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　　JOB OBJECTIVE: Serve as the THC's Lead Budget Analyst. Analyze and monitor the budget, state and federal grants/contracts, expenditures, and revenues of the Texas Historical Commission (THC). Prepare budgets and contribute to the accurate and appropriate development of the agencys overall budget, grants/contracts, revenues, and expenditure function. Provide oversight and direction to the secondary budget analyst. Oversee the workflow of other budget staff. Work under minimal supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Report directly to the Chief Financial Officer.ESSENTIAL DUTIES:Coordinate, prepare, and maintain internal operating budgets for assigned THC divisions in the Centralized Financial System.Oversee, monitor, and budget check requisitions in the CAPPS Financial module.Oversee and verify commitment accounting code setups and monitoring within the CAPPS Financial module.Ensure data is being entered correctly and verify the correct combo codes are being properly applied for monthly agency payroll processing reconciliation.Mentor and train division budget analysts or budget liaisons to ensure effective budget monitoring, management, and forecasting.Monitor and analyze budgets, expenditures, and encumbrances to identify risks and opportunities.Prepare, monitor, and analyze budget amendments as necessary and advise program staff, division management, and upper management on the status of agency budgets.Advise THC directors and managers on utilizing budgeted funds to achieve program objectives.Monitor and analyze the performance measures. Prepare quarterly and annual reports on these measures.Prepare fiscal information on proposed projects, procurements, and legislation.Monitor and report on hearings of legislative committees, such as the House Appropriations and Senate Finance Committees, during both regular and special sessions for actions that have or potentially have an impact on THC operations; take the lead in working with directors in preparing the Strategic Plan; take lead in preparing Legislative Appropriations Requests for upcoming biennia and entering reports on the Automated Budget and Evaluation System of Texas (ABEST).Conduct training on budget processes and procedures for office managers, division directors, and executive staff.Inform management of budget variations and revenue or spending trends, including any events likely to affect operations; provide explanations and recommended actions or strategies to promote the achievement of the agencys mission and effective utilization of resources.Assist in developing and maintaining budget policies, procedures, and automated processes.Adhere to an established work schedule with regular attendance.Follow all THC safety guidelines/procedures and ethics requirements.NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES:Perform other duties as assigned.Qualifications: (The application must specifically state how each of the following qualifications are met):Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university (two years of relevant work experience related to the essential duties may substitute for one year of college);Minimum four years work experience in complex budget preparation and analyses and/or accounting;Experience presenting budget information and instructions to staff at all levels in small and large group settings;Demonstrated leadership role over a team or a secondary budget analyst;Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including use of formulas and pivot tables;Valid Texas drivers license, acceptable driving record, and ability to drive a state vehicle; andRequi ed to travel up to 5% of the work period.An in-basket Excel activity will be administered prior to the interview.PREFER:Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, business, or a closely related field;Experience in complex budget preparation and analyses and/or developing program and/or agency-wide operating budgets for a governmental or quasi-state entity;Experience in budget and/or accounting in a Texas state agency or quasi-state entity and/orExperience with Power BI.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations relating to financial compliance and accounting theory (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles);Knowledge of the Texas state legislative process regarding accounting/budgeting;Effective verbal and written communication, human relations, and organizational skills;Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including use of formulas and pivot tables;Skill in providing customer service excellence to both internal and external customers;Skill in operating a personal computer with word processing, database, and spreadsheet software;Effective critical thinking skills;Ability to learn new accounting and ancillary systems quickly;Ability to analyze internal client needs and leverage accounting systems effectively to meet those needs;Ability to analyze problems, evaluate alternatives, and recommend effective solutions;Ability to process information logically and to assess validity;Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet strict deadlines while maintaining extreme attention to detail;Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment;Ability to adapt successfully and quickly to change and deliver quality results in a timely manner;Ability to plan, organize, and work independently, as well as within a team environment;Ability to work in a setting requiring self-motivation/cooperative decision-making and to work effectively with diverse groups of people;Ability to establish goals and objectives and to devise solutions to problems;Ability to organize information and provide clear audit trails for documentation;Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion; andAbility to maintain the highest level of confidentiality.REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION, OR LICENSURE:Must have or obtain a valid Drivers License and Defensive Driving Course to be able to operate state vehicles.ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL CONDITIONS: Normal office work environment and may have exposure to dust and environmental allergens consistent with normal business activities and human contact. Mostly sedentary in nature but may involve walking, standing, pulling and pushing, kneeling, stooping, and bending, performing tasks requiring fine motor skills and coordination, and safely lifting and carrying items weighing up to 30 pounds. Must be able to work extended periods at a computer and may require working extended hours and some evenings and weekends, as needed. May involve travel, occasionally overnight. The position requires regular, in-office presence but the agency telework policy may permit up to three days per week of remote work, subject to job and performance requirements.REMARKS (Application procedures, Special requirements): State of Texas application must be submitted through the CAPPS website. Only applicants interviewed will be notified of their selection or non-selection. Resu