Budget Analyst jobs in San Antonio, TX

APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE FILED ONLINE THROUGH CAPPS RECRUIT AT:
https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=00038049

APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH WORK IN TEXAS:
Applicants may submit applications through Work In Texas (WIT), however applicants must complete the supplemental questions in CAPPS Recruit to be considered for the position. In order to complete the supplemental questions, please register and/or login to CAPPS Recruit and access your profile. Go to CAPPS Recruit to Sign In (Link: https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en)

Your job application must be complete and thorough including responding to all the supplemental questions. Your application must contain complete job histories, which includes job titles, dates of employment, name of employer and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information.

NOTES TO THE APPLICANT:

TMD State Employees support the Texas Military Department by delivering critical services that enable the agency to meet its strategic goals. Your work will contribute to the support we offer our Texas National Guard members, thereby multiplying their capability to serve at home and abroad as missions dictate. The Texas Military Department provides a benefits package that includes, but is not limited to:

• Health insurance benefits (employee premiums are covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
• Optional Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance at competitive rates
• Generous paid vacation, sick leave, and State and Federal holidays
• Defined benefit retirement structure known as a cash balance benefit, with a state match equal to 150% of the account balance at retirement and guaranteed earnings of at least 4% annually
• Additional voluntary retirement savings programs (Texa$aver 401(k) and 457 programs)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Potential for modified work schedules including flex, compressed, or telework (position dependent)
• Free access to Camp Mabry Museum and historical structures
• Robust free training access through Texas Military Department’s Web-Based Learning Program
• Expansive Employee Assistance Program and complimentary counseling services
• Employee Wellness and Physical Fitness Programs

Military membership is not required for this position.

ABOUT US:

Our Agency: The Texas Military Department (TMD) is commanded by The Adjutant General of Texas, the state's senior military official appointed by the governor, and is comprised of the Texas Military Department (State & Federal Civilian Employees), the Texas Army National Guard (TXARNG), the Texas Air National Guard (TXANG) and the Texas State Guard (TXSG).

Our Vision: America’s premier state military organization comprised of professional mission-ready forces, fully engaged with our communities, and relevant through the 21st century.

Our Mission: Provide the Governor and the President with ready forces in support of state and federal authorities at home and abroad.

BRIEF POSITION SUMMARY

Performs highly complex (senior-level) budget preparation and analysis work for the Texas Air National Guard (TXARNG) - Lackland. Work involves planning, organizing, coordinating and evaluating budgetary activities to include examining, reviewing, and analyzing budgets and financial data; preparing and revising operating budgets and appropriation requests; and providing technical advice and assistance on budgetary matters. Responsible for preparing and analyzing operating budgets, appropriation requests, performance measures, compiling statistics and providing forecasting and assistance on budgetary matters. Reports to the Facility Manager and works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

WORK HOURS: Tuesday-Friday, 10 Hours a day, 40 Hours a week

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares, analyzes, forecasts, and monitors project and program operating budgets; and performs related financial and reconciliation functions.
• Prepares financial statements, reports, schedules, and exhibits; prepares and/or processes general journal entries; and prepares and/or processes payment, cash, purchase, travel, and related vouchers.
• Prepares legislative appropriations requests, fiscal notes, analyses of legislation, requests for federal funding and agency budget instructions.
• Performs forecasting activities utilizing trend analysis and other forecasting methodologies.
• Provides advice and assistance, ways to better utilize funds and staff, improvement in management accountability, and efficient means to reach program objectives.
• Advises on areas in which action may be required to stay within budget.
• Examines operating budgets to determine whether funds have been appropriately allocated based on classification of costs and appropriation authority.
• Assists in developing and implementing TXANG Lackland’s budgetary policies and procedures, as well as the development and improvement of budget processes/systems.
• Recommends adjustments to methods and procedures to comply with TMD and Air Force policies, regulations, instructions and or other applicable publications.
• Analyzes internal processes and recommends procedural or policy changes to improve operations.
• Assists in the analysis of expenditure patterns and cost drivers, and in making recommendations on the use of funds.
• Assists in interpreting and ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations.
• Attends work regularly and observes approved work hours in accordance with agency state employee policies & procedures handbook.
• May occasionally work evenings, weekends, or holidays.
• Performs related tasks as assigned.

MINIMIUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university is required. (Substitution allowed)

PREFERRED EDUCATION:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, business, public administration, or a related field is preferred.

