Comptroller - Data Analyst II

Comptroller - Data Analyst II (00050937) 

Organization

: COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS 

Primary Location

: Texas-Austin 

Work Locations

: Lyndon B Johnson Building (304-00001) 111 E 17th Street  Austin 78774 

  

Job

: Computer and Mathematical 

Employee Status

: Regular 

Schedule

: Full-time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 

Travel

: Yes, 5 % of the Time State Job Code: 0651  Salary Admin Plan: B Grade: 20  

Salary (Pay Basis)

: 5,416.67 - 5,750.00 (Monthly) 

Number of Openings

: 1 

Overtime Status

: Exempt 

Job Posting

: Jul 2, 2025, 6:14:28 PM 

Closing Date

: Jul 17, 2025, 4:59:00 AM 

Description

 

Applications must be filed at

https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/304/jobdetail.ftl?job=00050937&tz=GMT-5:00&tzname=America/Chicago

 

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. 

Click here to see an inside look at the Texas Comptroller’s office

 

 

General description

The Unclaimed Property Division is responsible for administering the state’s unclaimed property program and returning abandoned property to its rightful owners.

 

To accomplish this objective, division staff receives and processes property reports from holders; provides information and assistance to claimants; verifies and processes claims, evaluates data for system implementation and manages the contract audit and voluntary disclosure programs. Owner outreach efforts include posting available properties on two online searchable databases (ClaimItTexas.gov and Missingmoney.com) and owner notice mailings.

 

This position will be responsible for compiling, reviewing and validating data for statistical reports, budgetary reports and queries.  We are looking for an individual with good computer skills, is a whiz with Excel Spreadsheets and is a quick learner.

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:

Education:

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor’s degree.

 

Preferred Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with Bachelor’s Degree in data science, business analytics, computer science, computer information systems, management information systems, accounting, finance, mathematics, statistics, economics, or a related field is generally preferred.

 

Experience:

• Experience researching, running reports or performing statistical analysis.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel. 

 

Preferred Experience:

• Experience responding to customer telephone and email inquiries
• Division Security Coordinator experience
• Experience in identifying and implementing process improvements
• Experience with budget-related activities (processing PAFs, monitoring expenditures, verifying invoices) 

 

Substitution:

One additional year full-time work experience providing administrative program support may substitute for thirty semester hours of the required education, with a maximum substitution of 120 semester hours (four years).

 

In this role you will:

Compile, review and validate data for statistical reports, budgetary reports and queries. Processes requests for database files. Respond to inquiries regarding technical support such as hardware, local area networks, and system software. Assist division director in analysis, research, and preparation of responses to technical requests for information.

Serve as the division security coordinator and back-up purchasing/budget liaison. Assist with on-boarding activities for newly hired employees and contract staff. Maintain the division intranet website.

Identify, develop and implement techniques for evaluating and improving division programs. Evaluate section operations to identify opportunities for business process improvements and make recommendations for procedure changes.

Veterans:

 

To receive veteran's preference, a copy of your DD214 (Member 4) is required. 

Surviving Spouses or Orphans must provide DD 1300 or DD 214.  

Required documents must be attached to the application when it is submitted in order to receive veterans’ preference.

 

Veterans, Reservist or Guardsmen with an MOS or additional duties that fall within the essential duties of the job position or other related fields pertaining to the minimum experience requirements may meet the minimum qualifications. All active duty, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if they meet the qualifications for this position. Please call Human Resources, CPA Veterans Liaison at 512-475-3560/800-531-5441 for more information or assistance. 

 

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes that may correspond to the state classification title for this position are listed on the State Auditor’s Office Job Descriptions; click on the occupational category for the position. Additional MOS can be found at the State Auditor’s Office Military Crosswalk Guide. The Texas Veterans Commission provides helpful employment information.  Go to: http://www.texasskillstowork.com, http://www.onetonline.org, https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/  or www.careeronestop.org for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements and skill sets.

 

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.

 

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.

Please ensure that your application is complete, including work history as well as supplemental questions.  Resumes will not be considered when evaluating your eligibility for this position. 

  

Applications submitted through Work In Texas:

Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete the supplemental questions to be considered for the posting. To complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile.

  

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.