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Overview
Applications must be filed at: CAPPS Taleo system. We endeavor to maintain timely communication with all applicants by updating application statuses as promptly as possible. For the most accurate information about your application, log in to the CAPPS application portal regularly to monitor status changes or updates. This job posting can be closed without notice and earlier than the closing date indicated if a suitable candidate is found. Applicants are encouraged to submit and complete the application promptly. Innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence describe the culture here at the Comptroller’s Office. The Comptroller’s office serves as Texas’ accountant, tax collector, treasurer, and more, serving virtually every citizen in the state. Our agency values diversity and public service. Personal development opportunities are encouraged through available workshops, teambuilding exercises, and on-the-job training. Flexible scheduling helps employees maintain a healthy work-life balance. About the Division
General description The Economic Development Program Specialist IV/Research Analyst in the Data Analysis and Transparency division conducts annual job compliance reviews for economic development programs, assessing submitted documentation to verify alignment with job and wage minimums and recommending corrective actions when necessary. The daily workflow involves complex compliance analysis, program subject matter expertise, and advanced communication with program agreement holders and stakeholders. As a Research Analyst, you will verify agreement compliance information, wage and job minimums of submitted materials, and communicate under statutory timelines with stakeholders regarding required materials. You will respond to information requests, collect and manage statutorily required reporting information, and assist team members on other projects as needed. The Economic Development team is flexible, meticulous, and solution-oriented. A good fit is someone who is self-motivated, resourceful, and can deliver results as a sole contributor and as part of a team. Work Hours 40 hours per week between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m., with occasional evening, weekend, and holiday hours. Hours may change based on business needs, especially during legislative sessions. This position may be eligible for a flexible/hybrid work schedule if certain conditions are met; working arrangements may change at any time as business necessitates. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, Political Science or related field. Three (3) years full-time experience with complicated and/or technical programs including large data sets, auditing submitted data, reviewing compliance documents, and maintaining electronic filing systems. Preferred Experience Post bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, Political Science, Business Administration or related field. Experience in analyzing government program compliance documents, coordinating multiple statutorily mandated deadlines, maintaining databases, advanced Microsoft Excel, and working independently. Substitutions One (1) additional year of full-time minimum experience in handling a complicated and/or technical program may substitute for thirty (30) semester hours of required education, with a maximum substitution of 120 semester hours (four years). In this role you will Provide oversight and guidance to ensure compliance with statutory requirements by requesting, receiving, and processing documentation within mandated deadlines. Maintain and evaluate documentation submitted by agreement holders to support program integrity and operational consistency. Conduct annual job compliance reviews for the economic development program, assessing submitted documentation to verify alignment with job and wage minimums and recommending corrective actions when necessary. Administer compliance redetermination requests, offering interpretation and support to agreement holders navigating program requirements. Respond to open records requests and administrative hearings, applying program knowledge to ensure transparency and procedural accuracy. Maintain economic development databases used to track project reporting, entering data when it becomes available and verifying accuracy. Review annual and biennial reports and work with program participants to update data and prepare documents to provide the most current information available. Assist in the review of economic development amendments when required. Assist other economic development sections as needed. Perform other duties as assigned. Maximize Your Earnings At the Comptroller’s Office, we offer a strong benefits package for you and your family. Insurance, retirement plans, and a flexible work schedule are among the benefits. See our benefits offering for details. Important note to the candidate: salary is contingent upon qualifications. If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation, please inform the hiring representative scheduling your interview. Additional Information
MILITARY PREFERENCE To receive MILITARY PREFERENCE, you are required to provide proof by attaching the necessary documentation to this job application. For more information visit the Texas Veterans Commission and related resources. Applications submitted through Work in Texas (WIT) require completion of supplemental questions in CAPPS Recruit. The Comptroller’s Office is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed applications. The application must contain the necessary information in the work history for the applicant to qualify. An applicant must be eligible to work in the United States and must remain eligible during the term of employment without sponsorship or assurances of financial or other assistance.
