Financial Analyst III

Date:
Dec 17, 2025

Location:

AUSTIN, TX

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Functional Title

Financial Analyst III

Job Title

Financial Analyst III

Agency

Dept of State Health Services

Department

M&CH Title V Health Res Dev

Posting Number

11624

Closing Date

12/31/2025

Posting Audience

Internal and External

Occupational Category

Business and Financial Operations

Salary Group

TEXAS-B-24

Salary Range

$5,425.33 - $7,155.75

Pay Frequency

Monthly

Shift

Day

Telework

Not Eligible for Telework

Travel

Up to 5%

Regular/Temporary

Regular

Full Time/Part Time

Full time

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt

Nonexempt

Job Location City

AUSTIN

Job Location Address

1100 W 49TH ST (RDM)

MOS Codes

,8844,36A,70C,36B,65FX,65WX,6F0X1,F&S,FIN
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Brief

Job Description

Under the general supervision of the Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Section, Director of Operations in the Community Health Improvement Division (CHI), the Financial Analyst III will perform advanced budgetary analysis and monitoring of technical and program-related projects and contracts. This role is key in creating and supporting MCH expenditure forecasts, assessing financial and operational impact, and confirming alignment with MCH section budgetary goals and operational objectives.

The position is responsible for coordinating and administering MCH financial processes and systems within the section emphasizing the development and evaluation of section budgetary data. This position’s work involves thorough examinations of MCH budgetary projections, financial data analysis, and the implementation of management practices to confirm compliance with federal and state laws, DSHS policies, and regulations related to budgeting and contracting.

This position operates under minimal supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs)

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

Financial Analysis and Reporting. Creates and administers MCH section financial programs and operations. Plans, reviews and reports on MCH projects and contract financial analysis. Prepares, reviews, analyzes and/or approves MCH financial reports, forecasts, budgets, and expenditures. Verifies MCH financial source documents, correspondence, data, and other written materials underlying MCH program budgets and financial reports. Makes MCH financial recommendations to management regarding allocation of MCH financial resources to meet strategic objectives and efficient utilization of MCH funding and staff.

Coordinates the development and management of MCH financial reporting processes, procedures, and forms to support MCH program activities. Reviews MCH projects for financial completeness, compliance with financial standards, uniformity in methods and adherence to financial statutes, agency rulings and procedures. Research and prepares financial information including budget forecasts, reports, and presentations as required. (40%)

Compliance. Performs advanced MCH financial analysis, monitoring, reporting and regulatory work related to federal Title V block grant management including expenditure forecasts; financial, budget and operational impacts; performance measures; and project deliverables. Prepares MCH financial information for section grant applications, monitors and manages grant funding, and assists with other grant financial functions as applicable. This position’s work involves examination, investigation, and review of MCH budget and accounting records, financial…