JOBSUMMARYPerforms routine (journey-level) budget preparation and analysis work. Work involves preparing, reviewing, and analyzing budgets and performance measures; and monitoring budgets and program performance. Works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the Director of Support Services.ESSENTIALJOBFUNCTIONSCollects, analyzes, and reports data that support alternative solutions to budget andmanagement problems.Examines operating budgets to determine whether funds have been appropriately allocated.Reviews budgets for accuracy and recommends adjustments for more effective use of funds.Assists with legislative appropriations requests, fiscal notes, and analyses of legislation.Maintains trend data and prepares graphs, reports, and forecastsAssists with budgets to provide management with expenditure data, trends, and recommendations.Assists in the preparation of operating budgets.Assists in reviewing, evaluating, and preparing requests for funds.Collaborates with the Finance team and may assist with financial transactions, as needed.Performs related works as assigned.MINIMUMQUALIFICATIONSPrior experience with state accounting, budgetary, and management principles, practices, and procedures; a minimum of two years.Ability to analyze fiscal management information and determine the appropriate use of funds.Experience with the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts systems such as CAPPS and USAS with voucher entries.Highly enthusiastic, motivated, and self-directed.Professional demeanor with the ability to integrate with a small agency and interact comfortably with board members and members of the legislation and their staff.Strong communication skills.A keen eye for detail.