Budget Analyst

Budget Analyst

The City of Round Rock is seeking a curious, analytical, and detail-oriented Budget Analyst to play a key role in supporting financial decision-making across our organization. This is a great opportunity for candidates who love working with numbers, solving problems, and turning data into insights—and it's especially appealing for professionals who have never considered municipal work before.

Why? Because here, your work directly impacts city services, long-range planning, community quality of life, and the financial strength of one of Texas's fastest-growing cities. You'll collaborate with departments across the organization, assist leaders in making strategic decisions, and help ensure our budget remains accurate, transparent, and aligned with community goals.

Whether you're coming from the private sector or bringing public-sector experience, this position provides meaningful work, stability, and the chance to contribute to a mission that matters.

Posted pay range is the starting salary. Pay rate offered is based on experience.

As a Budget Analyst, you'll support departments, leadership, and the community by:

• Assisting departments with their budget requests while providing guidance on policy, historical actuals, revenue estimates, and financial procedures
• Monitoring, tracking, and forecasting revenues and expenditures for budget development and reporting
• Conducting financial analyses, including budget-to-actuals, historical trends, projections, and cost-benefit studies
• Ensuring data integrity by reconciling budget reports with the general ledger
• Supporting the Budget Manager with research for projects requested by the City Manager's Office, CFO, or other departments
• Preparing and presenting financial reports tailored to different audiences
• Applying critical thinking, strong writing skills, and excellent communication to clearly explain financial data and insights

You're analytical, organized, and naturally curious. You enjoy digging into data, noticing trends, and translating financial information into clear, actionable insights. You can balance precision with big-picture thinking, and you communicate well with both finance-savvy colleagues and those who don't speak "numbers" every day.

You'll thrive here if you enjoy collaborative problem solving, working across departments, and supporting decisions that have a real impact on the community.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field
• At least three years of accounting, budgeting, or related financial experience
• Additional education beyond a bachelor's may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis

Why Work for the City of Round Rock?

• Purpose-driven work: Your analysis will support real programs, real services, and real people.
• Professional development: Exposure to budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, and cross-departmental collaboration.
• Stability & growth: Municipal finance offers long-term career pathways and opportunities to broaden your skill set.
• A supportive team: You'll join a knowledgeable group of professionals who value accuracy, innovation, and service.

Certificates and Licenses Required

• Valid Driver's License

2026 CITY OF ROUND ROCK EMPLOYEE BENEFITS OVERVIEW

At the City of Round Rock, our employees drive our success. We believe serving the community starts with taking care of our employees. We're committed to offering competitive and comprehensive benefits that not only protect your health and financial future but also help you thrive both professionally and personally.

Health & Medical Coverage

Robust Medical Plans: Comprehensive in-network coverage, 100% covered preventive care, and competitive deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums. The City invests in employee well-being by paying a significant share of premiums and providing subsidies for dependent coverage.

No-Cost, On-Site Primary Care Health Clinic: Free primary care visits at RockCare for employees and eligible dependents, ensuring convenient, quality care.

Dental and Vision Benefits

Dental Plan : Low copays and in-network savings for exams, cleanings, fillings, and major dental procedures.

Vision Plan : Affordable vision coverage with benefits for exams, eyewear, and contact lens services—ensuring you see clearly every day.

Leave Benefits

Paid Parental Leave: Bond with your newest family member through paid parental leave that supports work-life balance when it matters most.

Generous Vacation and Sick Leave Accruals: Accrue 120 hours of vacation leave and 96 hours of sick leave in year one!

Personal Leave: Full-time exempt employees enjoy 40 hours of personal leave a year.

12 Paid City Holidays: A holiday schedule designed for rest, recharge, and time with family and friends.

Life, Disability, and Supplemental Insurance

Life & AD&D Insurance : Basic life insurance provided at no cost with optional voluntary coverage available to ensure your family's security.

Disability Coverage : Short- and Long-Term Disability plans protect your income in the event of illness or injury.

Supplemental Benefits : Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Gap insurance help cover unexpected costs, easing financial stress during tough times.

Flexible Spendings, Retirement & Savings

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs): Pre-tax options for health care and dependent care expenses that help you manage out-of-pocket costs.

2:1 Match on Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) Retirement Pension : Secure your future with our TMRS retirement plan—your savings grow twice as fast! You contribute 7% of your pre-tax gross salary to an account that earns at least 5% interest every year. At retirement, the City matches your TMRS account 2:1 and also provides a supplement death benefit.

457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans: Boost your financial goals by deferring some of your pre-tax income and investing it for growth.

Tuition Assistance: Support for further education and career development.

Balancing Work and Life

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access free, confidential counseling services for personal or work-related challenges.

Legal & ID Theft Protection: Enjoy peace of mind with affordable legal assistance and identity theft protection for life's unexpected challenges.

Pet Insurance: Keep your furry family members healthy with optional pet insurance that helps cover vet costs.

Wellness Benefits:

Free 24/7 gym access with showers, lockers, and modern equipment.

Free Round Rock Public Library card with access to LinkedIn Learning training.

Free Yoga and Strength/Conditioning classes.

Free or discounted memberships to local recreation centers and access to community resources.

Free pool passes (excluding RockNRiver).

Free access to training courses, online and in-person.

And so much more!