Budget Analyst IV

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS•Austin, TX

8d•$5,425 - $8,886•Hybrid

About The Position

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. If you’re interested in making a positive difference in the lives of the people we serve, then the Texas Health and Human Services Commission is where you want to be. The agency’s mission is to improve the health, safety and well-being of Texans with good stewardship of public resource. Under the general supervision of Budget Manager for the Health and Specialty Care System (HSCS), the Budget Analyst IV assists in overseeing the budgets for HSCS. Performs advanced budget preparation and analysis work. Work involves assisting with 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 the Health and Specialty Care System (HSCS) section. Assists the Budget Manager with the development and maintenance of Organizational Budgets, Legislative Appropriations Request (LAR), Fiscal Notes, Monthly Financial Report (MFR), 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. Develops, monitors, tracks, and reports on key performance measures and census 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.

Requirements

Knowledge of budget management and accounting policies, practices, and operations.
Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to program areas.
Skill in analyzing financial data.
Skill in written and oral communications.
Skill in use of office productivity software (email, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, etc.).
Ability to effectively plan, prioritize workload.
Ability to prepare concise reports.
Ability to analyze problems and develop and present alternative solutions.
Experience with state government finance.
Experience with financial processes.
Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, Peoplesoft, CAPPS HR, or other financial software.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Performs other financial duties as assigned. Participates as financial representative on various agency wide workgroups to develop and establish financial policies and procedures. Assists 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.