Texas Health and Human Services · 1 day ago
Budget Analyst IV
Austin, TX
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level
$5,425.33/mo - $7,962.49/moTexas Health and Human Services is committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of Texans. The Budget Analyst IV performs advanced budget preparation and analysis work, assisting with planning, organizing, coordinating, and evaluating budgets and performance measures.
Health Care
Responsibilities
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 budget and prepare for load into CAPPS/Cognos
Monitors, reviews, and analyzes operating budgets, methods of finance to ensure budgeted amounts are aligned to appropriated amounts, funds have been appropriately allocated, and appropriate use of funds
Prepares, reviews, and analyzes financial reports related to general revenue, federal funds, reimbursements, fees, appropriated receipts, and other fund areas as assigned for review by management
Analyzes trends and variances and tests for reasonableness and identifies any unusual financial activity
Researches, analyzes, and prepares charts and reports related to internal/external non-routine requests as required
Coordinates the preparation and development of the legislative appropriation requests (LAR)
Compiles draft appropriation requests; makes necessary revisions for accuracy and conformance with instructions; and assembles into five-year budgetary schedules to include 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 using past expenditures to project potential costs/revenues of implementation
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 including calculation/processing of offsetting journals, as required
Provides speed chart and/or chart field elements on various financial documents to ensure appropriate and correct use of funds
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, department staff, the Legislative Budget Board, the Governor’s Office of Budget and Planning, the State Comptroller, the State Auditor’s Office and the Health and Human Services Commission
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
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of accounting, budgetary, and management principles, practices, and procedures; and of legal restrictions governing allocation of funds
Skill in managing multiple competing assignments, prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines while working within a large organization and producing high quality work
Skill in understanding and solving complex organizational problems
Skills in written and oral communication, time-management, planning / coordination, and attention to detail
Ability to monitor and report, to analyze financial data and identify potential problems and 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, including being able to tailor communication to a wide variety of audiences to achieve desired results
Preferred
Preferred graduate from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting, business, or finance is generally preferred
Experience with financial analysis, forecasting, and budgeting
Experience developing comprehensive reports and producing large data requests
Benefits
100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees
A defined benefit pension plan
Generous time off benefits
Numerous opportunities for career advancement
Company
Texas Health and Human Services
Texas Health and Human Services is an agency that focuses on improving health, safety and well-being.
Founded in 1907
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dr. Napoleon Broughton
Chief Executive Officer: Life Enhancement Solutions
John F. Palermo
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