Full Job Description
Functional Title: Deputy Director of Federal Funds Job Title: Director II Agency: Health & Human Services Comm Department: HHSC FEDERAL FUNDS OFFICE Posting Number: 20785 Closing Date: 10/27/2026 Posting Audience: Internal and External Occupational Category: Business and Financial Operations Salary Range: $7,015.16- $11,864.50 Pay Frequency: MonthlySalary Group: TEXAS-B-27 Shift: Day Additional Shift: Telework: Eligible for Telework Travel: Up to 5% Regular/Temporary: Regular Full Time/Part Time: Full time FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt Facility Location:Job Location City: AUSTIN Job Location Address: 4601 W GUADALUPE ST Other Locations: MOS Codes: 8003,8040,8041,8042,10C0,111X,112X,113X,114X,20C0,30C0,40C0,611X,612X,631X,641X,648X,90G0,91C0,91W0
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Brief Job Description:
Under the direct supervision of the Federal Funds Director, the Deputy Director of Federal Funds supports the Federal Funds Office by coordinating federal funding activities, compliance, reporting, training, audits, contracts, and agency-wide efforts to maximize federal funding. The position serves as an additional resource for managers and staff who report to the Federal Funds Director and helps maintain the Federal Funds Office SharePoint site and fund source setup process.
Essential Job Functions (EJFs):
Provides senior-level leadership in budget planning and the development of goals and objectives. Leads key budget activities, including agency fiscal note responses and supplemental needs requests. Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned. (20%)
Oversees the daily operations and activities of the MCS, AES, HDIS, and IDDBH Budget teams. Plans, assigns, and supervises staff work; guides development and implementation of operating budgets; analyzes and reports departmental funding by method of finance; reviews financial reports, source documents, trends, variances, procedures, and performance; and represents the department on internal and external workgroups, meetings, and committees. (30%)
Oversees development, coordination, preparation, completion, implementation, and submission of the agency's Mid-Year Budget Review, annual operating budget, and LBB Monthly Financial Report. Oversees legislative appropriations requests (LAR) and operating budget submissions to the Governor's Office of Budget and the Legislative Budget Board. Reviews appropriation requests and supporting schedules; prepares and analyzes cost estimates and fiscal notes; reviews fiscal impacts of proposed rules; evaluates the effect of state and federal legislation on HHSC programs; and responds to budget inquiries from legislative, state, and federal stakeholders. (35%)
Manages and develops staff through training, performance appraisals, and consultation. Responsible for hiring and selection, assigning and prioritizing work, completing performance evaluations, recommending disciplinary actions, and scheduling and approving leave. (15%)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledge of:
State government and health and human services accounting and budget processes and procedures.
State of Texas legislative processes and procedures.
State of Texas strategic planning and budgeting processes and principles.
Skill in:
Analyzing complex financial data.
Written and oral communication.
Using computer software and state or governmental financial and human resources applications, including Excel, Word, Access, HHSAS, and CAPPS.
Ability to:
Manage program activities and establish goals and objectives.
Identify problems, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions.
Develop and evaluate administrative policies and procedures and explain them to others.
Coordinate the collection and analysis of detailed and complex financial data.
Prepare concise reports and communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
Train others and plan, assign, and supervise the work of others.
Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:
N/A
Initial Screening Criteria:
A minimum of a four-year degree from an accredited college or university. A course of study in business, finance, public policy or health administration is preferred.
Five years' experience performing advanced budget, financial, accounting, or federal funds work.
Three years' experience leading, supervising, or directing the work of others.
Experience analyzing complex financial data and preparing financial or budget reports preferred.
Experience communicating complex financial, budgetary, or policy information to internal or external stakeholders preferred.
Preferred:
Experience with State of Texas budgeting, accounting, legislative, or strategic planning processes preferred.
Experience with federal funding compliance, reporting, audits, negotiated indirect cost rate agreements, or federal award management preferred.
Experience developing legislative appropriations requests, operating budgets, fiscal notes, or supplemental funding requests preferred.
Experience using HHSAS, CAPPS, or comparable governmental financial or human resources systems preferred.
Experience coordinating procurements or monitoring contracts preferred.
Additional Information:
This position is required to work in office two days a week at the North Austin Complex. This position may work irregular hours and requires up to 5% travel.
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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.
