Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Budget Analyst (Associate, Intermediate, or Senior)
Teacher Retirement System of Texas - Austin, Texas, United States, 78799
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4655 Mueller Boulevard Austin, Texas, 78723 United States
Budget Analyst (Associate, Intermediate, or Senior)
Requisition ID: req1251 Employment Type: Unclassified Regular Full-Time (URF)
Division: Budget and Financial Analysis Compensation: Dependent on Qualifications
Location: Bravo Building Job Closing: 8/15/2025 5:00pm
WHO WE ARE:
Service, Respect, and Connection are core to the individual and collective TRS experience. We know that great service rests on a foundation of relationships that connect us all to an empowering and rewarding career. At TRS, we're inspired by our employees who bring authenticity and commitment to our mission to improve the retirement security of public education employees and retirees throughout Texas. As a group of achievers, we tap collaboration and innovation to raise the bar in performance, administering and counseling pensions and healthcare benefits to ensure certainty for the future of our members. We invite you to join us, where both personal and career growth are respected, and where you can make a difference in our members' lives every day.
The Budget Analyst (Associate, Intermediate, or Senior) is responsible for performing budget and financial analysis work. The incumbent will develop, analyze, and execute budgets, position control, performance measures, and financial reports, and monitor fiscal activity and program performance. This position will proactively work with the Budget and Financial Analysis team; internal stakeholders, such as TRS business units, leadership and executive team members; and external stakeholders, such as the Texas State Legislature.
This vacancy will be filled at one of three levels: Budget Analyst Associate, Budget Analyst, or Budget Analyst Senior. Selected applicant will be offered the position that most closely matches their education and experience.
Salary Range : Budget Analyst Associate: $60,027- $71,889 Annual Budget Analyst: $81,168 - $101,460 Annual Budget Analyst Senior: $89,286-$111,608 Annual
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Budgetary & Fiscal Activities •Assists in or plans, coordinates, and prepares the agency's administrative operating budget, Legislative Appropriations Request (LAR), and other financial (and legislative) reports. •Assist in the development of the Annual Administrative Operating Budget Report for the GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award program. •Plans, coordinates, and prepares the Annual Administrative Operating Budget Report for the GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award program.
(Budget Analyst Senior) •Assists with coordinating and preparing the agency's strategic plan and performance measures. •Assists in or maintains the budgetary system and financial reporting tools. •Reviews and approves all procurement, fiscal and personnel transactions for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. •Assists in or (Oversees and) prepares monthly and annual reconciliations on the agency budgetary and expenditure system, OpenGov, Procurement and Vendor System (PAVES), the Comptroller of Public Accounts (CPA) Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS), the Legislative Budget Board (LBB) Automated Budget and Evaluation System of Texas (ABEST) application, and the Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS). •Assists with or provides budget, expenditure, and position oversight, including developing monitoring tools and financial analysis reports. •Informs management of budget activities including deviations, concerns, and events likely to affect operations; explains causes; and measures and reports effects on agency's resources.
(Budget Analyst and Senior) •Conduct quarterly budget meetings to review organizational spending to ensure that it is within the budget. •Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual budgetary reports, including periodic and ad-hoc management reports regarding budgetary and fiscal activities for internal use and Board of Trustee reporting.
(Budget Analyst and Senior) •Provide guidance and training to agency staff on budgetary and expenditure system processes. •Coordinates the reporting of quarterly and annual performance measures.
(Budget Analyst) (Senior oversees) •Coordinates the reporting of USAS quarterly expenditure reconciliations in ABEST.
(Budget Analyst) (Senior oversees) •Assist in the annual clean-up and close-out of accounts at Fiscal Year-end.
(Budget Analyst) (Senior oversees) •Prepares a variety of technical financial reports to provide management with expenditure data, trends, and recommendations.
(Budget Analyst and Senior) •Participates on finance related agency committees and special projects as needed. •Serves in back up capacity to the Senior Budget Analyst and the Director of Budget and Financial Analysis. •Aides management and team members as needed. Analysis & Reporting •Analyze the distribution of budget and resource allocations across agency business operations and departments to ensure compliance with budgetary laws, regulations, and policies. •Analyze key drivers of budget variances and assist in developing, updating, and maintaining models and financial systems to budget, forecast, analyze, and report financial data. •Monitors and analyzes appropriation, encumbrance, and cash balances. •Monitors and analyzes position control.
