Budget Analyst IV in Austin, TX

Description

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more. Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage.

Functional Title: Budget Analyst IV 
Job Title: Budget Analyst IV 
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm 
Department: HHSC Budget 
Posting Number: 8585 
Closing Date: 12/02/2025 
Posting Audience: Internal and External 
Occupational Category: Business and Financial Operations 
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-24 
Salary Range: $5,425.33 - $8,886.16 
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Shift: Day 
Additional Shift:  
Telework: Eligible for Telework 
Travel:  
Regular/Temporary: Regular 
Full Time/Part Time: Full time 
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt 
Facility Location:  
Job Location City: AUSTIN 
Job Location Address: 4601 W GUADALUPE ST 
Other Locations: Austin 
MOS Codes: 3402,3404,3408,3451,8844,310X,36A,36B,651X,65FX,65WX,6F0X1,70C,751X,FIN10,SEI15,SK,F&S 
 
 
 

Job Description:

Performs budget preparation and analysis work. Work involves overseeing the planning, organizing, coordinating, and evaluating of budgetary activities and performance measures. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Assists with the development, implementation, and maintenance of program budgets for Medicaid and CHIP Services (MCS). Assists the Budget Manager with the development and maintenance of Organizational Budgets, Legislative Appropriations Request (LAR), Fiscal Notes, and the Annual Operating Plans for these programs. Responsible for preparation and coordination of budget briefings to the Budget Manager, Agency Budget Director, Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and Program and Executive Management. Prepares management reports, analyses, correspondence, and related materials to keep management informed and responds to issues/problems. May attend monthly, quarterly, and annual budgetary meetings with various executive level staff.
 

Essential Job Functions:

Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

Assists the Budget Manager with the development and coordination of organizational budgets, strategy/appropriation budgets, legislative appropriation requests, budget adjustments and budget negotiations. Provides instruction, guidance, and training to team members. (25%)

Analyzes, produces, and maintains agency organizational budgets. Researches and prepares financial information for reports and presentations as required. Recommends improvements to the efficient utilization of funding, staff, and accountability. Verifies source documents and data, analyzes trends and variances, and tests for reasonableness, identifies unusual financial activity. Resolves budget issues related to overages of encumbrances and/or expenditures as needed. Utilizes CAPPS Financials, CAPPS HR, MS Office, USAS, and Docu-Sign. (25%)

Analyzes, produces, and maintains agency appropriation budgets. Works with program staff to ensure funding sources are allocated and budgeted correctly. Monitors, reviews, and analyzes expenditure patterns and trends to determine potential for reallocation, realignment, or adjustments to accomplish programmatic requirements. Assists with the preparation and development of the legislative appropriation requests (LAR). Ensures accuracy and conformance with instructions and assembles into five year budgetary schedules to include Strategy Requests, Sub-strategy Requests, Exceptional Item Requests, Federal Funds Supporting Schedules, and Revenue Collections Supporting Schedules. Identifies and reports project lapses and shortfalls. Utilizes USAS, CAPPS Financials and CAPPS HR. (10%)

Prepares, reviews, and processes budget journals and transfers related to both salary and non-salaried revisions. Certifies fund availability for budget certification forms and procurement requests. Reviews and completes budget certification forms including calculation/processing of offsetting journals, as required. Provides speedchart and/or chartfield elements on various financial documents to ensure appropriate and correct use of funds. (15%)

Serves as a resource to department staff and provides guidance/technical assistance related to budgetary matters. Attends routine meetings with program management and staff regarding operating budget status and recommendations on utilization of funds. May participate in training program staff on financial policies and procedures. Participates in budget policy and procedures development. (15%)

Prepares, reviews and analyzes cost estimates and fiscal notes for proposed legislation. Reviews fiscal impacts of proposed rules for adoption. Measures the impact of existing and proposed state and federal legislation on HHSC programs. Responds to budgetary inquiries from the legislature, Governor's Office, state and federal agencies, and the Legislative Budget Board. (5%)

OTHER DUTIES
Performs other financial duties as assigned. Participates as financial representative on various agency wide workgroups to develop and establish financial policies and procedures. Assists Unit Manager, Branch Manager, and Team Lead by reviewing financial reports and analysis prepared by Program Budget Analysts. Flexibility in work hours, including overtime and/or extended hours, may be required for this position. (5%)
 

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:

None  

Knowledge Skills Abilities:

Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to program area.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and management.
Knowledge of budget management and accounting policies, practices, and operations.
Knowledge of agency organizational structure.
Knowledge of agency programs.
Knowledge of the Centralized Accounting & Payroll Personnel System (CAPPS) and Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS)

Skill in analyzing financial data.
Skill in written and oral communications.
Skill in use of a networked computer and software.

Ability to manage program activities.
Ability to establish goals and objectives.
Ability to identify problems, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions.
Ability to devise solutions to administrative problems.
Ability to develop and evaluate administrative policies and procedures.
Ability to explain policies and procedures to others.
Ability to coordinate gathering and analyzing detailed and complex financial data.
Ability to prepare concise reports.
Ability to train others.
Ability to plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of others.
Ability to communicate, orally and in writing, effectively with others.
 

Initial Screening Criteria:

Experience within governmental finance and/or budget office.
Experience with financial processes.
Experience with budget processes.
Experience with MS office suite including Excel and Word.
Preference given to experience with Peoplesoft, CAPPS Financials, and/or other financial software.
 

Final Selection Criteria:

Experience in budget finance, procedures and processes.
Experience with operating budget processes.
Demonstration of Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs).

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Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, and Veterans:

Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information please see the Texas State Auditor's Job Descriptions, Military Crosswalk and Military Crosswalk Guide at Texas State Auditor's Office - Job Descriptions.

ADA Accommodations:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHSC and DSHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.

Pre-Employment Checks and Work Eligibility:

Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.

HHSC uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Download the I-9 Form

Telework Disclaimer:

This position may be eligible for telework.  Please note, all HHS positions are subject to state and agency telework policies in addition to the discretion of the direct supervisor and business needs.