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Applications must be filed at: CAPPS Taleo system. We endeavor to maintain timely communication with all applicants by updating application statuses as promptly as possible. For the most accurate information about your application, log in to the CAPPS application portal regularly to monitor status changes or updates. This job posting can be closed without notice and earlier than the closing date indicated if a suitable candidate is found. Applicants are encouraged to submit and complete the application promptly. Innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence describe the culture here at the Comptroller’s Office. The Comptroller’s office serves as Texas’ accountant, tax collector, treasurer, and more, serving virtually every citizen in the state. Our agency values diversity and public service. Personal development opportunities are encouraged through available workshops, teambuilding exercises, and on-the-job training. Flexible scheduling helps employees maintain a healthy work-life balance. About the Division
General description The Economic Development Program Specialist IV/Research Analyst in the Data Analysis and Transparency division conducts annual job compliance reviews for economic development programs, assessing submitted documentation to verify alignment with job and wage minimums and recommending corrective actions when necessary. The daily workflow involves complex compliance analysis, program subject matter expertise, and advanced communication with program agreement holders and stakeholders. As a Research Analyst, you will verify agreement compliance information, wage and job minimums of submitted materials, and communicate under statutory timelines with stakeholders regarding required materials. You will respond to information requests, collect and manage statutorily required reporting information, and assist team members on other projects as needed. The Economic Development team is flexible, meticulous, and solution-oriented. A good fit is someone who is self-motivated, resourceful, and can deliver results as a sole contributor and as part of a team. Work Hours 40 hours per week between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m., with occasional evening, weekend, and holiday hours. Hours may change based on business needs, especially during legislative sessions. This position may be eligible for a flexible/hybrid work schedule if certain conditions are met; working arrangements may change at any time as business necessitates. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, Political Science or related field. Three (3) years full-time experience with complicated and/or technical programs including large data sets, auditing submitted data, reviewing compliance documents, and maintaining electronic filing systems. Preferred Experience Post bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, Political Science, Business Administration or related field. Experience in analyzing government program compliance documents, coordinating multiple statutorily mandated deadlines, maintaining databases, advanced Microsoft Excel, and working independently. Substitutions One (1) additional year of full-time minimum experience in handling a complicated and/or technical program may substitute for thirty (30) semester hours of required education, with a maximum substitution of 120 semester hours (four years). In this role you will Provide oversight and guidance to ensure compliance with statutory requirements by requesting, receiving, and processing documentation within mandated deadlines. Maintain and evaluate documentation submitted by agreement holders to support program integrity and operational consistency. Conduct annual job compliance reviews for the economic development program, assessing submitted documentation to verify alignment with job and wage minimums and recommending corrective actions when necessary. Administer compliance redetermination requests, offering interpretation and support to agreement holders navigating program requirements. Respond to open records requests and administrative hearings, applying program knowledge to ensure transparency and procedural accuracy. Maintain economic development databases used to track project reporting, entering data when it becomes available and verifying accuracy. Review annual and biennial reports and work with program participants to update data and prepare documents to provide the most current information available. Assist in the review of economic development amendments when required. Assist other economic development sections as needed. Perform other duties as assigned. Maximize Your Earnings At the Comptroller’s Office, we offer a strong benefits package for you and your family. Insurance, retirement plans, and a flexible work schedule are among the benefits. See our benefits offering for details. Important note to the candidate: salary is contingent upon qualifications. If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation, please inform the hiring representative scheduling your interview. Additional Information
MILITARY PREFERENCE To receive MILITARY PREFERENCE, you are required to provide proof by attaching the necessary documentation to this job application. For more information visit the Texas Veterans Commission and related resources. Applications submitted through Work in Texas (WIT) require completion of supplemental questions in CAPPS Recruit. The Comptroller’s Office is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed applications. The application must contain the necessary information in the work history for the applicant to qualify. An applicant must be eligible to work in the United States and must remain eligible during the term of employment without sponsorship or assurances of financial or other assistance.
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