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About the Role

DSHS is committed to hiring skilled and dedicated individuals who share a passion for public health to pursue our vision of A Healthy Texas. If you are looking to make an impact and tackle new challenges, we encourage you to consider a career with us.

Responsibilities

Monitors the annual operating budget for the TB and HD Section, ensuring expenditures align with federal and state requirements.
Tracks expenditures from multiple funding sources using CAPPS Financials and provides recommendations on fund usage.
Prepares and reviews CAPPS financial reports for budget assignments, including annual budget loads and task profile changes.
Develops expenditure and federal reports for submission to CDC and the National Hansen's Disease Program.
Provides financial recommendations to Section Director and managers on resource allocation and efficient fund utilization.
Develops procedures for managers to submit requisition requests for procurements.
Assesses trends and resource utilization to support Section and agency goals.
Tracks and reports on resource use and the need for additional resources.
Acts as the approval authority for all Section invoices to be paid.
Acts as a financial liaison on resource, budget, and procurement issues with other agency sections.
Provides accurate budget line items for the annual operating budget.
Sends Contract Request Forms to the Contract Management Unit for program contract renewals.
Maintains the budget spreadsheet for management review.
Trains operation staff on basic procurement processes and procedures.
Produces reports from CAPPS financials for management decisions.
Provides leadership on procurement, requisition, and purchase order activities for the Section.
Reviews and approves requisitions in CAPPS Financial.
Provides guidance and technical assistance to operations staff on procurement issues and CAPPS Financial.
Interprets agency, enterprise, and state policies related to procurement.
Monitors fund availability for procurement and contracting.
Tracks recurring purchases and initiates renewals on time.
Reviews requisition data for accuracy and completeness.
Works with IT and Budget Sections to ensure capital authority is requested and projects are monitored.
Performs other duties as assigned, including disaster response and Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation.

Requirements

Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Must be willing to travel at least 10% of the time.
Must be willing to work outside the normal work schedule if needed.
Current and valid Texas driver's license.

Skills

Ability to plan and manage projects and resources.
Knowledge of state and federal financial planning, analysis, and budgeting.
Knowledge of DSHS CAPPS Financial Budgeting, Procurement, and Accounting Policies.
Knowledge of state and federal laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and processes relating to federal grants, federal rules on procurement, and federal budget processes.
Skill in developing goals and objectives, problem-solving techniques, and procedures to monitor and evaluate progress.
Skill in Microsoft Excel for creating routine financial reports.
Skill in program organization and financial management techniques.
Skill in developing cooperative, professional, and collegial relationships with internal and external partners.
Skill in using personal computer application software such as Microsoft Office applications (especially Excel and Word), or similar programs.
Skill in oral communication, including the ability to make public presentations and train staff, contractors, and others.
Skill in written communication, including the ability to write technical information in an understandable format and produce sophisticated reports.
Skill in developing and monitoring program or project budgets.
Skill in tracking deliverables and timelines.
Ability to devise and implement solutions to problems.
Ability to develop, research, interpret, apply, and evaluate policies and procedures.
Ability to research, assemble, correlate, and analyze facts, and devise solutions to problems.
Ability to assess and manage priorities, and meet deadlines.
Ability to effectively work with individuals and groups.
Ability to lead teams, facilitate workgroups, and work with stakeholders.

Location

AUSTIN

Work Type

Eligible for Telework
Full time

Experience Level

Two or more years' work experience working in a public institution in budgeting and/or accounting.

Education Level

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university is preferred but not required.

Salary/Compensations

$5,425.33 - $7,200.00 Monthly

Benefits

Insurance coverage and other benefits available through the State of Texas Group Benefits Plan administered by the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS).

About the Company

DSHS is committed to hiring skilled and dedicated individuals who share a passion for public health to pursue our vision of A Healthy Texas.

Equal Opportunity

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