Economic Development Finance Specialist (Program Specialist IV)
Job #: 2025-57
- TWC Job #: 16882587
- Opening Date: 6/23/2025
- Travel Required: Up to 10%
- Monthly Salary: $5,000.00 - $6,000.00
- Position Location: Austin, Texas
- Group Step: B20
- Class: 1573
- Status: Open
Economic Development Finance Specialist – Austin, Texas
The Office of the Governor is looking for an Economic Development Finance Specialist (Program Specialist IV) to work in the Economic Development and Tourism Office (EDT) - Economic Development Finance.
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 $5,000.00 - $6,000.00 a month ($60,000.00 - $72,000.00 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 highly complex (senior-level) consultative services, technical assistance work, and makes recommendations to staff, industry, constituents, lending institutions, and local, state and federal governments. Prepares financial and other business reports and responds to internal and external inquiries. Assists in planning and coordinating of economic development projects and lending activities together with other EDT team members.
- Develops and administers EDT financial programs, as assigned.
- Performs an array of technical, training, research, planning, program assessment, and administrative activities for EDT financial programs, as assigned.
- Develops and engages business prospects and communities in identifying financing for product development, job growth and retention.
- Coordinates and collaborates with program staff in program planning, development, implementation, analysis, and documentation of agency programs.
- Assists in developing program policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines in accordance with program objectives and goals.
- Serves as a contributor to achievement of office objectives, strategic and tactical program development.
- Prepares and delivers presentations to internal and external audiences.
- Monitors performance contracts in assigned portfolios.
- Oversees the completion of and monitors required performance reports and recommends appropriate changes.
- Updates and maintains data related to private business, local units of government and non-profit organizations to ensure the most current and accurate information is available for program purposes.
- Ensures thorough completion of data and well-organized recordkeeping, including electronic and/or hardcopy formats.
- Demonstrates subject matter expertise, professional confidence and clarity when representing the office.
- Writes, reviews, edits, and/or proofreads rules, policies and other program documents.
- Demonstrates accurate accounting practices, as needed, to support financial reporting.
- Advises staff on matters relating to financial contracts, third party business agreements, etc.
- Provides guidance to staff in the development and integration of new methods and procedures.
- Develops and implements action plans to improve program effectiveness and efficiency.
How You’ll Qualify
- High school diploma or equivalent;
- Four (4) years of professional experience in business administration, finance, accounting, economic development, economics, political science, public administration, or a related field; and
- Knowledge of banking, lending, financial statements, implementation and administration of finance programs, and knowledge of investment management, including local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
Note: Experience and education may be substituted for one another on a year-for-year basis.
You’re a Great Fit with
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in business administration, finance, accounting, economic development, economics, political science, public administration, or a related field;
- Certified Texas Contract Manager;
- Prior experience in bank credit analysis, loan administration, investment banking, tax credit financing or comparable responsibilities; and
- Knowledge of industry and market terminology, procedures and related business trends.
Other Things to Know and When You Should Apply
It’s a great job for a professional with skills and experience in the implementation and administration of financial programs. Apply now by submitting a state of Texas application. Applications are reviewed daily.
Texas Contract Manager Certification required within six months of hire date.
Veterans
Veterans, Reservists, or members of the Guard can compare this position to Military Occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office.
How to Apply
Applications are received only through Work In Texas. The OOG requires all sections of the state application to be completed. Omission of data on the state application is grounds for disqualification of the application. Requests for accommodation should be made to the Human Resources office as early as possible in the application/employment process.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Office of the Governor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires all new employees to present proof of eligibility to work in the United States within three (3) days of being hired. The Office of the Governor participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Male candidates between 18 and 25 years of age are required to show proof of Selective Service registration (or exemption) prior to an offer of employment being extended. Such proof is not required to be filed with an application but must be provided upon request by the Human Resources office. For additional information pertaining to Selective Service registration, you may visit www.sss.gov. View a copy of the Agency's Equal Employment Opportunity Utilization Report.
Notice to Applicants Who May Require Reasonable Accommodation in the Interview Process
Applicants with disabilities who may need to discuss special accommodations during the interview process should email the OOG’s Reasonable Accommodation Program Manager or call 512-463-8315 in the Human Resources Department. If reasonably possible, please call at least 48 hours in advance to afford our representative and the hiring division sufficient time to properly review and coordinate your request.
Contact Human Resources
(512) 463-5873