Critical Projects Analyst

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS • Austin, TX

52d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Critical Projects Analyst IV reports to the Manager of Critical Projects in the Provider Finance Department within the Chief Financial Officer Division. This role performs highly advanced (senior-level) financial and business analysis, under minimal supervision and with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Primary duties include developing financial objectives and strategies for the Department; coordinating analysis of the agency’s programs to determine their effect on the financial management of the agency’s resources; interpreting technical questions of financial and regulatory compliance, including those related to active contract and grant agreements; reviewing financial data, information, and business plans related to critical projects; and organizing, developing, and implementing legislative appropriation requests and directives. Duties will also include the development of internal reports, briefing papers, and memorandums for executive management.

Requirements

• Knowledge of financial analysis, examination, and management.
• Knowledge of the legislative appropriations process and the ability to interpret state and federal
• Skill in the use of a computer and software, such as: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Visio; communicating effectively; drafting executive level briefing documents.
• Ability to perform and interpret numerical analyses; interpret federal and state statutes; analyze and summarize financial and management records for accuracy and conformance to procedures and rules; prepare reports and correspondence regarding findings; communicate effectively; and provide guidance to others.
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration, business administration, finance, or another related field. Related work experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis with maximum substitution of four years. Master’s Degree preferred.
• Experience with high-level coordination and oral/written communication.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with finance, business administration, and federal and state government finance and policy is preferred.
• Experience communicating with legislative members and staff is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates the impact of legislation, regulations, and policies affecting the Provider Finance. Develops policy documentation related to compliance with established procedures, requirements, laws, and regulations.
• Develops internal financial policies and procedures, including financial objectives and strategies for the Provider Finance Department. Develops recuring financial analysis and reporting.
• Acts as a project leader in the development of multiple complex on-going and special projects, meeting research and data analysis needs, and serves as a subject matter expert for specialized projects.
• Coordinates and communicates within and across HHSC departments to establish project plans and meet project milestones
• Performs other duties as required or assigned to maintain efficient and effective agency operations.
• Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule, when feasible, in accordance with agency leave policy.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees