Office of the Attorney General
Job Announcement

DIVISION: Budget

POSTING NUMBER: 22-0648

JOB TITLE: Budget Analyst II WORKING TITLE: Budget Analyst

MONTHLY SALARY: $4,500.00-$4,833.34 DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS

POSTING DATE: April 28, 2022 DURATION: Until Filled

LOCATION: 300 W. 15th St., 12th Floor, Austin, TX 78701

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Performs moderately complex (journey-level) budget preparation and analysis work for the Budget Division of the Office of the Attorney General (OAG), a state agency with over 4,100 employees throughout the State of Texas. Work involves preparing, reviewing, analyzing, and coordinating budgetary activities, including but not limited to assisting with development, oversight, and monitoring program budgets in accordance with statutory, program, and appropriation authority. Provides financial and analytical support for the Child Support Division (CSD) including preparing and evaluating cost analyses for CSD operations and projects. Assists with the planning and preparation of the CSD Operating Budget and Legislative
Appropriations Request. Duties may also include assisting in the preparation of the Biennial Operating Plan, Information Technology Detail and Advance Planning Document. Provides technical advice and assistance to division/program/executive management on budgetary matters and responds to internal and external inquiries. Unusual Working Conditions: During the biennium, critical target dates for the completion of work projects or gathering information to respond to questions from internal management, other state agencies, or state legislators may require the need to work extra hours. OAG employees enjoy excellent benefits along with tremendous opportunities to do important work at a large, dynamic state agency making a positive difference in the lives of Texans.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Analyzes, forecasts, and monitors program operating budgets, including but not limited to expenditures, FTEs, and methods of finance; assures proper allocation of funding based on classification of costs and appropriation authority; assists with the development and improvement of budget processes and systems. Assists in developing budgetary policies and procedures; certifies availability of funding for expenditures in accordance with respective guidelines and reconciles and monitors program cash flow and solvency. Provides back-up and assistance to all areas as needed; advises on areas in which action may be required to stay within budget; and prioritizes work with general supervision, all within the specified deadlines determined by the supervisor and/or designee
Proposes operating and budgetary plans and strategies by identifying and communicating to division/program/executive management efficient means for reaching program goals and objectives. Identifies areas in which optimum utilization of available funding within authority and guidelines can be implemented; and collects and evaluates reports and data supporting alternative solutions to budgetary and division/program/executive management problems
Assists in the preparation of and/or directly prepares schedules for monthly budgetary reports, special budgetary ad-hoc reports, management reports, biennial state Operating Budgets, Legislative Appropriations Requests, internal operating budgets, requests for federal funding, quarterly binding encumbrances, and quarterly performance measures
Analyzes and makes operational recommendations on proposed and adopted legislation (state and federal) and produces fiscal notes and/or communicates the impact and recommended course(s) of action to division/program/executive management; and provides training to other division and/or agency staff as needed
Performs related work as assigned
Maintains relevant knowledge necessary to perform essential job functions
Attends work regularly in compliance with agreed-upon work schedule
Ensures security and confidentiality of sensitive and/or protected information
Complies with all agency policies and procedures, including those pertaining to ethics and integrity

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent
Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; experience in the following (or closely related) fields may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis: major course work in accounting, finance, business, public administration
Experience: 3 years of full-time experience working in the following (or closely related) fields: accounting, auditing, budget preparation/analysis, financial, statistical analysis, business, public administration, or closely related experience
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and budget practices and procedures
Ability to effectively interpret and understand goals, objectives, and strategies consistent with the strategic plan and agency budget structure
Ability to prepare concise financial/statistical reports
Skill in using a computer for word-processing, data entry/retrieval, and spreadsheet software, with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
Skill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines
Skill in effective oral and written communication
Skill in exercising sound judgment and effective decision making
Ability to receive and respond positively to constructive feedback
Ability to work cooperatively with others in a professional office environment
Ability to provide excellent customer service
Ability to work in person at assigned OAG work location, perform all assigned tasks at designated OAG workspace within OAG work location, and perform in-person work with coworkers (e.g., collaborating, training, mentoring) for the entirety of every work week (unless on approved leave)
Ability to arrange for personal transportation for business-related travel
Ability to work more than 40 hours as needed and in compliance with the FLSA
Ability to lift and relocate 30 lbs.
Ability to travel (including overnight travel) up to 5%

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Major Coursework in accounting, finance, business, public administration
Experience: Working with Texas statewide accounting/budgetary systems: Uniform Statewide Accounting Systems (USAS); Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS); and Automated Budget Evaluation System of Texas (ABEST)
Experience: State of Texas legislative process
Knowledge: Application of State of Texas accounting, budgetary, and fiscal management procedures, including experience in interpreting/implementing the State of Texas General Appropriations Act
Knowledge: State and federal laws and rules governing OAG programs, including Legal Services program, Child Support program, Criminal Justice grants, Crime Victims’ Compensation, and Medicaid Fraud

TO APPLY
Applications for employment with the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) can be easily submitted through the OAG’s Job Postings Page (https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/careers/job-listings). The OAG also accepts applications submitted through www.WorkInTexas.com. Please note: A State of Texas application must be completed to be considered. Pursuant to the Texas Government Code, an applicant for any OAG position may be subject to a criminal background check. Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at http://www.hr.sao.state.tx.us/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_AccountingAuditingandFinance.pdf.

THE OAG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $4,500.00 - $4,833.34 per month

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location