Comptroller - Data Analyst I - Returnship Program (Temporary Full-Time Position)

Comptroller - Data Analyst I - Returnship Program (Temporary Full-Time Position) (00051044) 

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

: Temporary 

Schedule

: Full-time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 

Travel

: Yes, 5 % of the Time State Job Code: 0650  Salary Admin Plan: B Grade: 18  

Salary (Pay Basis)

: 4,600.00 - 4,600.00 (Monthly) 

Number of Openings

: 1 

Overtime Status

: Exempt 

Job Posting

: Jul 14, 2025, 5:00:00 AM 

Closing Date

: Ongoing 

Description

 

Temporary Position – This position will begin September 15, 2025, and will end on December 12, 2025 (Full-Time – 40 hours per week)

Are you an experienced professional looking for an opportunity to step back into the workforce after having taken an extended career break?  Or do you think you’re ready to return to the workforce, but not quite sure?

 

CPA's Returnship program helps put your skills to work, increase your capability and can even re-launch your career. Applications must be filed at https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/304/jobdetail.ftl?job=00051044&tz=GMT-05:00

 

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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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.

The Unclaimed Property Division will be participating in the “Returnship Program” which will reintroduce on-the-job training skills to individuals who have been away from the workforce for two years or longer and are looking to re-enter the workforce.  This position will provide statistical reports and information to management; process database information requests and assist with planning, developing and implementing action plans to improve or initiate programs.

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. This is a temporary/full-time position.

 

 

Qualifications

 

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 a degree in Accounting or Business administration.

 

Minimum 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 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. Process 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 back-up for the division security coordinator and assists the purchasing/budget liaison. Assist with on-boarding activities for newly hired employees and contract staff. Assist with maintaining the division intranet website.

Assist in developing and implementing techniques for evaluating and improving division programs. Assist in evaluating section operations to identify opportunities for business process improvements and makes 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 Notes 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.