Functional Title: Senior Financial Examiner Job Title: Financial Examiner IV Agency: Health & Human Services Comm Department: HHS Provider Finance M/C Admin Posting Number: 20410 Closing Date: 02/19/2027 Posting Audience: Internal and External Occupational Category: Business and Financial Operations Salary Range: $5,098.66- $8,304.83 Pay Frequency: MonthlySalary Group: TEXAS-B-23 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: Exempt Facility Location:Job Location City: AUSTIN Job Location Address: 4601 W GUADALUPE ST Other Locations: MOS Codes: 3451,3404,3408,8844,36A,70C,36B,65FX,65WX,6F0X1,F&S,FIN10

Brief Job Description:

The Financial Examiner IV position is selected by and responsible to the Director and Manager of the Provider Finance Department Local Funding Review Team. This role will participate in the collection and assessment of financial, statistical, and other relevant data to monitor the financing structures that underlie local funding utilized as the non-federal share of Medicaid supplemental and directed payment programs. The Financial Examiner IV will assist in the design, development, implementation, modification, and maintenance of: analytical methods and procedures; highly complex computer applications, spreadsheets, and large databases used in the collection and analyses of data; and strategic operations and planning. Must be comfortable working on various projects including those with short-, mid-, and long-term goals and objectives; works well with a team within specified schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving established goals; and supports legislative related inquiries and analyses. Identifies potential areas of change and provides input on the development of alternative strategies and recommendations. The best fit for this role is someone that is able to adapt to change, think outside the box to modify current processes based on experience, and a self-starter.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs):

Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

Participates in the development, implementation, and administration of surveys to collect financial and other data from identified entities for use in the assessment of local funds. Administers data collection instruments and detailed instruction manuals to collect financial and other relevant data. Ensures instruments collect sufficient information to support the assessment and monitoring of local funds. Provides technical assistance related to survey development, survey completion, policy guidelines and rule requirements. Participates in the development, modification and maintenance of complex computer programs, spreadsheets and large databases used in the collection, review, and analysis of financial data. The best fit for this role is someone that is able to adapt to change, think outside the box to modify current processes based on experience, and a self-starter. (40%)

Provides summaries and determines initial risk assessments, financial examinations to evaluate compliance with state or federal regulations. Participates in the interpretation of data analyses and data research to determine appropriateness of results; ensures that options and recommendations are feasible and adequately address compliance issues. (40%)

Prepares written briefing documents and other documents related to the results of local fund assessments for decision making by PFD and executive staff. Makes presentations of assessment and recommendations to team leadership (10%)

Interfaces and communicates effectively with diverse groups, including other agency staff, governmental entities, medical/provider associations, workgroups, advisory committees, legislative staff, client advocates, attorneys, state/federal auditors, and interested parties and takes detailed notes to summarize information being discussed. (10%)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

Knowledge of data analytics.

Knowledge of health and human services programs.
Knowledge of Medicaid reimbursement principles.
Knowledge of accounting principles.

Skill in:

Skill in the development and maintenance of complex computer applications, spreadsheets, and large databases.
Skill in interpersonal relationships, establishing and maintaining, effective working relationships.

Ability to:

Ability to manage projects effectively, including setting priorities and planning, organizing and coordinating the work of others.
Ability to develop, evaluates, implement and interpret policies, procedures and rules.
Ability to identify problems, evaluate alternatives, and implement creative solutions.
Ability to analyze complex and detailed accounting and reporting information.
Ability to exercise independent judgment, set priorities, meet deadlines and adapt to shifting technical and political developments.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:

N/A

Initial Screening Criteria:

Bachelor's Degree Required. Experience in Provider Finance or applicable organization may be substituted for education on a one-to-one basis.

Experience as a financial examiner, financial analyst, or other data analyst is preferred.

*Hybrid work environment, with a mandatory working twice a week on-site. Policy subject to change.