Resource Management Analyst II - Design Division - Austin, TX

Texas Department of Transportation•Austin, TX

About The Position

Monitors budget activities and assists with budget preparation; analyzes human resources, equipment and resource data management; and performs complex budget/resource forecasting and reporting for District or Division. Analyzes expenditures, revenues, economic trends, and process effectiveness to develop and run scenarios for administrative planning purposes. Work requires contact with other governmental officials. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, finance or related discipline.
Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis.
3 years budget analysis and forecasting and related experience.
Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent.
Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.
Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Extensive knowledge of: Budgeting methods and procedures
Generally accepted accounting principles, procedures, and terminology
Fiscal planning and management practices
Developing, implementing, monitoring budgets and financial reporting
Financial management and accounting systems
Expert skill in: Performing statistical analysis
Considerable knowledge of: Inventory management systems
Purchasing methods and procedures
Proficient skill in: Maintaining effective working relationships with others
Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and reports
Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems

Responsibilities

Manges and monitors budget activities, coordinates budget preparation, and performs budget/resource forecasting and reporting.
Prepares legislative impact statements, Legislative Appropriations Requests, troubleshoots FIMS discrepancies, and monitors budgets within area of responsibility.
May serve as a lead worker by serving as a resource for complex questions; presenting workflow and operational updates to the supervisor/manager; providing input on team members' career conversations; and approving leave requests to ensure operations coverage.
Analyzes data trends and creates reports or correspondence to explain resource expenditures, economic impacts, or monthly/ad hoc reports
Compiles data for upcoming fiscal year budget requests and/or financial and special reports.
Analyzes expenditures, revenues, economic trends, and process effectiveness to develop and run scenarios for administrative budget planning purposes.
Reviews requests for resource reallocations, evaluates justifications, recommends actions and submits Additional Funding and Budget Requests.
Implements and interprets administrative policies and procedures
Trains other employees
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.