• Job #: 2026-73
• TWC Job #: 17027459
• Travel Required: 5%
• Monthly Salary: $8,333.34 – $10,833.34
• Position Location: Austin, TX
• Group Step: B27
• Class: 1882
• Status: Open

Budget and Policy Advisor (Article I/VII) – Austin, Texas

The Office of the Governor is looking for a Budget and Policy Advisor (Governor’s Advisor III) to work in the Policy Division.

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 $8,333.34 – $10,833.34 a month ($100,000.08 – $130,000.08 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) program research, consulting, advising and analysis work related to Article I (General Government) and Article VII (Business and Economic Development) of the General Appropriations Act. The role focuses primarily on gaming regulation, Texas history and culture, and workforce public policy as needed to support and disseminate the Governor’s policy agenda, state budget, and state agency programming. Works to support the Governor, his executive team, and the division in formulating and answering questions, formally defining complex issues, and determining the most effective course of action to accomplish short-, mid-, and long-term budget and policy goals and objectives. Remains on-call, including on short notice, during legislative sessions, nights, weekends, and holidays for all related business matters relating to the work of the division and the OOG. Regularly speaks to complex policy, planning, and programmatic issues with clarity.

• Assigned to the team focused on Article I and Article VII of the General Appropriations Act.
• Researches, evaluates, and prepares comprehensive analyses of state agency budgets, proposed budget revisions, reports, issuing briefs, and flawless written materials on complex state fiscal, policy and programmatic issues for agency executives, boards, senior staff, the Texas Legislature, and other stakeholders.
• Reads and analyzes all legislation in their assigned issue areas.
• Analyzes budget decision ramifications.
• Monitors implementation of major legislation from legislative sessions.
• Evaluates legislation results to develop focus areas for future legislative sessions.
• Provides technical and programmatic assistance and leadership to state agency executives as required to successfully implement the Governor’s policy priorities statewide.
• Assists agency executives and boards in implementing, overseeing, and evaluating procedural and/or policy changes.
• Assists in the preparation of administrative reports, studies, and specialized research projects.
• Provides specialized budget and policy advice to the Governor and his executive team, and keeps the Governor and his executive team informed on pending legislation and legal issues.

How You’ll Qualify

• High school diploma or equivalent; and
• Three (3) years of professional experience in state level public budgeting and/or state level public policy.

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;
• Working knowledge of workforce regulation and public policy in Texas;
• Four (4) years of demonstrated experience working in the Texas Legislature;
• Working knowledge of Texas workforce policy and the Texas Workforce Commission;
• Demonstrated skill in advanced research, policy analysis, writing and public presentations;
• Advanced experience conducting policy research, data analysis, and fiscal analysis; and
• Strong quantitative and qualitative skills, experience in data analysis, an understanding of complex public finance issues, and an overarching interest in advancing strategic budget and policy initiatives.

How to Apply

To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and resume, and apply online at www.workintexas.com. 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.