PLEASE NOTE: All applications must contain complete job histories, which includes job title, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor's name and phone number and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information.

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Performs highly complex (senior-level) budget preparation and analysis work. Work involves coordinating budgetary activities, reviewing, and analyzing budgets and performance measures, and providing technical advice and assistance on budgetary matters for IOD; preparing reports and responding to inquiries; and recommending appropriate action to resolve financial and regulatory problems. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement.

The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position.
https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_AccountingAuditingandFinance.pdf
Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Analyze financial data and other information including expenses and applicable business, financial, and/or regulatory plans for IOD.
2. Provide SpeedChart numbers for the service areas and update budget numbers to ensure funds are loaded in the proper funding sources.
3. Review budgets for accuracy and recommend adjustments for more effective use of funds.
4. Examine operating and agency wide budgets to determine whether funds have been appropriately allocated and inform management of budget deviations, problems, and events likely to affect operations; explain causes and measure effect on IOD’s mission and resources.
5. Facilitate information exchange between IOD service areas, such as Payroll, Human Resources, Procurement, Position Control and Budget, and may act as liaison to the agency’s Finance Division.
6. Track credit card spending for IOD and share expenses with other divisions impacted by IOD.
7. Prepare and maintain the division's annual internal operating budget and monthly forecast reports and track divisional projects, contracts, and capital related expenditures.
8. Provide manager with expenditure data, trends, cost drivers, and recommendations.
9. Develop division budget policies and procedures; hold monthly customer meetings including manager and above to provide current balances and projections, and post reports after customer meetings; and supply financial information on demand to authorized internal and external customers, such as service units, other agencies, auditors.
10. Prepare exceptional items and riders, by collaborating with cross-functional teams and assist Finance Division with the agency's biennial legislative appropriations request.
11. Coordinate the legislative bill process, bill analysis, and prepare fiscal notes for the division and the final legislative summary of each legislative session as it relates to the division.
12. Attend work regularly and observe approved work hours in accordance with agency leave and attendance policies.
13. Perform other duties as assigned.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS and REQUIREMENTS:

Education – Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate’s degree with Major or coursework emphasis in Finance, Accounting, Business or a related field is required.

Experience – Minimum of one (1) years’ experience in accounting and management principles, auditing, finance, or budget preparation and analysis work.
Substitution Note: Additional work experience of the type described or other related education may be substituted for one another on a year-for-year basis.

Licensure and/or Certification – If driving is required, must possess a valid driver license from state of residence.

Regulatory Knowledge – Working knowledge of, or the ability to rapidly assimilate information related to TXDPS, State and Federal regulations, legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures.

Technology – Proficiency with Microsoft Office and appropriate levels of proficiency with utilized software and systems (e.g. CAPPS, SharePoint) and be able to learn new software/systems. Demonstrated proficiency with CAPPS, Tableau, and Salesforce.

Interpersonal Skills – Must demonstrate an ability to exercise poise, tact, diplomacy and an ability to establish and maintain positive, working/professional relationships with internal/external customers. Must demonstrate DPS’ core values: Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Teamwork.

Organizational and Prioritization Skills – Must be organized, flexible, and able to effectively prioritize in a multi-demand and constantly changing environment; able to meet multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines without sacrificing accuracy, timeliness or professionalism.

Presentation/Communication Skills – Must be able to construct and deliver clear, concise, and professional presentations and/or communications to a variety of audiences and/or individuals.

Research and Comprehension – Must demonstrate ability to quickly and efficiently access relevant information and be able to utilize and/or present research and conclusions in a clear and concise manner.

Analytical Reasoning/Attention to Detail – Must demonstrate an ability to examine data/information, discern variations/similarities, and be able identify trends, relationships and causal factors, as well as grasp issues, draw accurate conclusions, and solve problems.

Confidentiality and Protected Information – Must demonstrate an ability to responsibly handle sensitive and confidential information and situations and adhere to applicable laws/statutes/policies related to access, maintenance and dissemination of information.

Safety – Must be able to work in safe manner at all times, avoiding shortcuts that have potential adverse results/risks, and must be able to comply with safety standards and best practices.

Schedule and/or Remote/Telecommuting work and/or Travel – Availability for after-hours, weekend, holiday and emergency work is required. Telecommuting up to two (2) days per week. Travel in city and statewide.

PHYSICAL and/or ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

State of Texas Benefits and Retirement Information: https://www.ers.texas.gov/

A DPS employee who is selected for a position in the same salary group and state title as their current position will be transferred with no salary change.

A DPS employee who is selected for a position in their current salary group with a new state title may receive an increase of no more than 3.4% over their current salary regardless of posted salary.

Salary is contingent upon qualifications and is subject to salary administration and budgetary restrictions.

DUE TO THE HIGH VOLUME OF APPLICATIONS WE DO NOT ACCEPT TELEPHONE CALLS. ONLY CANDIDATES SELECTED FOR INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED.

State of Texas retirees may be rehired for full-time, non-commissioned positions only under very specific circumstances.