Program Specialist V- Agency Finance

Career Opportunities:
Program Specialist V
- Agency Finance (20550)

Posting 20550
-Posted
- Health & Human Services Comm

- Agency Finance

- Business and Financial Operations

- Eligible for Telework
-b. $3000 - $4999 per month

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more.

Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage .

Functional

Title:

Program Specialist V
- Agency Finance
Job Title: Program Specialist V
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
Department: Agency Finance
Posting Number: 20550
Closing Date: 10/24/2026
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Business and Financial Operations
Salary Range: $4,523.16-$7,253.83
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-21
Shift: Day
Additional Shift: None
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: None
MOS Codes: 16GX,60C0,611X,612X,63G0,641X,712X,86M0,8U000,OS,OSS,PERS,YN,YNS

Performs advanced senior-level consultative services and technical assistance work supporting agency programs and business functions. Plans, develops, implements, analyzes, documents, evaluates, and improves assigned programs; interprets and develops policies, procedures, standards, and manuals; analyzes performance and compliance data; evaluates the impact of legislation and policy changes; coordinates corrective actions and program improvements; and provides consultation, training, and technical guidance to internal and external stakeholders.

Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for initiative and independent judgment. May serve in a lead capacity by training, assigning, prioritizing, and reviewing the work of others, but does not supervise employees.

Plans, develops, implements, analyzes, documents, and evaluates complex Health and Human Services programs, initiatives, processes, and services; establishes objectives, requirements, milestones, performance measures, and improvement strategies aligned with agency goals. 30%

Analyzes complex state fiscal policy, appropriation authority, budgetary controls, financial and operational data, trends, and risks; develops evidence-based recommendations for related agency processes and procedures. 25%

Develops, interprets, and revises, program policies, procedures, standards, rules, manuals, guidance, controls, and training materials in accordance with applicable requirements. 15%

Provides consultative services, technical assistance, training, and guidance to Agency Finance and other agency staff, partner programs, government entities, vendors, or other stakeholders; serves as a liaison to explain requirements, resolve complex problems, and improve program effectiveness. 10%

Analyzes legislation, funding changes, policies, and program variations to assess operational and financial impacts and develop recommendations for implementation, improvement, expansion, reduction, or initiation of programs. 10%

Performs related work as assigned. 5%

Local, state, and federal laws related to Health and Human Services programs and business functions; public administration techniques; and applicable compliance, reporting, records, and accountability requirements.

Program management processes and techniques, including program planning, implementation, documentation, assessment, performance measurement, corrective action, continuous improvement, and stakeholder management.

Management techniques, statistical analysis processes, budget processes, research techniques, policy analysis, and methods for evaluating program operations and service delivery.

Training and communication techniques used to explain complex requirements, develop guidance and instructional materials, facilitate learning, and promote consistent program implementation.

Health and Human Services operations, policies, processes, controls, systems, data, reporting…