Financial Analyst II

Position Information

Home to SXSW, Austin City Limits (ACL), and glorious natural springs and parks, Austin, Texas, is one of the fastest-growing areas in the United States, as well as the Live Music Capital of the World. Austin is the historic state capital of Texas and is the location of the Texas Department of Transportation Headquarters. TxDOT's Financial Management Division is seeking a Financial Analyst II. Come join our team at our beautiful, new Stassney campus in Austin, where you will have access to covered employee parking, walking trails, on-site fitness center, coffee bar, and on-site cafeteria. We have a diverse workforce of over 13,000 employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, let's talk!

Stassney Campus:

Benefits and Perks

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Position Description

Performs financial analysis and regulatory work involving compiling, reviewing, and analyzing financial data; preparing reports and responding to inquiries; and recommending appropriate action to resolve financial and regulatory problems. Works under general supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Essential Duties:

• Identifies trends, variances, risks, and opportunities through data analytics and develops actionable recommendations.
• Develops and maintains financial models, dashboards, and reports to maximize funding utilization and minimize lapse risk.
• Provides financial analysis and technical expertise to leadership, districts, divisions, and external stakeholders.
• Reviews and prepares FPAAs, AFAs, and related funding documents to ensure financial integrity and regulatory compliance.
• Produces executive-level financial reports, funding analyses, and performance metrics for leadership, Commission, and statewide initiatives.
• Supports agency initiatives, legislative implementation, and business process improvements through financial analysis and funding strategy development.
• Analyzes appropriations and transportation legislation to determine funding eligibility, assesses impacts to federal and state transportation programs, and provides recommendations to leadership on funding strategy and compliance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education : Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, Public Administration or related Mgmt. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis . Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Experience : 3 years financial analysis work. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). *Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis OR related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.*

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, finance, economics or a related field is highly preferred

Competencies:

Extensive knowledge of -

• Financial analysis, data extraction, and reconciliation across multiple financial and operational systems
• Advanced analytics and reporting tools, including Excel, Tableau, and Power BI
• Creating executive-level financial reports, dashboards, and presentations
• Identifying trends, risks, and opportunities to drive informed business decisions and improve financial performance

Considerable knowledge of -

• Financial regulations, policies, and compliance requirements
• Financial reporting development, data analysis, and business intelligence solutions
• Data quality assurance, trend analysis, and performance measurement
• Communicating financial insights and recommendations to support decision-making

Proficient skill in -

• Responding to incoming requests from business areas on reports and applications.
• Monitoring the status and progress of projects
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Analyzing and organizing business, financial, and technical data
• Ability to communicate effectively

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• Sitting - prolonged periods of time
• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

Conditions of Employment:

Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)