Functional Title: Budget Analyst Job Title: Budget Analyst V Agency: Health & Human Services Comm Department: Workforce Support Posting Number: 20858 Closing Date: 09/17/2026 Posting Audience: Internal and External Occupational Category: Business and Financial Operations Salary Range: $6,377.50- $8,500.00 Pay Frequency: MonthlySalary Group: TEXAS-B-26 Shift: Day Additional Shift: Telework: Travel: Regular/Temporary: Regular Full Time/Part Time: Full time FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt Facility Location:Job Location City: AUSTIN Job Location Address: 701 W 51ST ST Other Locations: MOS Codes: 3451,310X,651X,751X,3402,3404,3408,8844,36A,70C,36B,65FX,65WX,6F0X1,F&S,FIN10,SEI15,SK

The Budget Analyst V reports to the Operational Support Manager in Regulatory Services. Works under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Performs highly advanced (senior-level) consultative, technical assistance, professional budget analysis and preparation of various complex financial and budget documents and reports for state and federally funded programs. Oversees the development, implementation, and maintenance of program budgets. Prepares organizational budgets, instructions on budget and funding procedures and methods. Prepares monthly budgets and FTEs reports for management. Participates in the preparation of strategic plan, legislative appropriations request and other funding requests. Oversees LBB performance measures and works closely with accounting and budget to establish payment codes to ensure fees are tracked correctly

Essential Job Functions

Monitors, reviews and analyzes operating budgets and methods of finance to ensure appropriate use of funds. Monitors, reviews, analyzes and tracks expenditure patterns and trends to determine proper coding and potential for reallocation, realignment, or adjustments. Prepares, reviews, and analyzes financial reports as assigned by management. Researches, analyzes, and prepares charts and reports related to internal/external requests as required. Analyzes trends and variances, identifies any unusual financial activity and coordinates with management to resolve. Recommends improvements to the efficient utilization of funding. Works with program areas to ensure funding sources are allocated and budgeted correctly.

Conducts routine meetings with program management and leadership regarding operating budget status, forecasting, and projections and provides recommendations to address shortfalls and lapses. Coordinates with program staff to prepare and review performance measure reports and to ensure the data is accurate. Works on internal/external ad-hoc and routine reports as requested.

Coordinates the preparation and development of the annual operating budget, mid-year budget review, strategic plan, and legislative appropriation requests (LAR) as assigned. Works with program to ensure requests are appropriate and accurate. Maintains documentation used for supporting schedules and requests. Oversees the collection, organization, analysis, and preparation of materials in response to requests for information, briefing documents, legislative reports, status updates, and presentations to leadership, fiscal impact analyses, and rules, requests for proposals, contracts and amendments. Develops materials for the preparation or in follow up to workgroups and meetings conducted with internal and external stakeholders.

Represents HHSC Regulatory Services Division on internal and external workgroups including local, state and federal entities regarding funding, payment and performance metrics issues.

Analyzes potential effect of current and/or proposed legislation, regulations, or court rulings on agency operations; prepares fiscal notes, fiscal impact analysis, cost estimates, and budget recommendations.

Develops and reviews HHSC Regulatory Services budgetary policy and procedure manuals and ensures accurate and timely implementation of new and/or revised policies and procedures as required by HHSC and state and federal laws or regulations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

• Knowledge of accounting, budgetary, and management principles, practices, and procedures; of forecasting methodologies; and of automated accounting, budgeting, and forecasting programs.
• Skill in the use of a computer and Miscrosoft Office Suite.
• Ability to analyze fiscal management information, to determine appropriate use of funds, to perform statistical analyses, and to communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of legislative appropriation request and annual operating budget processes and of performance measurement and reporting.
• Ability to identify and develop budgetary reports and schedules, to analyze management problems and develop and present solutions.
• Ability to monitor and report on performance measurement and to coordinate the gathering and analysis of data.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:

N/A

Initial Screening Criteria:

Experience preparing legislative appropriation requests
Experience preparing LBB/GOBPP operating budgets
Experience preparing and analyzing governmental operating budgets
Experience with statistical analysis methods and budget forecasting practices and operations
Experience preparing clear, concise and accurate financial reports and schedules
Experience using Microsoft (Excel/Word) software applications
Experience with TANF programs, preferred

Additional Information:

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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.