SUBSTITUTION:

• Additional years of full-time work experience in accounting budget preparation and analysis and/or performance measurement report work may substitute for required education on a year-per-year basis.

EXPERIENCE:

• Four years of experience in accounting, auditing, finance, budget preparation and analysis, or a related financial discipline is required.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications to include Word, Excel and PowerPoint is required.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Experience using Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS) is preferred.
• Experience using (Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS) is preferred.

REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE:

• Valid driver's license is required within the first 30 days of employment. Satisfactory driving records are required for operating state or personal vehicles to conduct agency business.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Selected candidate must pass federal security background investigation. The process includes a National Agency Check and Inquiry (NACI) and fingerprinting. New employees must complete and sign the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Form SF85. Completed forms are submitted to the OPM for the background investigations.
• The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires all new employees to present proof of eligibility to work in the United States within three (3) days of being hired. The Texas Military Department participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
• Upon hire with the State of Texas, males between the ages of 18 through 25 must provide proof of registration or exemption with the Selective Service. For further information, visit the Selective Service website at https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfVerification.aspx.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• state and federal laws and regulations relevant to governmental budgeting, accounting, and fiscal management procedures;
• financial administration, budgetary control, fiscal accounting, General Appropriations Act guidelines and state restrictions governing the allocation and expenditure of funds;
• accounting and budgeting techniques, principles, and practices;
• generally accepted accounting principles and budget practices and procedures;
• agency programs, policies, and procedures;
• forecasting methodologies; and
• performance measurement and reporting.

Skill in:

• handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines;
• developing measures of performance and measures of effectiveness;
• using a computer for word-processing, data entry/retrieval, and spreadsheet software, with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; and
• analyzing financial data.

Ability to:

• devise solutions to budget related issues;
• gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze fiscal information;
• develop and evaluate policies and procedures; prepare complex and concise reports within required timeline;
• interpret policies, procedures, and regulation;
• maintain appropriate communication with senior leadership;
• work well independently and as a member of a team;
• work weekends, holidays, and additional hours, as needed;
• analyze financial records and reports;
• communicate effectively; and
• establish effective working relationships with internal staff and customers.

PHYSICAL/WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is typically performed in a sedentary office setting involving sitting, standing and walking to perform job duties. Work requires extensive use of a personal computer and telephone. Position may periodically require the ability to lift, carry, move and/or set up equipment and materials that weigh up to 25 pounds. Requires the ability to travel up to approximately 5% of the time.

MILITARY EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE

If you qualify for a Military Employment Preference, it is mandatory that you provide the required documentation at the time of applying. Documentation must be provided before a Military Employment Preference can be granted.

• Currently Serving U.S. Armed Forces or Texas National Guard - Statement of service memo
• Veteran – DD Form 214 (or Equivalent)
• Spouse of a member of the United States Armed Forces or Texas National Guard serving on active duty – Marriage certificate and verification of duty status (active duty orders, PCS orders, statement of service)
• Spouse of a veteran if the spouse is the primary source of income for the household and the veteran has a total disability rating based either on having a service-connected disability with a disability rating of at least 70 percent or on individual unemployability – Marriage certificate, VA Civil Service Preference Letter indicating disability rating, and documentary proof of income
• Surviving Spouse of a Veteran who has not remarried - Marriage certificate and DD Form 1300
• Orphan of a Veteran who was killed during active duty – Birth Certificate and DD Form 1300
• Disabled Veteran - VA Civil Service Preference Letter

VETERANS:

Use your military skills to qualify for this position or other jobs. Go to www.texasskillstowork.com to translate your military work experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications, and skill sets.

Veterans, Reservist or Guardsmen with an MOS or additional duties that fall in the following fields or other related fields pertaining to the minimum experience requirements may meet the minimum qualifications for this position and are highly encouraged to apply:

United States Army: 36B Financial Management Technician

United States Navy: No Military Equivalent

United States Coast Guard: FIN10 Finance

United States Marine Corps: 3451 Financial Management Resource Analyst

United States Air Force: 6F0X1 Financial Management and Comptroller

United States Space Force: No Military Equivalent

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

Contact TMD’s Veteran's Liaison, Paul Love if you have questions at (512)782-3836 or staffingHR@military.texas.gov

The Texas Military Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, genetic information, or status as an individual with a disability or protected veteran status in employment or in the provision of services.