Budget and Policy Advisor (Governor's Advisor III-IV) 2027-01

Budget and Policy Advisor - Austin, Texas The Office of the Governor is looking for three Budget and Policy Advisors (Governor's Advisor III-IV) to work in the Policy Division. Who We Are The Office of the Governor works to build a healthier, safer, freer, and more prosperous future for all Texans. We are located primarily within the Texas State Capitol Complex in Austin. What You'll Earn The salary is $9,166.67 - $11,666.67 a month ($110,000.04 - $140,000.04 a year). Benefits include medical insurance, sick leave, and vacation leave. Also, State of Texas employees are eligible for a defined retirement plan. Learn more: What You'll Do This position performs highly complex to advanced (senior-level) program research, consulting, advising, and analysis work related to the state budget and state agency programming. Work involves supporting the Governor, his executive team, and the division in formulating and answering questions, formally defining complex issues, and determining the most effective course of action to accomplish short-, mid-, and long-term budget and policy goals and objectives. Remains on-call, including on short notice, during legislative sessions, nights, weekends, and holidays for all related business matters relating to the work of the division and the OOG. Regularly speaks to complex policy, planning, and programmatic issues with clarity. Oversees the research, evaluation, and preparation of comprehensive analyses of state agency budgets, proposed budget revisions, reports, issuing briefs, and flawless written materials on complex state fiscal, policy and programmatic issues for agency executives, boards, senior staff, the Texas Legislature, and other stakeholders. Researches, composes, and proposes fiscal and regulatory policy issues. Reads and analyzes all legislation in their assigned issue areas. Analyzes budget decision ramifications. Monitors implementation of major legislation from legislative sessions. Evaluates legislation results to develop focus areas for future legislative sessions. Provides technical and programmatic assistance and leadership to state agency executives as required to successfully implement the Governor's policy priorities statewide. Assists agency executives and boards in implementing, overseeing, and evaluating procedural and/or policy changes. Assists in the preparation of administrative reports, studies, and specialized research projects. Provides specialized budget and policy advice to the Governor and his executive team and keeps the Governor and his executive team informed on pending legislation and legal issues. How You'll Qualify Governor's Advisor III High school graduate or equivalent; and Three (3) years of professional experience in state or local public service, including public budgeting or state-level public policy. Governor's Advisor IV High school graduate or equivalent; and Four (4) years of professional experience in state or local public service, including public budgeting or state-level public policy. Note: Experience and education may be substituted for one another on a year-for-year basis. Salary and position level will be based on experience and demonstrated skills[]{style="font-family: Tahoma "}