Transportation Financial Analyst I - (2602378)
Position Information Home to SXSW, Austin City Limits (ACL), and glorious natural springs and parks, Austin, Texas, is one of the fastest-growing areas in the United States, as well as the Live Music Capital of the World. Austin is the historic state capital of Texas and is the location of the Texas Department of Transportation Headquarters. TxDOT's Financial Management Division is seeking a Budget Analyst III or Transportation Analyst I. Come join our team at our beautiful, new Stassney campus in Austin, where you will have access to covered employee parking, walking trails, on-site fitness center, coffee bar, and on-site cafeteria. We have a diverse workforce of over 13,000 employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, let's talk!
Stassney Campus: https://youtu.be/u42vEZacDgA
: 65,000.00
: 75,000.00
: Yearly FLSA Status: Exempt
Stassney Hq - Main
6230 East Stassney Lane
Austin 78744
: Yes, 5 % of the Time Shift: Day Job Shift Details: 40 Location Flexibility: Onsite
Benefits and Perks At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including: Retirement Plans Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules Paid Leave and Holidays Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees On-the-Job Training Tuition Assistance Program Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives Career Development and Advancement Opportunities Family-Friendly Policies and Programs In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance. For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)
Performs transportation programming, letting project scheduling, and federal funding preparation and analysis work. Oversees projects/grants/programs/lettings to include application, approval, monitoring, audits, investigations, and authorizing funding. Work involves administering project programming and scheduling processes and systems; reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating project funding data; preparing reports and responding to inquiries. Interpreting, reviewing, and implementing state and federal statues, legislation, laws, and/or policies. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives.Essential Duties:Assist with development and monitoring the 24-month letting schedule, fiscal constraint, and letting/funding processes in accordance with the statewide plan as authorized in the Unified
Transportation Program (UTP)Coordinates project scheduling, programming, and funding review/approval for assigned district(s) within TXDOTCONNECT and the Department's Category AnalysisMonitors financial constraint of assigned district(s) construction funding allocations, as established annually by the Chief Financial Officer in accordance with the agency's Cash Forecast.Prepares Federal Project Authorization and Agreements (FPAA); reviews Advanced Funding Agreement (AFAs), confirm funding eligibility and assists assigned districts with federal funding
questionsAssists with the advertisement of construction and maintenance projects in the centralized advertisement program, in accordance with state and federal requirementsEnsures compliance with federal and state laws, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards pertaining to programsPrepares and distributes letting, project funding, federal/state funds management reportsAssists with data integrity and quality control processes to ensure accuracy/consistency of internal and external reportsPerforms other job responsibilities as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:Education: Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related discipline. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum QualificationsExperience: 2 years experience in funding administration, planning, budgeting or working with state or federal funding. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent).
Preferred Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration and Government, etc. highly preferredCompetencies:Considerable knowledge of -Budgeting methods and proceduresFinancial management and accounting systemsApplicable laws, rules, and regulationsProficient skill in -Monitoring the status and progress of projectsAnalyzing and organizing business and technical dataInterpreting applicable informationUsing computers and applicable programs, applications, and systemsAbility to -Communicate effectivelyPhysical Requirements and Working Conditions:Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
Sitting - prolonged periods of time
Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive readingConditions of Employment:
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)
: Finance/Accounting
: Full-time
: Regular
: Standard
: Non-Management
: Sep 15, 2026, 7:44:17 PM
: Sep 30, 2026, 4:59:00 AM
State Job Title/s: Budget Analyst III State Job Code/s: 1157
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category. To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category. https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions
Applicant Information The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990. Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information
The Texas Department of Transportation is responsible for maintaining 80,000 miles of road and for supporting aviation, rail, and public transportation across the state. TxDOT and its 12,000 employees are committed to working with others to provide safe and reliable transportation solutions for Texas by maintaining a safe system, addressing congestion, connecting Texas communities, and being a Best in Class state agency. Find out more at www.txdot.gov. “Like” us on Facebook, www.facebook.com/txdot ; and follow us on Twitter, www.twitter.com/txdot .
