DPS - FIN - Senior Budget Analyst - 1158

Please paste the following URL into a browser to view the entire job posting on the CAPPS Careers page.https://erphcmprd.cpa.texas.gov/psp/candidateportal/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS\_HRAM\_FL.HRS\_CG\_SEARCH\_FL.GBL?Page=HRS\_APP\_JBPST\_FLandAction=UandFOCUS=ApplicantandSiteId=1andJobOpeningId=107340andPostingSeq=1Job DescriptionPLEASE 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.SUBMITTED THROUGH WORK IN TEXAS: Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete the supplemental questions to be considered for the posting. In order to complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile. Go to CAPPS Recruit to Sign In https://erphcmprd.cpa.texas.gov/psc/candidateportal/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS\_HRAM\_FL.HRS\_CG\_SEARCH\_FL.GBL?FOCUS=ApplicantandGENERAL DESCRIPTION: Perform advanced (senior level) budget preparation and analysis work. Work involves overseeing the planning, organizing, coordination, and evaluating of budgetary activities and performance measures. Includes research and data gathering to include report design and preparation. Work includes analyzing all aspects of data to formulate forecasts and determine trends, preparing reports and responding to inquiries; recommending appropriate action to resolve issues. Communicate with Chain of Command (COC), division staff, and other state agencies to determine issues, gather budget/financial data, and organize reports. May supervise the work of others. Work under minimal supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position.https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC\_AccountingAuditingandFinance.pdfApplicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met.ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Gather, analyze, interpret, organize, and report budget data.2. Analyze expenditure patterns and make recommendations based on research, and lead or assist other analysts with budget preparation and may lead other sections with major projects.3. Communicate and coordinate work requests with COC, division staff, and other state agencies if needed.4. Oversee and participate in the coordination, collection, and compilation of data for external reporting the Departments Legislative Appropriations Request (LAR), fiscal notes, and performance measures; e.g. enters into ABEST, cost analysis of personnel, research exceptional items, riders, capital projects, and correspondence with Department entities or the LBB. Assemble budget data, research historical data, and respond to questions from the legislative staff in reference to the agencys LAR.5. Analyze the General Appropriations Act (GAA) as it progresses in the House and Senate and prepare informative reports for executive management to understand and keep up to date pertaining to agency legislative activity. Balance base request, exceptional items, riders, and contingency Appropriations Riders, by strategy to the GAA. Lead and participate in processing and preparing the Operating Budget each year by reconciling the GAA.6. Coordinate, oversee and assist in forecasting budget expenditures on a monthly basis, cash analysis, and reconcile unexpended balances to division estimates, which include but not limited to preparing Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS) and USAS journal entries.7. Prepare and/or review monthly budget analyses which presents the Departments financial position, year-to-date to be presented to the Public Safety Commission in meetings as required.8. Attend Executive Director Staff m etings as required; participate on internal committees and interview boards as designated.9. Oversee and assist in the preparation of the Operating Budget for the Governors Office.10. Attend work regularly and observe approved work hours in accordance with agency leave and attendance policies.11. Perform other duties as assigned.GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS and REQUIREMENTS:Education - Graduation from a standard high school is required. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in Accounting, Auditing, Business Administration, Management, Public Administration, or related field is preferred.Experience - Minimum of three (3) years progressively responsible work experience in accounting, budget preparation and analysis, financial management, fiscal policymaking, and performance measurement reporting or closely related activities is preferred.Substitution Note: One (1) year of additional related education may be substituted for each year of experience required, up to four (4) years. Note: thirty (30) semester hours will be considered equivalent to one (1) year of education.Licensure and/or Certification - Must possess a valid driver license from state of residence.Regulatory knowledge - Financial administration, budget control, fiscal accounting, the agencys financial program, governmental accounting, policies, procedures, laws, legal restrictions, and regulations pertaining to fiscal operations and funding. Accepted accounting principles and practices. General Appropriations Act (GAA) guidelines and restrictions of expenditures. Rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of the State Comptroller. Interpreting state and federal rules, regulations, policy formulation, and development.Accounting skills - State budget/financial reporting requirements. Plan, organize, and analyze accounting programs to interpret laws, regulations, and the application of accounting theory. Make correct determinations of agency disbursements and commitments