GLO - Budget Analyst V

The Texas General Land Office is seeking a Budget Analyst V ( Budget Analyst ) within the Financial Management Department of the agency.

The ( Budget Analyst ) performs highly advanced (senior-level) budget preparation and analysis work. Work involves overseeing the planning, organizing, coordinating, and evaluating of budgetary activities and performance measures. May supervise the work of others. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment

Our Mission

The Texas General Land Office primarily serves the schoolchildren, veterans, and the environment of Texas. The agency does so by preserving our history, maximizing state revenue through innovative administration, and through the prudent stewardship of state lands and natural resources.

What Your Contributions To The GLO Will Be

• Oversees and assists in planning and coordination of budgetary activities involved in the Strategic Plan, Legislative Appropriation Request (LAR), Fiscal Notes, LBB/Governor's Operating Budget, and the agency's annual Internal Operating Budget and associated templates and instruction manuals. Develops and implements plans to communicate and explain project methodology and processes to interested groups and team members. Performs special projects as assigned by the Budget Director or Manager; Deputy CFO; and Chief Financial Officer.
• Analyzes and examines operating budgets, expenditure patterns, and cost drivers to determine whether funds have been appropriately allocated. Reviews all purchase requisitions for accuracy, proper comptroller object code and PCA account coding, availability of budget funds, and appropriateness of expense through Buyspeed Online.
• Advises and assists agency staff on financial planning and management, budgets, full-time equivalents (FTEs), encumbrances, and expenditures, including assisting agency program areas with questions regarding purchase requisition and encumbrance change request preparation and processing rules. Reviews requisitions for contract data, ensuring all necessary documents, contract numbers, and work order numbers are correct.
• Monitors and maintains assigned program area budget. This includes, but not limited to, managing all aspects of the program area budget such as personnel actions, position management, clearing negative encumbrances, clearing negative budget balances, identifying trends, and making recommendations for appropriate use of the funds. Calculates and documents the pro-rata share of salaries for grant billings as needed.
• Oversees the preparation of budgetary and management reports. Ensures coordination of budgeting procedures, preparation, and reporting.
  
  

Recommends and implements ways to improve budget processes and procedures in order to gain efficiencies.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience in state government budget preparation and analysis, with a strong background in statutorily required statewide reporting.
• Experience in generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and best practices in budget planning and financial procedures.
• Experience with General Appropriations Act (GAA) to ensure compliance with legislative mandates, optimize resource allocation, and support financial decision-making.
• Experience with compiling, analyzing, and interpreting complex financial data and translating insights into clear, actionable recommendations.
  
  

Physical Requirements

This position requires the employee to primarily perform sedentary office work; however, mobility (moving around the worksite) is routinely required to carry out some duties. This position requires extensive computer, telephone and client/ customer contact and communication. It requires the ability to move and position oneself as needed for filing and similar routine office duties. The job also requires normal cognitive abilities requiring the ability to learn, recall, and apply certain practices and policies. It requires the stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions. Ability to read printed materials and computer screens. The individual must be able to move and transport records, documents, boxes, and all related information and materials, weighing up to 20 pounds when required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, business, public administration, or a related field. Education and experience may be substituted for one another.
• Experience working for a Texas governmental agency(s).
• Experience in budget preparation and analysis, financial management, fiscal policymaking, and performance measure reporting.
• Knowledge of the Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS Financilas); Knowledge of Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS)
• Experience multi-tasking and prioritization skills, adept at managing competing deadlines in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.
• Flexibility to work outside normal business hours as needed to meet critical deadlines.
  
  

Compensation And Benefits

• Free Parking
• Defined Retirement Benefit Plan Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts
• Medical Insurance - State pays 100% of the health plan premium for eligible full-time employees and 50% of the premium for their eligible dependents. The State pays 50% of the eligible part-time employees’ premium and 25% for eligible dependents.
• Optional Benefits such as dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Minimum of 96 Hours of Annual Leave a year **Annual leave increases with length of service.
• Professional Development Opportunities: The GLO offers numerous courses to help our employees grow using resources through LinkedIn Learning and our EAP provider.
  
  

Veterans

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How To Apply

• To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at www.workintexas.com or in the CAPPS Career Section .
• You may apply for the job directly through the CAPPS Career Section. It is not necessary to apply both through Work in Texas and the CAPPS Career Section.
• Applications must be fully completed with a detailed job history, including job title, employment dates, employer name, supervisor's name and phone number, and a summary of responsibilities. Incomplete applications may lead to disqualification. Please be aware that resumes will not be accepted in place of a completed application.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
• A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.