Budget Analyst IV

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS • Austin, TX

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

Budget Analyst IV
Performs advanced budget preparation and financial analysis work. The work involves examining, reviewing and analyzing operating budgets and methods of finance, compiling statistics, and ensuring funding has been allocated appropriately. Recommends solutions on funding related issues to management and finalizes budget adjustments as necessary. Prepares internal and external reports to include the Monthly Financial Report (MFR), Operating Budget and Legislative Appropriations Request (LAR). Coordinates and analyzes data received from the program to ensure legislative mandates are met. Provides technical advice to departments staff on budgetary matters, reviews requisitions and expenditures. Uses a variety of software applications to include CAPPS, HRMS, Access, Excel, ABEST, USAS and Word to perform job functions. Works under direction of the Unit Manager with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement, creating and recommending new policies and procedures for a more efficient workflow. This position has the ability to telecommute up to 50%.

Requirements

• Knowledge of state accounting and budgetary procedures
• Knowledge of legal restrictions governing the allocation of funds.
• Skills in computer software including, but not limited to Excel, Access, CAPPS, HRMS, USAS, ABEST and other governmental financial or human resources applications.
• Skills in CAPPS queries, Access, and budget journals.
• Skill in preparing legislative appropriations requests.
• Skill in preparing, monitoring and analyzing operating budgets.
• Ability to work well with supervisor, staff, and the public.
• Ability to prioritize assignments and meet work deadlines.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to prepare clear, concise and accurate financial reports and schedules.
• Ability to train others.
• Ability to prepare, monitor, analyze and report on performance measurement.
• Ability to assess, interpret, and communicate financial data.
• Ability to prepare financial information and produce briefing documents.
• Experience with State of Texas and federal accounting, budgeting and financial practices developing and analyzing financial reports.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and coordinates the development of the annual operating budget process preparing projections and building budget need by department level, appropriation and account code.
• Analyzes and certifies fund availability for procurement requests within the CAPPS financial system.
• Analyzes expenditure trends in monthly financial reports using data from CAPPS financials and communicates findings to program.
• Oversees the preparation & development of the legislative appropriations request (LAR), the external Governor’s Legislative Operating Budget (GLOB), and the Monthly Financial Report (MFR).
• Analyzes cost estimates and fiscal notes for proposed legislation using past expenditures to project potential costs/revenues of implementation.
• Performs other financial duties as assigned.

Benefits

• DSHS offers insurance coverage and other benefits available through the State of Texas Group Benefits Plan administered by the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed