Budget Analyst V

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 V 
Job Title: Budget Analyst V 
Agency: Dept of Family & Protectve Svc 
Department: Budget 
Posting Number: 9312 
Closing Date: 03/18/2026 
Posting Audience: Internal and External 
Occupational Category: Business and Financial Operations 
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-26 
Salary Range: $6,377.50 - $8,581.66 
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Shift: Day 
Additional Shift: Days (First) 
Telework:  
Travel: Up to 5% 
Regular/Temporary: Regular 
Full Time/Part Time: Full time 
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt 
Facility Location:  
Job Location City: AUSTIN 
Job Location Address: 4900 N LAMAR BLVD 
Other Locations: Austin 
MOS Codes: 3451,310X,651X,751X,3402,3404,3408,8844,36A,70C,36B,65FX,65WX,6F0X1,F&S,FIN10,SEI15,SK 
 
 
 

The Budget Analyst V position performs highly advanced (senior-level) budget preparation and analysis work for the various DFPS program areas. Work involves overseeing the planning, organizing, coordinating, and evaluating of budgetary activities necessary to produce budget reports including the Legislative Appropriations Request (LAR), Governor’s Legislative Operating Budget, monthly financial reports, and other required reports. The Budget Analyst V may assign and/or supervise the work of other budget staff and works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Essential Job Functions:

• Coordinates budgetary activities and the preparation, reviews, and analysis of routine financial reports for designated Strategies.
• Provides consultative services and technical assistance in monitoring, reviewing, and analyzing expenditure patterns and trends to determine potential for reallocation, realignment, or adjustment to accomplish programmatic requirements.
• Leads the coordination and development of financial and budgeting policies, procedures, preparation, analysis, and reporting.
• Monitors, reviews, and analyzes operating budgets and methods of finance to ensure budgeted amounts are aligned to appropriated amounts, funds have been appropriately allocated, and the use of funds is appropriate.
• Develops and evaluates budget requests, monitors budget, encumbrances, and expenditures, and makes adjustments as necessary.
• Prepares, reviews, and analyzes agency cost estimates for proposed legislation and exceptional items in coordination with program staff. 
• Provides a secondary review of operational cost estimates for affordability at a Strategy level.
• Provides budgetary input, technical assistance and guidance to staff and finance leadership as needed pertaining to assigned Strategies. 
• Leads and coordinates the implementation and impacts of state law and rule changes resulting from new legislation.
• Works with Budget management to establish work methods, priorities, and methodologies/techniques for performing budget evaluations.
• Informs management of budget deviations and events likely to affect operations within the designated Strategies. 
• Reviews key and non-key performance and workload measures required by the Legislative Budget Board (LBB) as they pertain to opportunities to reallocate financial resources. 
• Provides at the strategy level the verification, review, and analysis of source documents and data; reviews analysis of trends and variances and tests for reasonableness; and identifies any unusual financial activity.
• May plan and assign tasks to team members in the absence of the Budget Manager or through delegated authority.
• Performs other duties as assigned and may be required to maintain unit operations.
• Promotes and demonstrates appropriate respect for cultural diversity among coworkers and all work-related contacts.

Knowledge Skills Abilities:

• Experience in budget preparation and analysis, financial management, fiscal policymaking, and performance measurement reporting work
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, business, public administration, or a related field is generally preferred. Education and experience may be substituted for one another.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• Knowledge of budgetary procedures
• Knowledge of management principles and practices
• Knowledge of legal restrictions governing allocation of funds
• Skills in gathering, analyzing, presenting statistical data and producing statistical reports
• Skills in making budget projections
• Skills in analyzing financial data
• Skill in using applicable computer software including but not limited to Excel, Word, Access, HHSAS, CAPPS, USAS, or other financial systems
• Ability to establish goals and objectives
• Ability to monitor and report on performance measurement
• Ability to analyze management problems and develop and present alternative solutions
• Ability to coordinate the gathering and analysis of data
• Ability to plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of others

Registration or Licensure Requirements:

None

Initial Selection Criteria:

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor's degree in finance, business, auditing, accounting, or related field of study and two years of related professional experience in budget preparation or analysis, financial reporting, performance reporting, or statistical analysis or reporting. Additional related work experience may substitute for the required education on a year for year basis with a maximum substitution of four (4) years.

Additional Information: An in-basket exercise designed to assess Excel skills may be administered as part of the interview process. Flexibility in work hours, including overtime and/or extended hours, may be required for this position.

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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.

State of Texas employees are required to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2), State of Texas Business and Commerce Code. Applicants selected for hire comply with this code by completing related training and abiding by agency cybersecurity and communications system usage policies.

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.