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JOB SUMMARY

Performs advanced (senior-level) budget preparation and analysis work in support of the Facilities Design and Construction (FDC) Division. This position is responsible for the financial oversight of the FDC Project Management Office (PMO) portfolio, including monitoring project budgets, forecasting expenditures, ensuring compliance with applicable fiscal policies, and supporting project managers in the development and management of individual project budgets. Work involves coordinating with internal stakeholders to track capital and operational expenditures across complex, multi-year construction projects. The Budget Analyst IV works under minimal supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment and may provide guidance to other financial or project support staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Oversees the preparation, monitoring, and evaluation of the overall Facilities Design and Construction (FDC) capital project portfolio budgets, including coordination with the Project Management Office (PMO).
• Develops and reviews individual project budgets in collaboration with project managers to ensure alignment with approved funding and fiscal guidelines.
• Coordinates the development and tracking of capital and operating expenditures, encumbrances, and projections for multi-year construction projects.
• Analyzes budget performance trends, expenditure patterns, and cost drivers; makes recommendations to improve project-level and program-level financial outcomes.
• Prepares and disseminates regular financial reports, dashboards, and forecasts for use by executive leadership and project teams.
• Supports the submission of budgetary materials, including strategic plans, fiscal notes, and legislative appropriations requests specific to FDC capital programs.
• Assists in establishing and implementing internal budgeting procedures, controls, and performance measures to support accurate and transparent project financial management.
• Advises FDC and agency leadership of significant budget deviations, funding risks, and financial impacts to capital construction project delivery.
• May provide guidance or oversight to junior analysts or project support staff related to budgeting methods and standards.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Required qualifications

Education and Experience

• Four years of experience in budget preparation and analysis, financial management, fiscal policymaking, or performance measurement reporting work.
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, construction management, or a related field is generally preferred.
• Experience with capital improvement programs, government finance, or construction project controls is highly desirable.
• Education and experience may be substituted for one another.
• PREFERRED: CTCM, CTCD
• Must be eligible to obtain the CTCM certifications within 6 months of hire
• Must possess the ability to attest to and maintain the security or integrity of the state’s critical infrastructure requirement to be considered for hire and to maintain employment.
• Valid State of Texas Class “C” driver’s license.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of budgeting and financial management principles related to capital construction or facilities programs.
• Knowledge of public accounting, appropriations, and fund allocation processes, including legal and policy constraints governing state agency expenditures.
• Skill in developing and managing multi-year budgets and interpreting complex financial data.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Excel and financial software tools; experience with enterprise systems or project management platforms (e.g., ProjectMates or equivalent) preferred.
• Ability to prepare clear, concise budgetary reports and communicate financial information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to identify financial risks, propose corrective actions, and support data-driven decision-making.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a project-based and matrix organization.
• Ability to supervise or guide the work of others, if assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR WORKING CONDITIONS

This position functions in a standard office environment. There are no unusual dangers involved, but the position will have exposure to dust, environmental allergens, pathogens, and other microorganisms consistent with business activities and human contact. The position holder must be able to work effectively with people under varying conditions, must be able to work extended periods at a computer, and must be able to work longer than eight hours in a workday as necessary. May require occasional overtime during peak budgeting periods.

[Note: This job description is a general outline of duties and responsibilities and may be updated or modified periodically to reflect changes in the agency’s needs.]

Veterans: Use your military skills to qualify for this position and others at TFC. Go to www.texasskillstowork.com to translate your military experience, training, and formal education into civilian job terms, qualifications, and skill sets.

Veterans, Reservist or Guardsmen with an MOS or additional duties that fall in the fields of 36B Financial Management Technician, 36A Financial Manager, 70C Health Services Comptroller or other related fields pertaining to the minimum experience requirements may meet the minimum qualifications for this position and are highly encouraged to apply. Please call Human Resources at (512) 463-1717 with questions or for additional information.

Additional Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at http://www.hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_AccountingAuditingandFinance.pdf

If selected for interview, all veterans must provide a DD214 long form. Official transcripts or other minimum requirement validations will be requested at the time of interview.

TFC Recruiting Policy:

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Initial screening is based on the Education and Experience minimum qualifications defined in the job posting. Interviewee selection is based on applicant information explaining how they meet each Competency (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities) requirement. Follow application instructions and fill out application form completely for further consideration.

As part of its employment process, TFC may conduct a criminal background check and/or a driver’s record check. An applicant with an unsatisfactory criminal background check report and/or drivers record is ineligible to be hired for the position for which the report is initiated.

If hired, an employee must prove their permanent right to work in the United States and provide document(s) within three (3) days of hire date that establish identity and employment eligibility.  We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.

Note: Any male between the ages of 18 and 25 must show proof of registration with the Selective Service System before he can be selected for employment with the Texas Facilities Commission.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Texas Facilities Commission is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, or disability. TFC provides accommodations for persons with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

If you need help with the employment process or require other accommodations, please contact the Human Resources office for assistance at (512) 463-3433.

WIT Number: 16884995

Contact Information:

Richard W. Allen, MBA, PHR, SHRM-CP

Human Resources Specialist

Recruiting and Staffing

Talent Management

Texas Facilities Commission

1711 San Jacinto Blvd.

Austin, Texas 78701

richard.allen@tfc.texas.gov

Direct: 512-463-343