Governor’s Advisor

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Job #: 2025-04

• TWC Job #: 16763547
• Opening Date: 9/26/2024
• Travel Required: 5%
• Monthly Salary: $7,500.00 - $10,000.00
• Position Location: Austin, Texas
• Group Step: B27
• Class: 1883
• Status: Veteran Hold

Governor’s Advisor – Austin, Texas

The Office of the Governor is looking for a Governor’s Advisor (Governor’s Advisor IV) to work in the Budget Division.

Who We Are

The Office of the Governor works to build a healthier, safer, freer, and more prosperous future for all Texans. We are located primarily within the Texas State Capitol Complex in Austin.

What You’ll Earn

The salary is $7,500.00 - $10,000.00 a month ($90,000.00 - $120,000.00 a year).
Benefits include medical insurance, sick leave, and vacation leave. Also, State of Texas employees are eligible for a defined retirement plan. Learn more: https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits

What You’ll Do

This is a job that performs advanced (senior-level) consulting, advising and analysis work related to Article I of the General Appropriations Act, focusing primarily on Tax Policy, as needed to support and disseminate the Governor’s statewide agenda. Effectively assists and leads state agency executives and boards in strategizing, planning, performance measurement and the strategic allocation of resources. Effectively supports the Governor, his executive team, the Texas Legislature, and other stakeholders in formulating and answering questions, formally defining complex business issues, and determining the most effective course of action to accomplish short-, mid-, and long-term programmatic goals and objectives. Provides superior customer service, including complex technical assistance to the Legislature, senior staff, other state agencies and constituents. Governor’s Advisors remain on-call, including on short notice, during legislative sessions, nights, weekends, and holidays for all related business matters relating to the work of the Budget Division.

• Assigned as team lead focused on Article I of the General Appropriations Act.
• Assists agency executives, boards, senior staff, the Texas Legislature, and other stakeholders in researching, evaluating, and preparing comprehensive analyses of state agency budgets, proposed budget revisions, reports, issuing briefs, and flawless written materials on complex state fiscal and programmatic issues.
• Analyzes budget decision ramifications.
• Monitors implementation of major legislation from legislative sessions.
• Evaluates legislation results to develop focus areas for future legislative sessions.
• Provides superior technical and programmatic assistance and leadership to state agency executives as required to clearly disseminate and successfully implement the Governor’s budget priorities statewide.
• Assists the Governor and his executive team in program planning, development, and implementation.
• Conducts benchmarking studies, surveys, inspections, and reviews as required to evaluate and determine compliance with certification requirements, applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Evaluates agency operations and business issues and prepares timely and factual reports of findings and recommendations.
• Assists agency executives and boards in implementing, overseeing, and evaluating procedural and/or policy changes.
• Assists in the preparation of administrative reports, studies, and specialized research projects.
• Engages community and professional groups through public speaking and demonstrated leadership as needed to coordinate, improve, and stimulate interest in state programs and to achieve local success for the Governor’s statewide initiatives and programs.
• Identifies gaps in resources and recommends improvements. Develops sound action plans to improve existing programs and start new initiatives.
• Monitors programs and determines where further research and resources are required.
• Speaks to complex budget, planning, and programmatic issues with clarity.

How You’ll Qualify

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university; and
• Four (4) years of progressively responsible budget, policy and/or specialized programmatic experience.

Note: Experience and education may be substituted for one another on a year-for-year basis.

You’re a Great Fit with

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience working in and around the Texas Legislature;
• Demonstrated skills in advanced research, policy analysis, writing and public presentations;
• Experience conducting policy research, data analysis, and fiscal analysis; and
• Strong quantitative and qualitative skills, an understanding of complex public finance issues, and an overarching interest in advancing strategic budget and policy initiatives.

Other Things to Know and When You Should Apply

It’s a great job for a professional who enjoys consulting, advising and analysis work. Apply now by submitting a state of Texas application. Applications are reviewed daily.
Telework opportunities are available upon request. Reliable internet is required. Alternate work schedules and telework may be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview process.

Veterans, Reservists or members of the Guard can compare this position to Military Occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office.

Registration, Certification or Licensure

Valid Texas Driver’s License.

Physical Requirements and/or Working Conditions

This classification functions in a standard office environment. Ability to move up to 20 Ibs. Ability to drive and travel as needed. Will need to move about the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, set up conference rooms for meetings, etc. Must be able to communicate and exchange accurate information via phone, computer and in person. Must be able to observe and evaluate data in a variety of formats, including hard copy, electronic and media formats. Must be able to work hours during a legislative session that include holidays and as needed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $7,500.00 - $10,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Research: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person