Comptroller - Economic Development Analyst

Comptroller - Economic Development Analyst(00053893)

Organization

: COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS

Primary Location

: Texas-Austin

Work Locations

: Lyndon B Johnson Building (304-00001)111 E 17th StreetAustin78774

Job

: Office and Administrative Support

Employee Status

: Regular

Schedule

: Full-timeStandard Hours Per Week : 40.00

Travel

: Yes, 5 % of the TimeState Job Code : 1573Salary Admin Plan : BGrade : 20

Salary (Pay Basis)

: 5,416.67-5,916.67(Monthly)

Number of Openings

: 1

Overtime Status

: Exempt

Job Posting

: Oct 29, 2025, 2 : 55 : 06 PM

Closing Date

: Nov 13, 2025, 12 : 59 : 00 AM

Description

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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, 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

The Economic Development Program Specialist IV / Research Analyst in the Data Analysis and Transparency division conducts annual job compliance reviews for economic development programs, assessing submitted documentation to verify alignment with job and wage minimums and recommending corrective actions when necessary. The daily workflow will involve intricate compliance analysis, program subject matter expertise, and the advanced communication skills required when working with program agreement holders and stakeholders. As a Research Analyst, you will verify agreement compliance information, wage and job minimums of submitted materials, and communicate under strict statutorily timelines with stakeholders regarding the required materials. You will also respond to various types of information requests, collect and manage statutorily required reporting information, and assist team members on other projects when necessary. The Economic Development team is flexible, meticulous and solution-oriented. You would be a great fit for this role if you are self-motivated, resourceful, and can deliver results as a sole contributor and as part of a team.

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 in Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, Political Science or related field.
• Three (3) years full-time experience working with complicated and / or technical programs including large amounts of data, auditing submitted data, reviewing compliance documents and maintaining electronic filing systems

Preferred Experience :

Substitutions :

One (1) additional year of full-time minimum experience in handling a complicated and / or technical program may substitute for thirty (30 semester hours) of the required education with a maximum substitution of 120 semester hours (four years).

In this role you will :

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At the Comptroller's office, we know potential employees are looking for more than just a paycheck. The agency offers a strong benefits package for you and your family. Insurance, retirement plans, and a flexible work schedule are just the start.

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.

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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, sexual 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.