Budget Analyst IV

Date: Jan 31, 2025

Location:

AUSTIN, TX

WHY WORK FOR DFPS?

The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) is responsible for protecting the unprotected — children, elderly, and people with disabilities — from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. DFPS accomplishes this responsibility by employing over 12,000 workers who live up to the agency's Mission, Vision, & Values in service to the citizens of Texas. DFPS is not only a qualifying organization for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program but also offers excellent health benefits, special discounts on many products and services through the Discount Purchase Program, longevity pay, generous paid leave, access to the Wellness program, lifetime retirement annuity, Texa$aver 401(k) and 457 Programs under the Employees Retirement System of Texas.

Functional Title: Budget Analyst IV	Job Title: Budget Analyst IV
Agency: Dept of Family & Protectve Svc	Department: Budget
Posting Number: 2836	Closing Date: 08/01/2025
Posting Audience: Internal and External	Occupational Category: Business and Financial Operations
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-24	Salary Range: $5,425.33 - $7,155.75
Shift: Day	Additional Shift:
Telework:	Travel: Up to 5%
Regular/Temporary: Regular	Full Time/Part Time: Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt	Facility Location:
Job Location City: AUSTIN	Job Location Address: [[custOfficeAdd]]

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MOS Codes:

36B, 36A, 70C, 310X, 651X, 751X, 420, SK, 020, 21, 30, 31, 32, F&S, FIN10, MGT15, 3451, 3402, 3404,

Budget Analyst IV Performs advance budget preparation and financial analysis work. The work involves the examining, reviewing, and analyzing operating budgets; compiling statistics and reports relating to budgetary activities; preparing and revising legislative appropriation requests, operating budgets, and other required reports. Provides technical advice and assistance to department staff on budgetary matters. The Budget Analyst IV uses a variety of software applications that can include Excel, Access, Word, HHSAS, CAPPS, and ABEST to perform essential job functions. The Budget Analyst IV works under direction of the Budget Manager with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Essential Job Functions:
Provides ongoing budget management to ensure financial resources are allocated in the most efficient manner to best support services and expenditures are maintained within approved levels. Develops and loads monthly budget projections, in accordance with established guidelines. Initiates budget adjustments when there is a need to revise allocations. Develops and produces monthly and ad-hoc budget and statistical reports illustrating FTE levels, salary, travel, overhead, and cost pool, for actual expenses and projected trends. Performs budget liaison functions. Interprets/clarifies financial and budget policies and procedures to regional staff. (50%) Participates in the preparation and development of the annual operating budget process. Uses Microsoft Excel and Access to setup operating budget and prepare for load into CAPPS. Monitors, reviews, and analyzes operating budgets to ensure budgeted amounts are aligned to appropriated amounts, funds have been appropriately allocated, and the use of funds is appropriate. Monitors, reviews and analyzes expenditure patterns and trends to determine potential for reallocation, realignment, or adjustments to accomplish programmatic requirements. Compiles financial statistics and reports related to program operations. Identifies any unusual financial activity. Researches, analyzes, and prepares reports and/or charts related to internal/external non-routine requests as required. Recommends improvements to the efficient utilization of funding and staff; improvement of management accountability; and efficient means to achieve program objectives. (30%) Prepares reviews and analyzes cost estimates and fiscal notes for proposed legislation using past expenditures to project potential costs/revenues of implementation. Reviews fiscal impacts of proposed rules for adoption. Measures the impact of existing and proposed state and federal legislation on DFPS programs. Provides technical assistance to program staff on preparing cost estimates and fiscal notes. Responds to budgetary inquiries from the legislature, Governor’s Office, state and federal agencies, and the Legislative Budget Board. Assists with the preparation, review and reporting of performance measures. (10%) Approves or disapproves the ordering of supplies, goods and services for assigned divisions. Reviews and approves purchase requisition forms to ensure that forms have appropriate division and program activity codes. Ensure that funds are available and that items being ordered meet established agency guidelines. Reviews and approves orders placed using the online purchasing system to ensure that funds are available, that the items being ordered are being charged to the appropriate division, and that the cost pool items ordered are included in the approved Cost Pool Core List. (5%) Performs other duties as assigned. (5%)

Knowledge Skills Abilities:
Knowledge of budgetary procedures. Knowledge of accounting principles and practices. Knowledge of automated systems such as: HHSAS, CAPPS, Excel, and Access. Ability to establish goals and objectives. Ability to find alternate solutions to administrative and financial problems. Ability to develop and evaluate administrative and financial policies and procedures. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others. Skills in gathering, analyzing, presenting statistical data and producing statistical reports. Skills in making budget projections. Skills in analyzing financial data.

Registration or Licensure Requirements:

N/A

Initial Selection Criteria:
Experience in developing and/or analyzing staffing and financial data/reports. Bachelor’s degree may substitute for experience.

Additional Information:

Willing to work hours other than 8-5 and weekends.

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Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information please see the Texas State Auditor’s Job Descriptions, Military Crosswalk and Military Crosswalk Guide at Texas State Auditor's Office - Job Descriptions. You may also contact the DFPS Military Liaison at dfpsmilvets@dfps.texas.gov with additional questions.

Applicants selected for hire must pass a background check and if applicable a driver’s record check.

As a state agency, DFPS is required by Texas Administrative Code (TAC 206 and 213) to ensure all Electronic Information Resources (EIR) follow accessibility standards. The staff must be familiar with the WCAG 2.1 AA and Section 508 to create accessible content including but not limited to; Microsoft Office documents, Adobe PDFs, webpages, software, training guides, video, and audio files.

DFPS uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Employees must provide documentation to DFPS to show their identity and authorization to work in the US. Please review the following link for authorized documents: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents .

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHS/DFPS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS/DFPS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.