Critical Projects Analyst

Position Overview

Position: Critical Projects Analyst (Financial Analyst IV)

Agency: Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC)

Location: Austin, Texas – 4601 W Guadalupe St

Salary: $6,377.50 – $10,785.83 per month (TEXAS-B-26)

Posting Number: 11476

Closing Date: 02/19/2026

• Develop financial objectives and strategies for the Department
• Coordinate analysis of the agency’s programs to determine the effect on the financial management of the agency’s resources
• Interpret technical questions of financial and regulatory compliance, including those related to active contract and grant agreements
• Review financial data, information, and business plans related to critical projects
• Organize, develop, and implement legislative appropriation requests and directives
• Develop internal reports, briefing papers, and memorandums for executive management

• Review, analyze, and evaluate the impact of legislation, regulations, and policies affecting the Provider Finance (30%)
• Develop internal financial policies and procedures, including financial objectives and strategies for the Provider Finance Department; develop recurring financial analysis and reporting (20%)
• Act as a project leader in the development of multiple complex ongoing and special projects, meeting research and data analysis needs, and serving as a subject matter expert for specialized projects (20%)
• Coordinate and communicate within and across HHSC departments to establish project plans and meet project milestones (20%)
• Perform other duties as required to maintain efficient and effective agency operations (10%)

• Knowledge of financial analysis, examination, and management
• Knowledge of the legislative appropriations process and ability to interpret state and federal laws
• Skill in the use of a computer and software such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Visio; effective communication; drafting executive level briefing documents
• Ability to perform and interpret numerical analyses; interpret federal and state statutes; analyze and summarize financial and management records for accuracy and conformance to procedures and rules; prepare reports and correspondence regarding findings; communicate effectively; provide guidance to others

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public administration, business administration, finance, or another related field; related work experience may substitute for required education on a year‑for‑year basis with a maximum substitution of four years. Master’s Degree preferred.
• Experience with high‑level coordination and oral/written communication
• Experience with finance, business administration, and federal and state government finance and policy is preferred

Experience communicating with legislative members and staff is preferred.

The Provider Finance Department operates on a hybrid telework schedule. Staff are currently required to physically work in the office 2 days per week. The office is headquartered in Austin, Texas.

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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.