(Senior) •Analyzes expenditure patterns. •Makes recommendations on the use and distribution of funds, including allocation of indirect program costs and budget evaluation techniques. •Informs management of budget deviations, problems, and events likely to affect operations; explains causes; and measures and reports effects on agency's resources. •Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual budgetary reports, including periodic and ad-hoc management reports regarding budgetary and fiscal activities for internal use and Board of Trustee reporting. •Assists with or coordinates and prepares of a variety of technical reports on estimates, costing data, and budget limits; and compiles and analyzes data for the legislative process. •Assists with or coordinates the reporting of quarterly and annual performance measures. Support •Serves as part of the internal control process for budget and fiscal management. •Serves as the budget liaison with internal business units to field budgetary and fiscal related inquiries. •Assists or supports the Director of Budget & Financial Analysis in analyzing budget proposals and identifying alternatives if the projected results are unsatisfactory. •Supports the preparation of key presentations and financial reports to communicate the budgetary plan and progress to executive-level administration. •Prepares key presentations and financial reports to communicate the budgetary plan and progress to executive-level administration.
(Senior) •Presents financial analysis to influence management decisions.
(Senior) •Assists with special projects as needed. •Participates on finance related agency committees and special projects as needed.
(Budget Analyst and Senior)
•Performs related work as assigned.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING:
Required Education •Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, business administration or a closely related field. •High school diploma or equivalent and additional full-time experience in advanced budget preparation, budget analysis, budget management or related experience may be substituted on an equivalent year-for-year basis.
Required Experience •One (1) year of full-time experience in advanced budget preparation, budget analysis, budget management or related experience.
(Associate) •Three (3) years of full-time experience in advanced budget preparation, budget analysis, budget management or related experience.
(Budget Analyst) •Five (5) years of full-time experience in advanced budget preparation, budget analysis, budget management or related experience.
(Senior) •A master's degree or doctoral degree in a closely related field may be substituted on an equivalent year-for-year basis.
Preferred Qualifications •Knowledge of State of Texas governmental financial systems (ABEST, USAS, USPS, CAPPS). •Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) statements. •Knowledge of Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Knowledge of •Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) statements, and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) statements. •Knowledge of State of Texas governmental financial systems (Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System [CAPPS], Automated Budget and Evaluation System of Texas [ABEST], USAS.
(Senior) •State budget, expenditure, and fiscal policies and procedures.
(Budget Analyst and Senior)
Skill in •Performing work that often requires knowledge commonly acquired through a prolonged course of specialized academic instruction in a business field. •Analyzing detailed accounting records, troubleshooting associated problems, and interpreting and applying applicable laws, policies, and procedures. •Interacts with internal and external stakeholders in a friendly and professional manner, works to resolve inquiries quickly and effectively. •Communicates effectively using prescribed formats, and adhering to all rules of spelling, grammar, punctuation, diction and style. •Performs computations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division correctly using whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages. •Using a computer in a Windows environment with Microsoft Office word processing, spreadsheet, and other business software to analyze data and prepare correspondence and reports. •Working effectively under pressure to meet strict deadlines while maintaining extreme attention to detail. •Accurately and rapidly using a calculator. •Excel for analysis of large data sets.
Ability to •Must be able to operate office equipment including computer, telephone, fax/copy machine and any related peripherals. •Apply basic knowledge to accomplish operational tasks. •Use advanced-to expert-level knowledge to perform in-depth strategic tasks, administrative and operational studies; develop and perform statistical and research studies and address business problems.
(Senior) •Establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with co-workers, agency staff, and external contacts. •Work effectively in a professional team environment.
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) Codes: Veterans, Reservists or Guardsmen with experience in the Military Occupational Specialty ( https://www.trs.texas.gov/files/trs-military-crosswalk.xlsx ) along with the minimum qualifications listed above may meet the minimum requirements and are highly encouraged to apply. Please contact Talent Acquisition at careers@trs.texas.gov with questions or for additional information.
To view all job vacancies, visit www.trs.texas.gov/careers or www.trs.csod.com/careersite.
