Budget Analyst

Job Description

Are you a numbers-savvy professional with a keen eye for financial analysis? Join our dedicated team at Tarleton State University as a Budget Analyst, where you'll contribute to our mission of academic excellence and community service. We offer a supportive work environment, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth within the Texas A&M University System

The Budget Analyst, under direction, develops financial models, develops and maintains statistical models, and prepares projections, analyzes variances, and reports findings. Prepare reports and financial presentations. As a part of the Division of Finance & Administration, the budget team serves as a resource to all levels of management and entities within Tarleton to develop financial plans that support and align with the strategic plan and goals of the institution. This is an in-office position located in Stephenville, TX. Normal working hours are Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm. Must have the ability to work remotely at the request of the university in times of inclement weather or other special circumstances.

Responsibilities: 

• Assist university departments in all aspects of the budgetary process 
• Preparation of Annual Budget and Legislative Appropriation Request 
• Monitor and management of current year budgets and actuals 
• Processing of personnel request as it relates to the impact of the institutions budget and finances 
• Additional Duties include the preparation of reports, research and assessment of budget issues, conduct training, and provide appropriate guidance on budget matters to various stakeholders. 
• Judgement/Problem Solving: Identifies problems and analyzes causes, recommends actions after evaluating alternative solutions with follow up to ensure corrections.   
• Writes reports, letters, and other communicative means 
• Receptive to feedback and constructive criticism 
• Accepts Accountability for actions 
• Development of performance measures  
• Input, analysis, and coordination of budget information into software system. 
• Development of long-range financial forecasting model to assist for preparing annual budgets and decision making. 
• May perform additional duties and projects as requested. 

Minimum Requirements

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in applicable field, preferably in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or another related field.  
• Three years of related experience 

Preferred:

• Master’s Degree
• Experience in Higher Education/State Agency financial/Budgetary Activities

Salary

Commensurate with experience

Salary Range

The target base annual salary range is $49,370 to $84,311 and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position. Tarleton State University offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages. As part of the Tarleton family, the following benefits are also available to full time and qualifying part time employees:

Educational Benefits - employee perks that help enrich, grow, and foster career and professional development:

• Family Education Benefit (Tuition Scholarship) – scholarship opportunities for Tarleton employees, their spouses, or their dependents available after 6 months of continued full-time employment. Click the link to learn more about this incredible Texan benefit!
• Masters Educational Assistance – is designed to invest in and assist employees further their knowledge, skills, and job effectiveness through 100% of eligible tuition and fees being paid on enrollment. Click link for additional guidelines and details!

Employee Health, Wellness, and Financial Planning

• Fully covered employee health insurance
• Reimbursement of Insurance Premium Deductions! The State of Texas contributes to eligible employees’ insurance coverages as of the 1st day of the month following 60 days of employment in an eligible position. For those who elect coverage PRIOR to the first of the month after 60 days of employment, Tarleton State University will reimburse employees the State contribution towards health coverage during those first 60 days.
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement and Insurance programs

Paid Leave

Tarleton employees enjoy one of the greatest PTO packages in the area!

• Paid sick leave
• Holiday pay
• Vacation
• Longevity pay
• Paid Birthday Leave – Tarleton State University awards all leave-eligible employees paid time off for their birthday!

Other

• Complimentary tickets to all Athletic and Performing Fine Arts events!
• Tarleton Employees enjoy two complimentary general admission tickets for athletics and performing fine arts events on campus! Join Texan Nation on the bleachers or in the auditorium.
• Employee Wellness Release Time
• Staff Gym Membership Discount with Campus Recreation
• and other Tarleton Discounts

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a completed application for consideration. Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

Application Procedure:

During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via "Submit" action.

Employment applications must include:

• Completed online application
• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications
• Curriculum Vitae or Resume
• At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information

Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered.  Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application.  “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.