Comptroller - Transparency Analyst III

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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, team-building exercises, and on-the-job training. We offer flexible scheduling that helps employees maintain a healthy work–life balance.

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Join the Data Analysis and Transparency team as a Transparency Analyst! Work involves 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.

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.

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree.
• One (1) year of experience in performing project research and planning, data analysis and/or policy development.

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a 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…