Do you have a passion for public state service and enjoy making a difference? The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) is hiring! We regulate the insurance industry, administer the Texas workers’ compensation system, perform the duties of the State Fire Marshal’s Office, and educate and protect consumers. Apply now if you’re looking for a rewarding career in public service. The Texas Department of Insurance is in the Capitol Complex, in the Barbara Jordan Building at 1601 Congress Avenue in Austin, near the Texas Capitol.

Benefits of working at TDI:

·Flexible work schedules.

·Work-life-balance.

·96 hours of accrued vacation a year.

·96 hours of accrued sick leave a year.

·20+ holidays every year.

·Career advancement opportunities.

·Free parking.

·401(k) and 457 Programs.

·State of Texas retirement plan with a lifetime annuity through the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS).

·Free comprehensive medical insurance for full-time employees and 50% off premium costs for dependents (state pays other 50%).

·Optional benefits like dental, vision, life insurance, and many more.

·Qualified employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Before you apply:

TDI does not sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment visa.

Learn about our selection process, our military employment preference, licensing, and credential requirements.

Budget Analyst II

This position assists, prepares, and analyzes operating budgets; compiles financial data and reports relating to budgetary activities; assists, prepares and revises biennial appropriations requests, and provides technical advice and assistance to agency staff on budgetary matters. Works under general direction with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

This position:

·Reviews both financial and operating budget reports submitted for accuracy and for pointing out those areas where more appropriate use of funds can be made and necessary fund transfers

·Assist in monitoring and analyzing operating budgets to determine funding authority and availability

·Provides advice and assistance to operating managers on financial planning and management, ways to better utilize funds and personnel, improvement of management accountability, and efficient means to reach program objectives

·Assists in the development of annual operating budget, budget policies, procedures, and instructions

·Assists in the preparation of the biennial legislative appropriations request

·Assists with preparation of reports or responses for legislative inquiries

·This position monitors compliance with General Appropriations Act

·Prepares fiscal notes during legislative sessions

·Assists in completion of the Annual Operating Budget

·Assists in completion of the biennial Legislative Appropriations Request

·Monitors operating budget and process personnel actions and purchase requests within allowable turn-around time

·Performs other duties as assigned

This position requires:

·Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with major course work in business, finance, accounting, public administration, or in a field relative to assignment.

·One (1) years’ experience in auditing, accounting, budget preparation and analysis, statistical analysis or policy development.

·Education and experience relevant to position requirements may be substituted for one another on a year-for-year basis.

·Regular work attendance.

Preferences for this position include:

·Experience using Automated Budget and Evaluation System of Texas (ABEST), Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS), Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS).

·Experience writing Fiscal Notes and/or cost impact statements.

This position requires demonstrated knowledge of:

·State laws, rules, procedures, and regulations relevant to job requirements.

·Texas state government budget principles, appropriations process, and financial systems

·Accounting principles and practices

·Capabilities and products of electronic data processing

This position requires demonstrated skill in:

·Problem solving and critical thinking.

·Using Microsoft Office software applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint.

·Using personal computers sufficient to enter and extract data from related systems and programs such as Centralized Accounting Payroll and Personnel (CAPPS) and other systems required to perform the job.

·Analyzing fiscal data and determining the need and best use of funds; to foresee types of reports and schedules which will be of assistance to the agency and Budget Office

·Writing fiscal notes and/or cost impact statements

·Advanced Analytical skills

·Calculating budgets and performing mathematical formulas involved in these calculations

·Performing research of complex information

·Effective communicating technical information both verbally and in writing

This position requires the demonstrated ability to:

·Communicate and work effectively with a wide range of people with varied skills, knowledge, and backgrounds.

·Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.

·Analyze and solve work-related problems and work independently on a variety of administrative work and technical assignments.

·Manage and coordinate multiple tasks and priorities to meet necessary deadlines.

·Work both independently and as a team player.

·Apply critical thinking to analyze, consolidate and interpret budgetary activities

·Express recommendations in a specific, concise, and understandable manner

·Gather, analyze, evaluate, and present expenditure data clearly and concisely

·Analyze fiscal data and determine the need and best use of funds

·Foresee types of reports and schedules which will be of assistance to the agency and Budget Office

·Plan and organize work to produce timely and meaningful results

Military Employment Preference

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To receive a military employment preference, you must submit the required documents, as applicable, with your application. See How to Apply – Military Employment Preference

Applicable Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes are included, but not limited to one of the following:

36B, 310X, FIN10, 3451 & 6F0X1

Click or copy and paste the following link into your browser to access Military Crosswalk information:

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_AccountingAuditingandFinance.pdf

How to apply:

You may apply through CAPPS Career Center or Work in Texas (WIT)

The following information is required with your submission. Your submission must include complete:

·Employment history (month and year).

·Duties and responsibilities.

·Education.

·Certifications.

·Licenses.

·Supplemental questions (if applicable)*.

We may reject submissions that do not include all the required information.

*If you are applying through WIT, log into CAPPS Career Center to access supplemental questions and review your submission.