Comptroller - Transparency Analyst

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Comptroller - Transparency Analyst (00051584)
Organization: COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS
Primary Location: Texas-Austin
Work Locations: Lyndon B Johnson Building (304-00001) 111 E 17th Street Austin 78774

Job: Office and Administrative Support
Employee Status: Regular
Schedule: Full-time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time
State Job Code: 1572
Salary Admin Plan: B
Grade: 19
Salary (Pay Basis): 4,916.67 - 5,250.00 (Monthly)
Number of Openings: 1
Overtime Status: Exempt
Job Posting: Jul 31, 2025, 5:02:04 PM
Closing Date: Ongoing
Description

Applications must be filed at: https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=00051584


Please note that this job posting can be closed without notice and earlier than the closing date indicated in the posting if a suitable candidate is found. We encourage applicants to submit and complete the application promptly.

Are you ready to grow, make a positive impact? If you are seeking to gain knowledge, build your career, and network among goal-oriented professionals, this is the place for you!

Innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence best describes the culture here at the Comptroller’s Office. We take pride in the work we do serving as Texas' accountant, tax collector, treasurer, and much more! The Comptroller’s office serves virtually every citizen in the state. As Texas’ chief tax collector, accountant, revenue estimator, treasurer and purchasing manager, the agency is responsible for writing the checks and keeping the books for the multi-billion-dollar business of state government.

Our agency workforce is as diverse as the people of Texas we serve. We value our employees and take very seriously our collective commitment to public service. Personal development opportunities are strongly encouraged through available workshops, teambuilding exercises, and on the job training. We offer flexible scheduling that helps employees maintain a healthy work-life balance.

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ABOUT THE Division

General description

Join the Data Analysis and Transparency team as a Transparency Analyst! Work involves processing grant applications for the Rural Law Enforcement Grant Program and planning, developing and implementing detailed and specialized transparency-related projects pertaining to state government expenditures, revenue, budget, taxes and policy issues. Oversees the methods of analysis and the presentation of results, for printed and Web-based reports. The candidate must have the ability to learn new concepts quickly and apply knowledge appropriately in a highly active environment with ever-changing circumstances. Apply today and help the Comptroller’s office keep the Texas economy strong.

Work Hours

40 hours a week between the hours of 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. with occasional evening, weekend, and holiday hours. Hours may change based on business needs; especially during legislative sessions. This position may be eligible for a flexible/hybrid work schedule if certain conditions are met; working arrangements may change at any time as business necessitates.


Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree.
One (1) years of experience in performing project research and planning, data analysis and/or policy development.


Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, government, education, political science, economics, statistics, finance, research methodology or social science.
Experience with Texas state budget and/or working in a Texas state agency.
Experience interacting with and assisting local governments in complying with state government mandates and initiatives related to financial reporting.
Experience reviewing and analyzing legislation.
Experience with local, state and federal laws relating to public or social policy initiatives.
Experience researching, analyzing and writing of reports or Web content related to state and/or local government data, financial data or debt data.
Experience conducting complex data analysis using software programs such as Excel, Stata, SAS or SPSS.
Experience managing projects, including project planning, developing project timelines and managing multiple team members.
Experience communicating effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Experience presenting data, research methodologies and conclusions to diverse audiences.
Experience identifying and implementing process improvements.
Experience processing grant applications.


Substitution

A Postgraduate education with major coursework in business administration, public administration, government, education, political science, economics, statistics, finance, research methodology or social science may substitute for the experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with a maximum of 60 hours (two years).



In this role you will:

Plans, coordinates, conducts, and implements transparency-related projects. May process grant applications and compliance reports. Develops and documents plans, policies, procedures, and change orders for transparency-related projects focusing on local, regional, and state government finances. Reports actual project progress compared with planned progress to determine trends and variances. Oversees the methods of collection, analysis, and presentation or result implementation and the presentation of results for printed and Web-based reports. Reviews and organizes project timeline and resources. May lead small teams on transparency-related projects.
Prepares and presents reports for publication. Reviews data, legislation, regulations, and policies to determine impact. Evaluates findings relative to specific projects. Monitors consultant contracts. Provides input to and prepares correspondence, speeches, articles, press releases, reports, etc. Delivers presentations to outside groups and individuals.
Estimates and reports on expected time of completion of work, maintains records of work accomplished, time expended and prepares reports. Compiles and distributes project information, status reports. Translates complex data and information into relevant and valuable content for the public and monitors trends in data tools, concepts and technologies. Analyzes transparency trends affecting Texans and explains these in understandable form in printed and Web-based agency publications.
Prepares and provides work status briefing to management. Works with other federal, state, and local agencies, legislators and/or constituents. Communicates with the public. Drafts fiscal notes and determines administrative costs for pending legislation, as requested by management. Monitors legislative hearings of interest as appropriate.
Performs other duties as assigned.
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If you are seeking to gain knowledge, build your career, and network among goal-oriented professionals, this is the place for you!

Important Note to the Candidate:


Salary is contingent upon qualifications. If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.

MILITARY PREFERENCE
To receive MILITARY PREFERENCE, you are required to provide proof by attaching the necessary documentation to this job application.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions
Click on the occupational category for the position.

Additional MOS can be found at the State Auditor’s Office,
Military Crosswalk Guide.

The Texas Veterans Commission provides helpful employment information. Go to: http://www.texasskillstowork.com, http://www.onetonline.org, https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/ or www.careeronestop.org for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements and skill sets.


Applications submitted through Work in Texas:
Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete supplemental questions to be considered for the position. To complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile.

The Comptroller’s Office is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, ****** orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed applications. The application must contain the necessary information in the work history for the applicant to qualify for the position.

An applicant must be eligible to work in the United States to be hired at the Comptroller's office and must remain eligible, without sponsorship or any assurance of financial or other assistance from this agency, during the term of their employment.

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