RRC - Financial Analyst I - II (00056885)
Organization: RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS
Primary Location: Texas-Austin
Work Locations: RRC Headquarters 1701 N Congress Avenue Austin 78701
Job: Business and Financial Operations
Employee Status: Regular
Schedule: Full-time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
State Job Code: 1082
Salary Admin Plan: B
Grade: 20 22
Salary (Pay Basis): 4,263.16 - 5,736.28 (Monthly)
Number of Openings: 1
Overtime Status: Exempt
Job Posting: Apr 9, 2026, 12:02:48 PM
Closing Date: Apr 23, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Description
The Railroad Commission of Texas is a state agency with primary regulatory jurisdiction over the oil and natural gas industry; pipeline transport and pipeline safety; natural gas utilities; the LP-gas industry; and surface mining operations. You can find more details about us on the Railroad Commission of Texas' website here https://www.rrc.texas.gov/about-us/.
To support our mission to serve Texas, we need great people to join our team. We provide a great working environment along with outstanding benefits, including:
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick time, and at least 12 paid holidays per year
- Telework options for eligible positions
- Flexible work schedules
- Retirement pension with a 150% agency match – you can watch this YouTube video that describes this amazing benefit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJI6M7g73-w
- 401(k), 457(b) and Roth
- Health premiums 100% paid for full-time employees
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Wellness and Exercise Leave
- Career development programs/opportunities for advancement
For a complete list of our total compensation package, please visit our website at https://www.rrc.texas.gov/about-us/jobs/. To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees, visit the Employee Retirement Systems website at https://ers.texas.gov/benefits-at-a-glance.
General Description
The Railroad Commission of Texas is seeking a Financial Analyst I or Financial Analyst II to perform highly complex (senior-level) budget and financial analysis work. Major responsibilities include compiling, reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating budget and financial data; preparing reports and responding to inquiries; and recommending appropriate solutions to resolve budget and financial problems. This position works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Job Duties
- Assists in the development, approval, and monitoring of department budgets.
- Provides advice and assistance on the preparation and approval of proposed budget amendments.
- Conducts Monthly Financial Reviews of assigned department budgets.
- Analyzes and reviews budget and financial data for accuracy and conformance with state statutes and agency goals.
- Develops and implements internal budget and financial policies and procedures.
- Supports financial reporting.
- Provides interpretation of technical questions related to financial compliance with applicable state and federal statutes and regulations.
- Performs related work as assigned.
For Military Crosswalk information, please visit: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_AccountingAuditingandFinance.pdf
Qualifications
Financial Analyst I
Minimum Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university.
- One (1) year of experience in financial analysis or budgetary work.
- Experience and education may be substituted for one another.
Preferred Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in accounting, business administration, finance, economics, or a related field.
- Two (2) years of experience in financial analysis and budgetary work.
- CAPPS for state accounting systems.
- USAS for state accounting systems.
Financial Analyst II
Minimum Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university.
- (2) years of experience in financial analysis or budgetary work.
- Experience and education may be substituted for one another.
Preferred Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in accounting, business administration, finance, economics, or a related field.
- Three (3) years of experience in financial analysis or budgetary work.
- CAPPS for state accounting systems.
- USAS for state accounting systems.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of financial analyses and budgeting procedures of state agencies, including financial coding and document entry.
- Skill in computer operations, in applicable software, and in accounting software.
- Ability to perform and interpret budget and financial analyses.
- Ability to interpret statutes.
- Ability to analyze, evaluate, and summarize budget and financial records for accuracy and conformance to procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Ability to prepare reports and correspondence regarding findings.
- Ability to communicate effec