• Job #: 2026-70
• TWC Job #: 17018933
• Travel Required: Up to 10%
• Monthly Salary: $5,000.00 – $6,000.00
• Position Location: Austin, TX
• Group Step: B22
• Class: 1082
• Status: Open

Texas Small Business Credit Initiative Financial Analyst – Austin, Texas

The Office of the Governor is looking for a Texas Small Business Credit Initiative Financial Analyst (Financial Analyst II) to work in the Economic Development Finance division within the Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office.

Who We Are

The Office of the Governor works to build a healthier, safer, freer, and more prosperous future for all Texans. We are located primarily within the Texas State Capitol Complex in Austin.

What You’ll Earn

The salary is $5,000.00 – $6,000,00 a month ($60,000.00 – $72,000.00 a year).

Benefits include medical insurance, sick leave, and vacation leave. Also, State of Texas employees are eligible for a defined retirement plan. Learn more: https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits

What You’ll Do

This position performs highly complex (senior-level) financial analysis and regulatory work. Work involves compiling, reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating financial data for the federal State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) program awarded to the State of Texas through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Assists in planning and coordinating of lending activities with Deputy Director, other TSBCI personnel and any outside vendors; and recommends appropriate actions to resolve financial and regulatory problems for the TSBCI program.

• Coordinates, designs, and conducts special cost and statistical research and analysis to evaluate the feasibility and cost implications regarding payment rate structure options, new program initiatives or enhancements, special payment rate initiatives, and new regulations.
• Develops, implements, and maintains rate methodologies and rate calculations.
• Analyzes and reviews financial data, information, and applicable business and/or financial plans for the Capital Access and Loan Guarantee programs under TSBCI and any other statutorily authorized programs for TSBCI.
• Monitors and coordinates third-party financial reviews, in coordination with OOG’s Office of Compliance and Monitoring, including the accumulation of data, financial modeling, reporting, and monitoring of responses for the TSBCI program.
• Assists with the development and implementation of internal financial policies and procedures for TSBCI.
• Ensures compliance with established procedures, requirements, laws, and regulations; completeness of data; and presence of adequate documentation.
• Serves as a contributor to the achievement of TSBCI financial objectives and strategies related to TSBCI.
• Performs or reviews financial analysis scenarios, such as loan portfolio risk simulations using in-house financial modeling tools.
• Provides interpretation on technical questions of financial and regulatory compliance with applicable state and federal statutes and regulations.
• Assists in administering financial processes and systems developed to oversee financial institutions (Lenders) or their borrowers.
• Prepares vendor solicitations and other program related reports and responds to internal and external inquiries.
• Effectively monitors performance contracts in assigned portfolios and advises staff on matters relating to financial contracts, third party business agreements, etc.
• Markets and educates business prospects and communities on financing opportunities in relation to the program for product development, job growth and retention.
• Prepares and delivers presentations to internal and external audiences.
• Updates and maintains data related to private business, local units of government and non-profit organizations to ensure the most current and accurate information is available for program purposes.

How You’ll Qualify

• High school diploma or equivalent; and
• Six (6) years of professional experience in finance, accounting, economic development, economics, business administration, political science, public administration, or a related field.

Note: Experience and education may be substituted for one another on a year-for-year basis.

You’re a Great Fit with

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in finance, accounting, economic development, economics, business administration, political science, public administration, or a related field.

How to Apply

To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and resume, and apply online at www.workintexas.com. Paper applications and resumes are not accepted in person or via email.

Veterans

Veterans, Reservists, or members of the Guard can compare this position to Military Occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor’s Office.

Submit a separate application and resume for each position that you are qualified.

In Work in Texas, search for Office of the Governor job postings by the “Agency Job ID” listed as “Job #” on the position description – or – using the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) assigned posting ID number, listed as “TWC job number” on the position description.