Budget Analyst Information Technology
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Job Location:
Austin, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
21 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
General Information
**Minimum salary is listed. Actual salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience.**
The Information Technology Budget Analyst collaborates across multiple teams through evaluations fiscal analysis policy recommendations and communication in writing and oral settings; and works on special projects for the Legislative Budget Board (LBB) relating to information technology projects in state government.
The position reports to the Information Technology Manager and works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.Essential Responsibilities
- Examine budgets/requests to assess whether funds are appropriately allocated budgeted and expended.
- Develop budget and policy recommendations and accurately reflect recommendations in information systems.
- Collect organize analyze data and prepare written materials including publications.
- Orally present and explain significant policy/budget issues to LBBmanagement legislative committees and others providing conciseexplanations and recommendations/options for resolution.
- Estimate the fiscal impact of legislation and agency exceptional item requests.
- Analyze cost data for IT projects at various state agencies.
- Develop implement and complete reviews research studies risk analyses and other IT related requests.
- Review assigned capital IT budget items and projects.
- Conduct quality control testing on IT applications.
- Analyze and provide recommendations related to potential risk of the agencys IT exceptional items throughout session.
- Evaluate risks in state contracts related to IT budget items and projects.
- Contribute to agency projects and perform related work as assigned.
Essential Attributes and Skills
- Understanding of information technology concepts.
- Understanding of information technology concepts and project management principles is preferred.
- Work effectively with LBB and assigned agency management and staff and legislators/legislative staff.
- Think critically take initiative and use goodjudgment.
- Knowledge of legislative budget and QAT processes.
- Communicate professionally in writing and orally (including presentationsin formal and information settings).
- Ability to work on computers for extended periods of time.
- Create timely relevant accurate and polished work products.
- Ability to maintain objectivity and express ideas without bias.
- Use business tools successfully ( AccessGoogle Chrome email customized applicationsdesktop pc laptop/tablet and smart phone).
- Skill in listening and responding appropriately in a variety of settings.
- Identify alternatives and make recommendations supported with evidence.
- Maintain confidential and sensitive information and follow agency protocols.
- Understand legislative/budget processes and budget performance and operations of assigned agency.
- Work at a computer and desk for extended periods of time.
Attributes Required of Every LBB Employee- Embrace agency mission/core values and follow policies procedures and processes.
- Work effectively withLBBmanagement and staff as well as all external customers.
- Coordinate collaborate and employ good interpersonal skills; demonstrate positive outlook.
- Balance concurrent projects work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities/deadlines.
- Act with motivation organization and attention to details; complete tasks with an appropriate level of independence.
- Be punctual and have regularattendance.
- Work overtime on nights weekends and holidays as necessary to meet agency deadlines.
EducationandExperience- Graduation from an accredited college or university is required.
- Degree major or minor related to the work of the LBB including but not limited to: Economics IT Management Public Administration Government Political Science or Public Affairs preferred.
- Earned graduate degree is preferred.
Supplemental Information
To apply for this position you must initially set up an account and select a Username and Password through . You may apply directly through the posting list on our website or on the website. To set up an account go to Please be sure to write down your Username and Password. Human Resources will not be able to retrieve this information. Only on-line applications will be accepted.
Examples of an applicants work product and/or copies of transcripts may be required as condition of interview. Finalist may be given a work-related exercise. The person hired may be required to submit official transcripts. Credentials earned at foreign colleges and/or universities must have been evaluated by an acceptable entity and must be equivalent to credentials awarded by U.S. regionally accredited institutions of higher education.
The person hired may not simultaneously be employed by the Legislative Budget Board and another state agency or Texas public institution of public/higher education. Any job offer from the Legislative Budget Board is contingent upon: proof of eligibility/authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis; and proof of compliance with the Selective Service Law for males between the ages of 18 and 25.
The Legislative Budget Board is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment or in the provision of services on the basis of race color religion sex national origin age or disability. Applicants should communicate requests for disability-related accommodations during the application process to LBB Human Resources at email address.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Business Process
- Active Directory
- Customer Service
- Information Technology
- HIPAA
- Information Security
- Infrastructure
- Linux
- Project Management
- Nist
- Risk Assessments
- Procedures
- hardware
- Data Analysis
- Technical Support
