Texas Department of State Health Services · 2 days ago
Budget Specialist
Austin, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$5,098.66/mo - $6,701.75/mo
3+ years expTexas Department of State Health Services is dedicated to improving public health in Texas. They are seeking a Budget Specialist who will perform advanced budget preparation, financial analysis, and provide consultative services to program staff regarding fiscal matters. The role involves monitoring expenditures, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with federal and state guidelines.
Health Care
No H1B
Responsibilities
Participates in the preparation of state and federal budget processes; PHEP/HPP Cooperative Agreements and other supplemental funding proposals, and compiles financial statistics and reports related to CHEPR's program operations
Provides a variety of daily fiscal and administrative support activities, including purchase requisitions, travel management, personnel/position control, and financial policies and procedures
Uses Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, CAPPS, and other governmental financial applications to perform essential job duties
Serves as a subject-matter expert and resource to agency staff
Prepares ad-hoc reports as requested
Monitors and tracks expenditures and identifies any unusual financial activity to ensure program funds are expended in accordance with state and federal requirements
Meets regularly with program staff to provide budget status reports
Coordinates with the Federal Funds Coordination Branch, DSHS Budget Office, Funds Reporting Unit, and Contract Management Section (CMS) to ensure established policies and procedures are being followed, and critical deadlines are met in a timely manner
Qualification
Required
At least three years of experience in budget, accounts payable, or other related financial field
At least two years of experience with the State of Texas financial systems
Experience in monitoring, tracking, and reporting of agency funding sources and budgeted funds
Skills in computer software applications, including, but not limited to, Excel, Assess, WORD, CAPPS 9.2, and other governmental financial applications
Skill in the use of advanced features of MS Excel to analyze large amounts of financial data
Ability to gather, reconcile, and analyze complex financial data
Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, managers, other agencies and external stakeholders
Ability to adapt to changing priorities, manage time, and organize information
Preferred
One year of experience working with federal funds, preferred
Benefits
Insurance coverage and other benefits available through the State of Texas Group Benefits Plan administered by the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS)
Company
Texas Department of State Health Services
Texas Department of State Health Services focuses on public health to promote and protect the health of Texans & their communities.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Carolyn Barrett
Senior Advisor to DSHS CFO
Christy Havel Burton
Chief Financial Officer
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