Financial Analyst II

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!

At TxDOT we value employee work-life-balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include flexed work schedules, wellness leave incentive, in-house fitness center, career development programs, tuition assistance, and various other benefits. For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: https://ftp.dot.state.tx.us/pub/txdot-info/hrd/careers/hidden_benefits.pdf

Stassney Campus: https://youtu.be/u42vEZacDgA

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)

Performs advanced (senior-level) financial analysis and regulatory work. Works under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Develop and maintain comprehensive sources of examination-related policies and procedures. Integrate conflicting programmatic and financial objectives into recommendations for agency management. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Essential Duties:

• Prepare Cash‑Flow Forecasts — Develops and updates short‑ and long‑term cash‑flow projections, incorporating revenue trends, expenditure patterns, and program requirements.
• Analyze Financial Data — Reviews, evaluates, and interprets financial information to identify variances, trends, and potential impacts to TxDOT’s cash position.
• Perform Reconciliations — Reconciles financial data from multiple systems to ensure accuracy and completeness of forecasting inputs.
• Prepare Reports — Produces recurring and ad‑hoc financial reports, dashboards, and summaries for division leadership and agency stakeholders.
• Coordinate With Internal Partners — Works with districts, divisions, and other financial units to gather data, validate assumptions, and support agencywide financial processes.
• Support Compliance Activities — Applies knowledge of state appropriations, transportation funding mechanisms, and legislative requirements in financial analysis and reporting.
• Improve Processes — Identifies opportunities to enhance forecasting methodologies, reporting workflows, and data management practices.
• Maintain Documentation — Ensures work products are audit‑ready and supported by clear, accurate documentation.

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:

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, formulas, and data visualization.
• Experience preparing financial forecasts or cash‑flow models.

Competencies:

• Knowledge of governmental accounting, state appropriations, and transportation funding structures.
• Skill in financial analysis, data interpretation, and variance evaluation.
• Skill in using financial systems and extracting data for analysis.
• Skill in communication with both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.

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)

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category. 

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.

Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information