Critical Project Analyst

Job Overview

Functional

Title:

Critical Project Analyst
Job Title: Financial Analyst III
Agency: Health & Human Services Commission
Department: HHSC & HHS Rate Analysis Acute
Posting Number: 11474
Closing Date: 02/19/2026
Shift: Day
Telework Eligibility: Eligible for Telework
Salary Range: $5,425.33 - $8,886.16 (Monthly)

Benefits include 100% paid employee health insurance for full‑time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off, and numerous career advancement opportunities.

• Develop financial objectives and strategies for the Provider Finance Department, including recurring financial analysis and reporting.
• Lead on-going and special projects, meeting research and data analysis needs.
• Coordinate and communicate within and across HHSC departments to establish project plans and meet project milestones.
• Review, analyze, and evaluate the impact of legislation, regulations, and policies affecting Provider Finance.
• Develop internal reports, briefing papers, and memorandums for executive management.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned to maintain efficient and effective agency operations.

• Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university with major coursework in public administration, business administration, finance, or a related field.
• Related work experience may substitute for the required education on a year‑for‑year basis, with a maximum substitution of four years.
• Experience with finance, business administration, and federal and state government finance and policy is preferred.
• Experience communicating with legislative members and staff is preferred.
• Knowledge of financial analysis, examination, and management.
• Knowledge of the legislative appropriations process.
• Skill in using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Visio; ability to draft executive‑level briefing documents.
• Ability to perform and interpret numerical analyses, interpret statutes, analyze financial records, prepare reports, and provide guidance to others.

Office location: 4601 W Guadelupe ST, Austin, TX 78751. The Provider Finance Department operates on a hybrid telework schedule; staff are required to work in the office two days per week.

Travel requirement: up to 5%.

All prospective employees are encouraged to apply regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHSC will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability.

Applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks. HHSC uses E‑Verify.