Functional Title: Budget Analyst IV Job Title: Budget Analyst IV Agency: Health & Human Services Comm Department: HHSC Budget Posting Number: 19367 Closing Date: 08/07/2026 Posting Audience: Internal and External Occupational Category: Business and Financial Operations Salary Range: $5,425.33- $8,886.16 Pay Frequency: Monthly Salary Group: TEXAS-B-24 Shift: Day Additional Shift: Days (First) Telework: Eligible for Telework Travel: Up to 10% Regular/Temporary: Regular Full Time/Part Time: Full time FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt Facility Location: Job Location City: AUSTIN Job Location Address: 4601 W GUADALUPE ST Other Locations: Austin MOS Codes: 3451,310X,651X,751X,3402,3404,3408,8844,36A,70C,36B,65FX,65WX,6F0X1,F&S,FIN10,SEI15,SK Under the general supervision of Budget Manager for the Health and Specialty Care System (HSCS), the Budget Analyst IV assists in overseeing the budgets for HSCS. Performs advanced budget preparation and analysis work. Work involves assisting with the planning, organizing, coordinating, and evaluating of budgetary activities and performance measures. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Assists with the development, implementation, and maintenance of program budgets for the Health and Specialty Care System (HSCS) section. Assists the Budget Manager with the development and maintenance of Organizational Budgets, Legislative Appropriations Request (LAR), Fiscal Notes, Monthly Financial Report (MFR), and the Annual Operating Plans for these programs. Responsible for preparation and coordination of budget briefings to the Budget Manager, Agency Budget Director, Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and Program and Executive Management. Develops, monitors, tracks, and reports on key performance measures and census management. Prepares management reports, analyses, correspondence, and related materials to keep management informed and responds to issues/problems. May attend monthly, quarterly, and annual budgetary meetings with various executive level staff. Essential Job Functions: Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned. COORDINATION: Assists the Budget Manager with the development and coordination of organizational budgets, strategy/appropriation budgets, legislative appropriation requests, budget adjustments and budget negotiations. Provides instruction, guidance, and training to team members. (25%) ORGANIZATIONAL BUDGET ANALYSIS: Analyzes, produces, and maintains agency organizational budgets. Researches and prepares financial information for reports and presentations as required. Recommends improvements to the efficient utilization of funding, staff, and accountability. Verifies source documents and data, analyzes trends and variances, and tests for reasonableness, identifies unusual financial activity. Resolves budget issues related to overages of encumbrances and/or expenditures as needed. Utilizes CAPPS Financials, CAPPS HR, MS Office, USAS, and Docu-Sign. (25%) STRATEGY AND APPROPRIATION BUDGET ANALYSIS: Analyzes, produces, and maintains agency appropriation budgets. Works with program staff to ensure funding sources are allocated and budgeted correctly. Monitors, reviews, and analyzes expenditure patterns and trends to determine potential for reallocation, realignment, or adjustments to accomplish programmatic requirements. Assists with the preparation and development of the legislative appropriation requests (LAR). Ensures 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. Identifies and reports project lapses and shortfalls. Utilizes USAS, CAPPS Financials and CAPPS HR. (10%) EXECUTION OF FINANCIAL ACTIONS: Prepares, reviews, and processes budget journals and transfers related to both salary and non-salaried revisions. 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 speedchart and/or chartfield elements on various financial documents to ensure appropriate and correct use of funds. (15%) FINANCIAL POINT OF CONTACT: Serves as a resource to department staff and provides guidance/technical assistance related to budgetary matters. Attends routine meetings with program management and staff regarding operating budget status and recommendations on utilization of funds. May participate in training program staff on financial policies and procedures. Participates in budget policy and procedures development. (5%) IMPACT ANALYSIS: Prepares, reviews and analyzes cost estimates and fiscal notes for proposed legislation. Reviews fiscal impacts of proposed rules for adoption. 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. (10%) OTHER DUTIES: Performs other financial duties as assigned. Participates as financial representative on various agency wide workgroups to develop and establish financial policies and procedures. Assists Branch Manager, and Team Lead by reviewing financial reports and analysis prepared by Program Budget Analysts. Flexibility in work hours, including overtime and/or extended hours, may be required for this position. (10%) Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Knowledge of: - Budget management and accounting policies, practices, and operations. - Local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to program areas. Skill in: - Analyzing financial data. - Written and oral communications. - Use of office productivity software (email, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, etc.). Ability to: - Effectively plan, prioritize workload. - Prepare concise reports. - Analyze problems and develop and present alternative solutions. Registration, Licensure Requirements or Certifications - None required Initial Screening Criteria: Experience with: - State government finance. - Financial processes. - Microsoft Excel, Word, Peoplesoft, CAPPS HR, or other financial software. Review our Tips for Success when applying for jobs at DFPS, DSHS and HHSC. Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, and Veterans: Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information please see the Texas State Auditor's Job Descriptions, Military Crosswalk and Military Crosswalk Guide at Texas State Auditor's Office - Job Descriptions. Telework Disclaimer: This position may be eligible for telework. Please note, all HHS positions are subject to state and agency telework policies in addition to the discretion of the direct supervisor and business needs.