Texas Department of Family and Protective Services · 1 day ago
Budget Analyst III
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$4,801.16/mo - $6,281.33/moThe Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) works to build on strengths of families and communities to keep children and vulnerable adults safe. The Budget Analyst III performs budget preparation and analysis work, coordinating budgetary activities, reviewing budgets, and providing technical advice on budgetary matters.
Individual & Family Services
Responsibilities
Coordinates budgeting procedures to ensure efficient and effective monitoring of funding levels and expenditures
Participates in the preparation of budgetary adjustments and reporting, including but not limited to the monthly financial report, and program monitoring reports
Participates in the development and production of monthly and ad-hoc budget and statistical reports illustrating FTE levels, salary, travel, overhead, and cost pool, for actual expenses and projected trends
Interprets and clarifies financial and budget policies and procedures for agency staff
Develops and evaluates performance and workload measures associated with designated DFPS strategies to ensure accurate and appropriate reporting to the Legislative Budget Board and other entities
Analyzes financial resources needed to meet performance measure targets and prepares reports on the performance measures
Initiates budget adjustments when there is a need to revise allocations
Analyzes agency expenditures and program trends and develops budget formulas in preparation of legislative appropriations requests, fiscal notes, requests for federal funding, and agency budget instructions
Examines operating budgets to determine whether funds have been appropriately allocated by providing advice and assistance on financial planning and management, ways to better utilize funds and staff, improvement in management accountability, and efficient means to reach program objectives
Prepares budgets to provide management with expenditure data, trends, and recommendations
Participates in the development and loading of monthly budget projections, in accordance with established guidelines
Prepares, monitors, reviews, and analyzes operating budgets to ensure budgeted amounts are aligned to appropriated amounts in the most efficient manner, funds have been appropriately allocated, and funds are maintained within approved levels
Assists in the analysis of expenditure patterns and cost drivers, and makes recommendations on the use of funds
Reconciles federal grant awards amounts by federal fiscal year to budget amount
Maintains and ensures documentation to support appropriations and adjustments (such as approved letters, contracts and grants awards notifications) are updated timely and stored in an organized fashion
Ensures that funds are available and that items being ordered meet established agency guidelines, and that the cost pool items ordered are included in the approved Cost Pool Core List
Performs budget liaison functions with designated agency programs and leadership staff
Performs other duties as assigned
Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned
Promotes and demonstrates appropriate respect for cultural diversity among coworkers and all work-related contacts
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in accounting, finance, business, public administration, or a related field is generally preferred
Experience in budget preparation and analysis and in performance measurement reporting work
Education and experience may be substituted for one another on a year-for-year basis
Knowledge of accounting, budgetary, and management principles, practices, and procedures
Knowledge of cost allocation and forecasting methodologies
Knowledge of legislative appropriation request and annual operating budget processes
Knowledge of automated accounting, budgeting, and forecasting programs; and of performance measurement and reporting
Skill in analyzing financial data, and in the use of a computer and applicable software including but not limited to Excel, Access, Word, Centralized Accounting and Payroll Personnel System (CAPPS), and Automated Budget and Evaluation System of Texas (ABEST)
Ability to analyze fiscal management information to determine appropriate use of funds
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 communicate effectively and to supervise the work of others
Benefits
100% paid health insurance for you, and 50% paid for eligible family members—saving you hundreds every month in out-of-pocket medical costs
Retirement plans with lifetime monthly payments after five years of state service, plus options to save even more with 401(k) and 457 plans
Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave so you can recharge and take care of life outside work (that’s time off you’re actually paid for)
Optional dental, vision, and life insurance —at rates much lower than most private plans
Flexible spending accounts for added tax savings on health and dependent care
Employee discounts on things like gym memberships, electronics, and entertainment
You also might qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness, which could help you pay off federal student loans faster.
Company
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services is in charge of guarding those who are not guarded, such as children and the elderly.
10001+ employees
Funding
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Prarthana Basireddy
Chief Technology Officer
Lisa Subia
Chief Financial Officer
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