Budget Analyst IV
About the position 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. Responsibilities • Performs advanced budget preparation and analysis work. • Assists with the planning, organizing, coordinating, and evaluating of budgetary activities and performance measures. • Assists with the development, implementation, and maintenance of program budgets for Adult Protective Services. • Assists budget staff with the development and maintenance of Organizational Budgets, Legislative Appropriations Request (LAR), Fiscal Notes, Monthly Financial Report (MFR), and the Annual Operating Plans for these programs. • Assists with the preparation and coordination of budget briefings to the Budget Manager, Agency Budget Director, Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and Program and Executive Management. • Develops, monitors, tracks, and reports on key performance measures and census management. • Prepares management reports, analyses, correspondence, and other related materials to keep management informed. • Conducts monthly, quarterly, and annual budgetary meetings with various executive level staff. • Coordinates budgeting procedures to ensure efficient and effective monitoring of funding levels and expenditures. • Participates in the preparation of budgetary adjustments and reporting, including but not limited to the monthly financial report, program and divisional monitoring reports, and other adhoc reporting. • Interprets/clarifies financial and budget policies and procedures to agency staff. • Develops and evaluates performance and workload measures associated with designated DFPS strategies. • Examines operating budgets to determine whether funds have been appropriately allocated. • Initiates budget adjustments when there is a need to revise allocations. • Analyzes agency expenditures and program trends to prepare legislative appropriations requests, fiscal notes, requests for federal funding, and agency budget instructions. • Prepares budgets to provide management with expenditure data, trends, and recommendations. • Participates with the development and loading of monthly budget projections. • Prepares ad hoc reports requested by management, program and budget staff. • Monitors, reviews, and analyzes operating budgets to ensure budgeted amounts are aligned to appropriated amounts. • Reconciles federal grant awards amounts by federal fiscal year to budget amount. • Maintains and ensures documentation to support appropriations and adjustments. • Prepares reports on performance measures. • Participates with the development and production of monthly and ad-hoc budget and statistical reports. • Reviews financial and operating budget reports for accuracy. • Ensures that funds are available and that items being ordered meet established agency guidelines. • Provides ongoing budget management to ensure financial resources are allocated efficiently. • Studies and develops budget formulas for appropriations requests. • Assists in the analysis of expenditure patterns and cost drivers. • Performs budget liaison functions with designated agency programs and leadership staff. Requirements • Experience in budget preparation and analysis, in financial management, in fiscal policymaking, and/or in performance measurement reporting work. • Experience in developing and/or analyzing staffing and financial data/reports. • Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or a related field is generally preferred. Nice-to-haves • Willing to work hours other than 8-5 and weekends. Benefits • 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 Apply tot his job