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About the Role

The Budget Analyst IV performs advanced budget preparation and analysis work, assisting with the planning, organizing, coordinating, and evaluating of budgets and performance measures. This role involves working under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for initiative and independent judgment.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the development, implementation, and maintenance of Legislative Appropriations Request (LAR), Fiscal Notes, Monthly Financial Report (MFR), Operating Budgets, and Annual Operating Plans.
• Assists with the preparation and coordination of budget briefings to management.
• Develops, monitors, tracks, and reports on key performance measures.
• Prepares management reports, analyses, and correspondence.
• Participates in the preparation and development of the annual operating budget process.
• Works with program budget analysts to ensure funding sources are allocated and budgeted correctly.
• Uses Microsoft Excel and Access to setup operating budgets and prepare for load into CAPPS/Cognos.
• Monitors, reviews, and analyzes operating budgets and methods of finance.
• Prepares, reviews, and analyzes financial reports related to various fund areas.
• Analyzes trends and variances and tests for reasonableness.
• Researches, analyzes, and prepares charts and reports related to internal/external non-routine requests.
• Coordinates the preparation and development of legislative appropriation requests (LAR).
• Compiles draft appropriation requests and makes necessary revisions.
• Assembles budgetary schedules including Strategy Requests, Sub-strategy Requests, Exceptional Item Requests, Federal Funds Supporting Schedules, and Revenue Collections Supporting Schedules.
• Prepares, reviews, and analyzes cost estimates and fiscal notes for proposed legislation.
• Measures the impact of existing and proposed state and federal legislation on HHSC programs.
• Responds to budgetary inquiries from the legislature, Governor's Office, state and federal agencies, and the Legislative Budget Board.
• Assists with the preparation, review, and reporting of performance measures.
• Certifies fund availability for budget certification forms and procurement requests.
• Reviews and completes budget certification forms.
• Provides speed chart and/or chart field elements on various financial documents.
• Assists with the monthly compilation of federal funds report for HHSC programs and leadership.
• Utilizes CAPPS/Cognos to run trial balances and/or accounting details.
• Serves as a resource for department staff and provides guidance/technical assistance related to budgetary matters.
• Prepare ad hoc reports requested by management and various governmental entities.
• Participates in training program staff on financial policies and procedures.
• Coordinates budgeting procedures, preparation, and reporting.
• Participate in budget policy and procedure development.
• Assists management with review of financial reports and analyses prepared by Program Budget Analysts.
• May participate in agency-wide workgroups to develop and establish financial policies and procedures.
• Performs other financial duties as assigned.
• Flexibility in work hours, including overtime and/or extended hours, may be required.

Requirements

• Knowledge of accounting, budgetary, and management principles, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of legal restrictions governing allocation of funds.
• Skill in managing multiple competing assignments, prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
• Skill in understanding and solving complex organizational problems.
• Ability to monitor and report.
• Ability to analyze financial data and identify potential problems.
• Ability to develop and present alternative solutions.
• Ability to perform complex operations in MS Office such as advanced Excel, Word, Access databases, SharePoint, and internet search engines.
• Ability to develop and maintain on-going productive and cooperative professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to tailor communication to a wide variety of audiences.
• Experience with financial analysis, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Experience developing comprehensive reports and producing large data requests.

Skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Access
• CAPPS/Cognos
• Written communication
• Oral communication
• Time-management
• Planning
• Coordination
• Attention to detail
• Advanced Excel
• Word
• SharePoint
• Internet search engines

Location

• AUSTIN

Work Type

• Eligible for Telework
• Full time
• Regular

Experience Level

• Advanced
• Minimal supervision

Education Level

• Preferred graduate from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting, business, or finance.

Salary/Compensations

• $5,425.33 - $7,962.00 Monthly

Benefits

• 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Generous time off benefits
• Numerous opportunities for career advancement

About the Company

• Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans.
• At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey.

Equal Opportunity

• In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHSC and DSHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability.
• All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position.