Budget Analyst V

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS • Austin, TX

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Branch Manager, performs highly advanced technical and consultative work assisting with the oversight of the daily operations and activities. Assists Branch Manager with implementing goals and objectives; developing guidelines, policies, and procedures; developing schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving established goals; coordinating and evaluating Branch activities; monitoring compliance with federal and state laws, rules, regulations, guidelines, policies and procedures. Coordinates and implements changes as new federal and state laws, rules, regulations and agency policies become effective. Provides leadership in budget planning for agency. Provides consultative and technical services and expertise to Branch analysts, DSHS program staff, other governmental agencies, and internal and external work groups. Leads technical staff performing financial analysis and makes recommendations to Budget leadership regarding the operating budget. Serves as Team Lead. Leads analytical and forecasting/projection functions. Assists Branch Manager with communicating with federal, state, and local officials as well as agency staff. Coordinates, assigns, and leads the work of others. Acts as liaison and resource to internal staff and interacts with LBB, Governor's Office, Legislative staff, State Auditors and Federal Auditors. Works under limited direction with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.  This position has potential to telecommute; 50% onsite and 50% remote. If you live outside the state of Texas, only apply if your are willing to relocate.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years experience managing budgeting and forecasting practices and operations.
• Experience managing and providing leadership to professional staff.
• Experience with the State of Texas and Federal accounting, budgeting, and financial practices and operations.
• Experience in providing developing and analyzing financial reports.
• Knowledge of budget and forecasting management practices and operations.
• Knowledge of the State of Texas and federal accounting, budgeting, and other financial policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of federal cost principles.
• Knowledge of the principles of management and supervision of personnel.
• Skills in providing financial analyses/forecasting/projections to staff.
• Skills in management principles and practices.
• Skills in project management and prioritization.
• Skills in problem solving and conflict resolution.
• Proficient skills in computer software including, but not limited to Microsoft Excel and Access.
• Skills in computer software including HHSAS, HRMS, and other governmental financial or human resources applications.
• Ability to make independent and sound technical judgment and to analyze new situations when they are encountered.
• Ability to assess, interpret, and communicate financial information.
• Ability to make recommendations to address financial issues.
• Ability to effectively communicate in writing and verbally.
• Ability to deal effectively with diverse groups and individuals and to maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to organize workload and set priorities.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Administers and leads the activities of the Branch and provides guidance and direction to staff in conducting the major functions of the Branch.
• Identifies and suggests recommendations to change agency policies, procedures, and internal operating procedures to comply with state and/or federal requirements.
• Leads and may supervise Unit staff in the absence of the Branch Manager.
• Coordinates with program staff to prepare and review performance measure reports, fiscal impact analysis, cost estimates, and budget recommendations.
• Represents the Branch and Unit on internal and external workgroups and meetings.
• This position currently serves as backup for the Administrative Services budget Team Lead and cross trains between all budget teams under the Branch Manager.

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
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees