Budget Analyst IV

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  Budget Analyst IV
• Job Title: Budget Analyst IV
• Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
• Department: HHSC Budget
• Posting Number: 13118
• Closing Date: 02/20/2026
• Posting Audience: Internal and External
• Occupational Category: Business and Financial Operations
• Salary Group: TEXAS-B-24
• Salary Range: $5,425.33–$7,962.49
• Pay Frequency: Monthly
• Shift: Day
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Full Time/Part Time: Full time
• FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
• Job Location City: AUSTIN
• Job Location Address: 4601 W GUADALUPE ST
• MOS Codes: X,651X,751X,,A,70C,36B,65FX,65WX,6F0X1,F&S,FIN
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The Budget Analyst IV performs advanced budget preparation and analysis work. The work involves assisting with the planning, organizing, coordinating, and evaluating budgets and performance measures. The role works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Responsibilities include assisting with the development, implementation, and maintenance of Legislative Appropriations Request (LAR), Fiscal Notes, Monthly Financial Report (MFR), Operating Budgets, and the Annual Operating Plans for these programs;

preparing and coordinating budget briefings to the Budget Manager, Budget Director, Chief Financial Officer, and Program Management; developing, monitoring, tracking, and reporting on key performance measures; and preparing management reports, analyses, correspondence, and related materials to keep management informed and respond to issues and problems.

ORGANIZATIONAL BUDGET ANALYSIS

Participates in the preparation and development of the annual operating budget process. Works with program budget analysts to ensure funding sources are allocated and budgeted correctly. Uses Microsoft Excel and Access to set up operating budget and prepare for load into CAPPS/Cognos. Monitors, reviews, and analyzes operating budgets, methods of finance to ensure budgeted amounts are aligned to appropriated amounts, funds have been appropriately allocated, and appropriate use of funds.

Prepares, reviews, and analyzes financial reports related to general revenue, federal funds, reimbursements, fees, appropriated receipts, and other fund areas. Analyzes trends and variances, tests for reasonableness, and identifies any unusual financial activity. Researches, analyzes, and prepares charts and reports related to internal/external non‑routine requests as required. (30%)

STRATEGY AND APPROPRIATION BUDGET ANALYSIS

Coordinates the preparation and development of the legislative appropriation requests (LAR). Compiles draft appropriation requests; makes necessary revisions for accuracy and conformance with instructions; and assembles into five‑year budgetary schedules to include Strategy Requests, Sub‑strategy Requests, Exceptional Item Requests, Federal Funds Supporting Schedules, and Revenue Collections Supporting Schedules. Prepares reviews and analyzes cost estimates and fiscal notes for proposed legislation using past expenditures to project potential costs/revenues of implementation.

Measures the impact of existing and proposed state and federal legislation on HHSC programs. Responds to budgetary inquiries from the legislature, Governor’s Office, state and federal agencies, and the Legislative Budget Board. Assists with the preparation, review, and reporting of performance measures. (20%)

EXECUTION OF FINANCIAL ACTIONS

Certifies fund availability for budget certification forms and procurement requests. Reviews and completes budget certification forms including calculation/processing of offsetting journals, as required. Provides speed chart and/or chart field elements on various financial documents to ensure appropriate and correct use of funds. Assists with the monthly compilation of federal funds report for HHSC programs and leadership. Utilizes CAPPS/Cognos to run trial balances and/or accounting details.

(20%)

FINANCIAL POINT OF CONTACT

Serves as a resource for department staff and provides guidance/technical assistance related to budgetary matters. Prepares ad hoc reports requested by management, department staff, the Legislative Budget Board, the Governor’s…