.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills necessary to perform work assignments, including complex data analysis.
- Intermediate Microsoft Office skills, including Word and PowerPoint.
- Familiarity with Business Objects, CAPPS, and NetPlus.
- Familiarity with remote meeting applications (Microsoft Teams, Webex, etc.).
Other Requirements- Regular and punctual attendance at the workplace.
- Criminal background check.
Working Conditions- Frequent use of computers, copiers, printers, and telephones.
- Frequent standing, walking, sitting, listening, and talking.
- Frequent work under stress, as a team member, and in direct contact with others.
- Occasional bending, stooping, lifting, and climbing.
Additional Information Interview Place/Time: Candidates will be notified for appointments as determined by the selection committee.
Selective Service Registration: Section 651.005 of the Government Code requires males, ages 18 through 25 years, to provide proof of their Selective Service registration or proof of their exemption from the requirement as a condition of state employment.
H1B Visa Sponsorship: We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
How to Apply How To Apply:- Select the link below to search for this position: https://erphcmonbuat.cpa.texas.gov/psc/candidateportal/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=313
- Enter the job posting number ¿106149¿ in the keyword search.
- You must create a CAPPS Career Section candidate profile or be logged in to apply.
- Update your profile and apply for the job by navigating through the pages and steps.
Special Instructions:- Applicants must provide indepth information in the EXPERIENCE & CREDENTIALS section to demonstrate how they meet the position qualifications. Incomplete applications may result in disqualification.
- Resumes may be uploaded as an attachment but are not accepted in lieu of the information required in the EXPERIENCE & CREDENTIALS section of the application.
