Budget Analyst

Texas Health & Human Services Commission • Austin, TX

1d • $5,099 - $6,702

About The Position

Under the direction of the Budget Manager, the Budget Analyst performs advanced budget preparation and financial analysis, provides consultative services and technical assistance, and plans, develops, and compiles statistics and reports for the Center for Health Emergency Preparedness and Response (CHEPR). The role supports program staff on budgetary, operational, and fiscal matters and helps ensure Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP), Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP), and other funding activities comply with federal requirements and DSHS guidelines and policies. The position works under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for initiative and independent judgment.

The Budget Analyst prepares and submits annual Federal Cooperative Agreement proposals, supplemental funding proposals, funding redirection requests, and expanded-authority (carry-forward) requests. The role also prepares capital authority requests, cost estimates, revenue projections, financial reports, analyses, presentations, and other assigned data for the Regional and Local Health Operations Division Office. It monitors spending and recommends funding utilization strategies, including opportunities for reallocation, realignment, or adjustment to meet program requirements. The position may support CHEPR continuity of operations during an emergency activation.

Requirements

• Two years of experience in budget preparation, financial analysis, or grant management.
• Two years of experience with Microsoft Excel, including advanced features, and government financial software such as CAPPS Financial.
• Two years of experience working with federal and state rules, policies, and procedures related to budget development, management, and fiscal compliance.
• Knowledge of federal funding processes and budget development.
• Knowledge of applicable agency and federal policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of state and federal rules relating to federal funds.
• Knowledge of grant management.
• Skill with Excel, Smartsheet, CAPPS Financials, and relevant financial software.
• Skill in using advanced Excel features to analyze financial data.
• Skill in State of Texas accounting, budgeting, or fiscal practices and operations.
• Ability to gather, reconcile, and analyze complex financial data.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, managers, other agencies, and external stakeholders.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, manage time, and organize information.
• Ability to develop state operating or federal grant budgets.

Responsibilities

• Participate in preparing state and federal budget applications, budget actions, close-outs, and redirections, and compile financial statistics and reports related to federal cooperative agreements, grants, and general revenue funding.
• Prepare cost projections and organizational budget reports, and develop presentations as needed.
• Serve as a subject-matter expert and resource to agency staff on fiscal grant management.
• Provide daily fiscal and administrative support, including purchase requisitions, travel management, personnel and position control, and financial policies and procedures.
• Use Microsoft Excel, CAPPS Financial, and other governmental financial applications to perform job duties; prepare ad hoc reports as requested.
• Monitor and track expenditures, identify unusual financial activity, and review organizational budgets to ensure funds are managed effectively and spent in accordance with state and federal requirements.
• Meet regularly with program staff to provide budget status reports.
• Coordinate with the CDC, DSHS Budget Office, Funds Reporting Unit, Federal Funds Coordination and Management Branch, and Contract Management Section to process budget actions, follow established policies and procedures, and meet deadlines.
• Support CHEPR continuity of operations during emergency activation and/or serve as a staff member in the State Medical Operations Center or State Operations Center.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed