Budget Officer (Budget Analyst III)

Responsibilities

• Perform highly complex budget preparation and analysis, including maintaining annual operating budgets
• Prepare biennial legislative appropriation requests and Legislative Budget Board deliverables
• Analyze and examine budget usage trends at the program and department levels
• Prepare department-level budgetary and management reports, including financial statements
• Review financial and operating budget reports for accuracy and identify appropriate fund usage
• Provide technical assistance to staff regarding budget and financial matters
• Assist in developing instructions for budget and funding policies, procedures, and methods

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field
• Five years of relevant work experience in financial management, bookkeeping, or budget analysis
• Proficiency in MS Excel and other Microsoft Office programs
• Knowledge of state and federal budget laws and regulations

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with MS Excel including pivot tables, macros, and complex functions
• Experience with Automated Budget Evaluation System of Texas (ABEST)
• Experience with CAPPS HR, CAPPS Financials, or other automated accounting systems
• Experience in the development and preparation of Legislative Appropriation Requests
• Experience leading team projects and working in a collaborative environment

About the Company

The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) leads the state's efforts in ensuring a secure water future for Texas and its citizens. The agency provides water planning, data collection, financial assistance, and technical assistance services to maintain the viability of the state's natural resources and support economic development.