MISSION: The Texas Education Agency (TEA) will improve outcomes for all public-school students in the state by providing leadership, guidance, and support to school systems.

Core Values:

• We are Determined: We are committed and intentional in the pursuit of our main purpose, to improve outcomes for students.
• We are People-Centered: We strive to attract, develop, and retain the most committed talent, representing the diversity of Texas, each contributing to our common vision for students.
• We are Learners: We seek evidence, reflect on success and failure, and try new approaches in the pursuit of excellence for our students.
• We are Servant Leaders: Above all else, we are public servants working to improve opportunities for students and provide support to those who serve them.

POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Texas Education Agency is seeking to hire a Flexible and Facilities Programs Analyst. This position is in the State Funding Division which is responsible for administering the Foundation School Program (FSP). The FSP determines the amount of state and local funding due to school districts under Texas school finance law and provides the state share of this funding to districts. The State Funding Division also produces reports and other data related to school finance. The Flexible Programs and Facilities Programs Analyst supports schools by processing applications for the Optional Flexible School Day Program (OFSDP), Optional Flexible School Year Program (OFYP), and assisting lead financial analysts with administering the Bond Guarantee Program, Instructional Facilities Allotment (IFA) and Existing Debt Allotment (EDA). The scope of work involves analyzing financial data and reviewing laws and rules related to the OFSDP, OFYP, BGP, IFA and EDA programs’ information used in the state’s school finance formulas. This position works closely with leadership and financial analysts in the Division of State Funding to ensure effective and efficient program implementation in compliance with applicable statues and regulations.

The work involves processing applications in accordance with laws and rules; compiling, reviewing, and analyzing financial data; providing expert technical assistance to school districts, agency staff, government agencies, and the general public. The work demands meticulous attention to detail, a passion for accuracy, and the capability of analyzing data and applying the results. The successful candidate will have a strong customer service background, an aptitude for working with financial concepts and a high proficiency using intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel functions.

Flexible work location within the state of Texas may be considered for qualified candidates.

Please note that a resume, tailored cover letter, and short answer responses are required attachments for applying to this position. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Additionally, applicants who are strongly being considered for employment must submit to a national criminal history background check.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Process Efficiency and Control: Processes OFSDP and OFYP applications by ensuring compliance with established procedures; applicable statutes and regulations; completeness of data; and presence of adequate documentation. Supports the review of BGP applications and IFA refunding amendments.
• Customer Service and Technical Assistance: Provides expert technical assistance to school districts, agency staff, government agencies, and the general public with regard to OFSDP and OFYP applications and assists with inquiries regarding the BGP, IFA and EDA programs.
• Financial Analysis: Reviews formulas related to program funding, updates Summary of Finance (SOF) reports and processes outstanding balances; Creates Microsoft Excel spreadsheets with complex formulas. Assists with processing IFA refunding amendments and the analysis of financial soundness of applicants for the BGP.
• Effective Communication: Researches technical questions and develops and maintains associated rules, web content, correspondence, manuals, presentations and standard operating procedures related to OFSDP and OFYP and assists with communications regarding the BGP, IFA and EDA programs.
• Inter-Division Coordination: Performs other duties as assigned; this includes teaching skills and responsibilities to other positions, cross-training for different skill sets, collaborating with state funding staff on projects, and supporting the administration of the SOF reports and related financial transactions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university. Major coursework in accounting, business administration, finance, economics, or a related field is preferred.

Experience: At least two (2) years of experience in financial analysis and regulatory work.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

• Share the belief that all Texas students can achieve at high levels and are able to succeed in college, career, or the military
• A strong customer-service mindset with a focus on engaging both internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to analyze, evaluate and interpret financial data and formulas
• Highly skilled in using data analysis software including Microsoft Excel
• Meticulous attention to detail with an ability to produce high quality work in a dynamic environment
• Highly organized; ability to manage multiple projects at once and meet deadlines
• Ability to break down complex information into comprehensive parts, ask questions, synthesize and analyze
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• A desire to self-reflect, give/receive feedback and continuously improve
• Ability to engage in a collaborative, results-oriented team environment
• Strong experience providing online and telephone customer support and technical assistance preferred

As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or veteran status, unless an applicant is entitled to the veteran’s preference.

Additional Military Crosswalk (occupational specialty code) information can be accessed here. Click on the military “occupational category” that corresponds with the state classification in this job posting title to review the codes, ratings, and description for the matching position provided by the State Auditor's Office.

This position requires the applicant to meet Agency standards and criteria which may include passing a pre-employment criminal background check, prior to being offered employment by the Agency.

No phone calls or emails, please. Due to the high volume of applications, we do not accept telephone calls and cannot reply to all email inquiries. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.