Comptroller - Data Analyst I - Returnship - Temporary Full Time Position

Job ID

100560

Location

Austin

Other Recruiting Location

Austin

Number of Openings

1

State Job Code(s)

0650

Close Date

07/21/2026

Company

Comptroller of Public Accounts

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Temporary

Salary Admin Plan(s)

B

Salary Admin Grade(s)

18

Salary Range

$4600.00 - 4600.00 per Month

Agency Information

Temporary position: This position will begin September 15th, 2026, and end December 11th, 2026

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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.

Preferred Education

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in Accounting or Business administration.

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

• Compiles, reviews and validates data for statistical reports, budgetary reports and queries. Processes requests for database files. Responds to inquiries regarding technical support such as hardware, local area networks, and system software. Assists division director in analysis, research, and preparation of responses to technical requests for information.
• Serves as back-up for the division security coordinator and assists the purchasing/budget liaison. Assists with on-boarding activities for newly hired employees and contract staff. Assists with maintaining the division intranet website.
• Assists in developing and implementing techniques for evaluating and improving division programs. Assists in evaluating section operations to identify opportunities for business process improvements and makes recommendations for procedure changes.
• Performs 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

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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.