Texas Health & Human Services Commission-posted about 1 month ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Hybrid • Austin, TX
1,001-5,000 employees
Administration of Human Resource Programs

Under the direction of the Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Services and Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR), Fiscal and Systems Support Director, performs advanced (senior-level) financial analysis work. Work involves administering financial processes and systems; reviewing, analyzing, auditing, processing payments, and evaluating financial data; preparing reports, making presentations, and responding to inquiries; and recommending and implementing appropriate action to resolve financial and regulatory problems. Processes routine payments per the IDD Performance Contract and other agreements. Collaborates, coordinates, and implements Outpatient Biopsychosocial Intervention (OBI) program expansion quarterly payments. Develops and maintains policies and procedures regarding routine payments per the Performance Contract and other agreements. Ensures complete, accurate financial data is gathered, incorporated and reported on the budget, spend plan and forecast. May plan, assign, train and/or coordinate the work of others. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Work outside of regular hours may be required during Legislative session. Performs other duties as assigned.

  • Financial Analyses & Payment Coordination - Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates financial data, and performs budget monitoring, projections, and analysis work to include, but not limited to, the IDD Performance Contract. Coordinates and reconciles routine payments and proactively follows up on payment anomalies and discrepancies to mitigate risks and adhere to the Prompt Payment Act. Develops and monitors financial models to analyze gathered data, documents assumptions, and makes recommendations based on findings. Appropriately escalates payment issues and offers solutions. Assists with Report III processing if needed.
  • Interprets funding and cost allocation regulations - Develops, recommends, and implements appropriate action to resolve financial and regulatory problems. Maintains knowledge of applicable regulations.
  • Legislative activities - Participates in Legislative Appropriations Request (LAR) activities, Legislative Budget Board (LBB)/Office of the Governor's (OOG) inquiries and reporting, and annual operating budget development. Completes bill analyses and agency cost estimates timely and accurately if assigned. Synthesizes data gathered from multiple sources (meetings with various levels of staff on various topics, reports, IDD Service Definition Manual, LIDDA Handbook, IDD Performance Contract, etc.) and determines impact on budgets, assignments, and projections.
  • Accuracy of work product - Ensures analyses, correspondence, reports, and requests for information are accurate and timely.
  • Communication - Demonstrates clear, concise, and effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Decision Making - Identifies and considers all alternatives and makes decisions on limited but adequate information; uses a mix of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment; uses a proactive approach to identifying needs and solving problems.
  • Initiative - Willingly assumes new and challenging assignments; seeks challenging goals for self; expends the efforts and time necessary to do the job well; routinely shows an interest in improving knowledge/skill level; offers suggestions to solve problems or improve operations; and takes actions to achieve goals beyond what is required. Performs other duties as assigned with a positive attitude.
  • Knowledge of Local IDD Authority roles and responsibilities and related state and federal laws, regulations, policies, rules, and requirements.
  • Knowledge of program planning, implementation, and evaluation.
  • Knowledge of contract administration and grants management (e.g., TxGMS, Version 2.0).
  • Skill in the use of computer and related equipment, including the use of Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent to include word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software programs (e.g. Excel, Word, SharePoint, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
  • Skill in written and verbal communications.
  • Skill in researching and analyzing information.
  • Skill in managing multiple and competing priorities.
  • Skill in working collaboratively and cooperatively with a variety of groups.
  • Ability to identify and mitigate risks to meet agency vision, mission and goals.
  • Ability to identify business process defects and devise business process improvement that is result driven and evidence based.
  • Ability to be flexible, adaptive and agile to organizational changes.
  • Ability to quickly learn new software platforms to fulfill core job functions.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
  • Must be a Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) or complete the requirements to become a CTCM within 18 months of employment.
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
  • A minimum of 3 years of work experience in contract payment processing in a governmental organization is required.
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) is preferred.
  • IDD Performance Contract payment processing work experience is preferred.
  • 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
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