Senior Lien Analyst Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $71,942.00 - $90,061.66 Annually
Location : 1002 Washington Ave., Houston, TX 77002
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 38797
Department: Houston Public Works
Opening Date: 05/14/2026
Closing Date: 8/17/2026 11:59 PM Central
POSITION OVERVIEW
APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FROM: All Persons Interested
SERVICE LINE/SECTION: Houston Permitting Center - Financial Operations
REPORTING LOCATION: 1002 Washington Ave
WORKDAYS & HOURS: Monday - Friday/8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.*
*Subject to change
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
As a Financial Analyst IV, you will provide advanced financial analysis and strategic support to the Houston Permitting Center (HPC) service line, a critical component of operations that ensures resource availability and cost alignment. In this role, you will strengthen oversight of liens by developing a comprehensive framework to understand lien activities, improve collection processes, and forecast lien collections. You will ensure accurate booking, reconciliation, and reporting of liens while delivering analytical insights and identifying alternative strategies for recovering operational costs.
Additionally, you will serve as a key advisor to leadership and the Service Line Director by providing strategic performance analysis across all operational and administrative activities. This includes assisting in the development and implementation of an organizational performance framework to drive efficiency and effectiveness. You will collaborate with multi-departmental operational teams and leverage data to analyze performance variances, identify trends, and forecast operational impacts on financial outcomes. Your ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights will support decision-making and long-term strategic planning for the Houston Permitting Center.
We are seeking a Financial Analyst IV with strong analytical skills who is strategically minded, a self-starter, and capable of working independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment. This role offers the opportunity to serve as a trusted financial and business advisor by delivering performance insights that support leadership decision-making. You will also play a key role in fostering connections across internal teams and cross-departmental partners to drive alignment and achieve organizational goals.
Key priorities include:

• Leads and fosters an environment rooted in respect, inclusion, and teamwork.
• Facilitates communication and understanding between the finance and operations functions.
• Participates, facilitates, and interprets for management operating results that include, but are not limited to, KPI management, operational workflow recommendations, department initiatives, and other identified opportunities for improvement.
• Conducts independent, complex analysis of historical and forecast performance data to provide reports to assist executive management in strategic operational and fiscal decision-making.
• Integrates data from peer municipalities, economic indicators, and other external sources to enhance performance metric assessments and deliver actionable recommendations for operational improvements.
• Prepares, analyzes, and interprets complex operational reports to explain fluctuations in performance metrics and provides strategic recommendations to management at all levels.
• Leads improvements in lien collection processes by developing a comprehensive framework for measurement and oversight, while implementing controls to ensure accuracy and compliance in lien processing and financial reporting.
• Coordinates and assists with the preparation of monthly and annual KPI reports and strategic plans for assigned areas.
• Directs, manages, and conducts special and ad hoc information requests; reports results of findings to immediate, middle, and senior management.

WORKING CONDITIONSThe office environment is physically comfortable and has no major sources of discomfort; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. There are occasional periods of stooping, bending, and be able to lift 40 pounds.This is a Houston Public Works Emergency Management position at the Tier III Level.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTSFour (4) years of professional experience in finance, economics, budget analysis or a closely related field are required.
Substitutions: Experiencecannot be substituted for the Bachelor's degree requirement. A Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field may be substituted for two years of the above experience requirement.
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
None
PREFERENCES
Preference shall be given to candidates with:

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Critical & strategic thinking abilities
• Attention to detail
• Proactive and results-driven mindset
• Strong analytical abilities
• Advanced Excel or data analytic software skills

**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**
GENERAL INFORMATION
SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED None
However, the department may administer a skill assessment evaluation.
SAFETY IMPACT POSITION No
If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.
SALARY INFORMATIONFactors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.
Pay Grade 25
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at:
To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: or call 832-393-6737.
If you need special services or accommodations, call (832.393.6737). (TTY 7-1-1)
If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.
Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.
All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.
EOE Equal Opportunity EmployerThe City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness
• Supplemental Insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Retirement pension
• 457 deferred compensation plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10 days of vacation each year
• 13 city holidays, plus one floating holiday
• Compensable Sick Leave
• Personal Leave
• Flexible schedules
• Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions
• Professional development opportunities
• Transportation/parking plan
• Section 125 pretax deductions
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html
01
Please select the best scenario below that describes your level of education:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a closely related field
• Master' s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field
• None of the above

02
How many years of professional experience in finance, economics, or budget analysis do you have?

• Less than 2 years of experience
• 2 years but less than 4 years
• 4 years but less than 6 years
• 6 years but less than 8 years
• 8 years but less than 9 years
• 9 years or more
• I have no experience

03
Which of the following best describes your professional accounting experience?

• Less than 2 years
• 2 years but less than 4 years of experience
• 4 years but less than 6 years of experience
• 6 years or more of experience
• None of the above

04
What is your level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel?

• Basic Microsoft Excel: Open files and use page setup, enter, correct, and save data, use the menu commands, format cells, rows, and columns, understand navigation and movement techniques, use simple arithmetic functions in the formulas, access help, modify a database and insert data from another application, print worksheets and workbooks.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel: Create, modify, and format charts, use graphic objects to enhance worksheets and charts, filter data and manage a filtered list, perform multiple-level sorting, use sorting options, and design considerations, use mathematical, logical, statistical, and financial functions, group and dissociate data and perform interactive analysis, create and modify some Macro commands.
• Advance Microsoft Excel: Customize the work area, use advanced functions (Names, VLOOKUP, IF, IS), work with Pivot Tables, transform data with PowerQuery, use PowerPivot, use spreadsheet Web components, manage Macro commands: concepts, planning, operations, execution, modification, interruption, use personalized toolbars, perform some programming in VBA and/or DAX.
• I have no experience working with Microsoft Office Products.

05
Please describe your level of experience with respect to the issuance or collections of government liens. If no experience, please indicate "N/A". (Please note stating 'see resume' is not an acceptable response and may delay your application process)
06
Explain your professional experience with data analysis. What types of analyses have you performed, and what was the size and complexity of the datasets you worked with? (Indicate N/A, if no experience)
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Describe your approach to data analytics and how insights are communicated to stakeholders. In your response, include the tools, programming languages, or software you have used for analytics, financial modeling, and data visualization. (Indicate N/A, if no experience)
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Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?

• Yes
• No

Required Question