For more information, visit www.trs.texas.gov.
4655 Mueller Boulevard Austin, Texas, 78723 United States
Budget Analyst (Associate, Intermediate, or Senior)
Requisition ID: req1251 Employment Type: Unclassified Regular Full-Time (URF)
Division: Budget and Financial Analysis Compensation: Dependent on Qualifications
Location: Bravo Building Job Closing: 8/15/2025 5:00pm
WHO WE ARE:
Service, Respect, and Connection are core to the individual and collective TRS experience. We know that great service rests on a foundation of relationships that connect us all to an empowering and rewarding career. At TRS, we're inspired by our employees who bring authenticity and commitment to our mission to improve the retirement security of public education employees and retirees throughout Texas. As a group of achievers, we tap collaboration and innovation to raise the bar in performance, administering and counseling pensions and healthcare benefits to ensure certainty for the future of our members. We invite you to join us, where both personal and career growth are respected, and where you can make a difference in our members' lives every day.
The Budget Analyst (Associate, Intermediate, or Senior) is responsible for performing budget and financial analysis work. The incumbent will develop, analyze, and execute budgets, position control, performance measures, and financial reports, and monitor fiscal activity and program performance. This position will proactively work with the Budget and Financial Analysis team; internal stakeholders, such as TRS business units, leadership and executive team members; and external stakeholders, such as the Texas State Legislature.
This vacancy will be filled at one of three levels: Budget Analyst Associate, Budget Analyst, or Budget Analyst Senior. Selected applicant will be offered the position that most closely matches their education and experience.
Salary Range : Budget Analyst Associate: $60,027- $71,889 Annual Budget Analyst: $81,168 - $101,460 Annual Budget Analyst Senior: $89,286-$111,608 Annual
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Budgetary & Fiscal Activities •Assists in or plans, coordinates, and prepares the agency's administrative operating budget, Legislative Appropriations Request (LAR), and other financial (and legislative) reports. •Assist in the development of the Annual Administrative Operating Budget Report for the GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award program. •Plans, coordinates, and prepares the Annual Administrative Operating Budget Report for the GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award program.
(Budget Analyst Senior) •Assists with coordinating and preparing the agency's strategic plan and performance measures. •Assists in or maintains the budgetary system and financial reporting tools. •Reviews and approves all procurement, fiscal and personnel transactions for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. •Assists in or (Oversees and) prepares monthly and annual reconciliations on the agency budgetary and expenditure system, OpenGov, Procurement and Vendor System (PAVES), the Comptroller of Public Accounts (CPA) Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS), the Legislative Budget Board (LBB) Automated Budget and Evaluation System of Texas (ABEST) application, and the Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS). •Assists with or provides budget, expenditure, and position oversight, including developing monitoring tools and financial analysis reports. •Informs management of budget activities including deviations, concerns, and events likely to affect operations; explains causes; and measures and reports effects on agency's resources.
(Budget Analyst and Senior) •Conduct quarterly budget meetings to review organizational spending to ensure that it is within the budget. •Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual budgetary reports, including periodic and ad-hoc management reports regarding budgetary and fiscal activities for internal use and Board of Trustee reporting.
(Budget Analyst and Senior) •Provide guidance and training to agency staff on budgetary and expenditure system processes. •Coordinates the reporting of quarterly and annual performance measures.
(Budget Analyst) (Senior oversees) •Coordinates the reporting of USAS quarterly expenditure reconciliations in ABEST.
(Budget Analyst) (Senior oversees) •Assist in the annual clean-up and close-out of accounts at Fiscal Year-end.
(Budget Analyst) (Senior oversees) •Prepares a variety of technical financial reports to provide management with expenditure data, trends, and recommendations.
(Budget Analyst and Senior) •Participates on finance related agency committees and special projects as needed. •Serves in back up capacity to the Senior Budget Analyst and the Director of Budget and Financial Analysis. •Aides management and team members as needed. Analysis & Reporting •Analyze the distribution of budget and resource allocations across agency business operations and departments to ensure compliance with budgetary laws, regulations, and policies. •Analyze key drivers of budget variances and assist in developing, updating, and maintaining models and financial systems to budget, forecast, analyze, and report financial data. •Monitors and analyzes appropriation, encumbrance, and cash balances. •Monitors and analyzes position control.
(Senior) •Analyzes expenditure patterns. •Makes recommendations on the use and distribution of funds, including allocation of indirect program costs and budget evaluation techniques. •Informs management of budget deviations, problems, and events likely to affect operations; explains causes; and measures and reports effects on agency's resources. •Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual budgetary reports, including periodic and ad-hoc management reports regarding budgetary and fiscal activities for internal use and Board of Trustee reporting. •Assists with or coordinates and prepares of a variety of technical reports on estimates, costing data, and budget limits; and compiles and analyzes data for the legislative process. •Assists with or coordinates the reporting of quarterly and annual performance measures. Support •Serves as part of the internal control process for budget and fiscal management. •Serves as the budget liaison with internal business units to field budgetary and fiscal related inquiries. •Assists or supports the Director of Budget & Financial Analysis in analyzing budget proposals and identifying alternatives if the projected results are unsatisfactory. •Supports the preparation of key presentations and financial reports to communicate the budgetary plan and progress to executive-level administration. •Prepares key presentations and financial reports to communicate the budgetary plan and progress to executive-level administration.
(Senior) •Presents financial analysis to influence management decisions.
(Senior) •Assists with special projects as needed. •Participates on finance related agency committees and special projects as needed.
(Budget Analyst and Senior)
•Performs related work as assigned.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING:
Required Education •Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, business administration or a closely related field. •High school diploma or equivalent and additional full-time experience in advanced budget preparation, budget analysis, budget management or related experience may be substituted on an equivalent year-for-year basis.
Required Experience •One (1) year of full-time experience in advanced budget preparation, budget analysis, budget management or related experience.
(Associate) •Three (3) years of full-time experience in advanced budget preparation, budget analysis, budget management or related experience.
(Budget Analyst) •Five (5) years of full-time experience in advanced budget preparation, budget analysis, budget management or related experience.
(Senior) •A master's degree or doctoral degree in a closely related field may be substituted on an equivalent year-for-year basis.
Preferred Qualifications •Knowledge of State of Texas governmental financial systems (ABEST, USAS, USPS, CAPPS). •Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) statements. •Knowledge of Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Knowledge of •Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) statements, and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) statements. •Knowledge of State of Texas governmental financial systems (Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System [CAPPS], Automated Budget and Evaluation System of Texas [ABEST], USAS.
(Senior) •State budget, expenditure, and fiscal policies and procedures.
(Budget Analyst and Senior)
Skill in •Performing work that often requires knowledge commonly acquired through a prolonged course of specialized academic instruction in a business field. •Analyzing detailed accounting records, troubleshooting associated problems, and interpreting and applying applicable laws, policies, and procedures. •Interacts with internal and external stakeholders in a friendly and professional manner, works to resolve inquiries quickly and effectively. •Communicates effectively using prescribed formats, and adhering to all rules of spelling, grammar, punctuation, diction and style. •Performs computations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division correctly using whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages. •Using a computer in a Windows environment with Microsoft Office word processing, spreadsheet, and other business software to analyze data and prepare correspondence and reports. •Working effectively under pressure to meet strict deadlines while maintaining extreme attention to detail. •Accurately and rapidly using a calculator. •Excel for analysis of large data sets.
Ability to •Must be able to operate office equipment including computer, telephone, fax/copy machine and any related peripherals. •Apply basic knowledge to accomplish operational tasks. •Use advanced-to expert-level knowledge to perform in-depth strategic tasks, administrative and operational studies; develop and perform statistical and research studies and address business problems.
(Senior) •Establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with co-workers, agency staff, and external contacts. •Work effectively in a professional team environment.
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) Codes: Veterans, Reservists or Guardsmen with experience in the Military Occupational Specialty ( https://www.trs.texas.gov/files/trs-military-crosswalk.xlsx ) along with the minimum qualifications listed above may meet the minimum requirements and are highly encouraged to apply. Please contact Talent Acquisition at careers@trs.texas.gov with questions or for additional information.
To view all job vacancies, visit www.trs.texas.gov/careers or www.trs.csod.com/careersite.
For more information, visit www.trs.texas.gov.