Comptroller - Data Analyst

Job Description:

Comptroller - Data Analyst

Description

Agency Information

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Please note that this job posting can be closed without notice and earlier than the closing date indicated in the posting if a suitable candidate is found. We encourage applicants to submit and complete the application promptly.

Are you ready to grow and 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 drive the culture here at the Comptroller's Office. We take pride in the work we do serving as State's 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 our collective commitment to public service very seriously. 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:

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.

Monday through Friday, 40 hours a week with occasional evening, weekend hours and holidays. Hours may change based on business need.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

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

Experience:

• Two (2) years of experience researching, running reports or performing statistical analysis.
• Intermediate-level proficiency with VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables and #REFs in 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.
• 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 the division security coordinator and back-up purchasing/budget liaison.
• Assist with on-board activities for newly hired employees and contract staff.
• Maintain the division intranet website.
• Identifies, develops and implements techniques for evaluating and improving division programs.
• Evaluate section operations to identify opportunities for business process improvements and makes recommendations for procedure changes.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Maximize Your Earnings!

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. See our benefits offering

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.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions
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.

Applications submitted through Work in Texas:

Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete supplemental questions to be considered for the position. 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.

Applicants must submit both a résumé and a completed application to be considered. Both documents should include sufficient work history to assess qualifications.

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.

Closing Date/Time: 2026-07-16

Salary:

$5500.00 - 5750.00 Monthly