Financial Analyst IV

Date:
Feb 16, 2026

Location:

AUSTIN, TX

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Functional

Title:

Financial Analyst IV

Job Title:

Financial Analyst IV

Agency:
Health & Human Services Comm

Department: HHSC & HHS Rate Analysis LTC

Posting Number: 13052

Closing Date: 03/02/2026

Posting Audience:
Internal and External

Occupational Category:
Business and Financial Operations

Salary Group: TEXAS-B-26

Salary Range: $6,377.50 - $10,785.83

Pay Frequency:
Monthly

Shift: Day

Telework:
Eligible for Telework

Travel:
Up to 5%

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: 3404, 3408, 8844, 36A, 70C, 36B, 65FX, 65WX, 6F0X1, F&S, FIN
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The Senior Financial Analyst for Cost Reporting and Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) Finance (Financial Analyst IV) performs highly advanced (senior-level) financial analysis work related to rate setting and cost reporting used in the analysis of LTSS reimbursement rates and payments in the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Provider Finance Department (PFD). Work involves documenting existing cost report and rate setting processes and procedures;

preparing, reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating financial data and documents; recommending modifications to align to best practices; and preparing reports and responding to internal and external inquiries. Work may include the oversight and management of special projects related to cost reporting and LTSS finance section. The position will also serve to support and facilitate the Interested Parties Advisory Group. Works under the supervision of the Deputy Director of Cost Reporting and LTSS Finance, with extensive use of subject matter expertise and historical knowledge of LTSS rate analysis processes and procedures, cost reporting and cost report examinations, and project management or process improvement techniques.

• Supports LTSS Cost Reporting:
  The LTSS FAIV serves as a subject matter expert in LTSS cost reporting. The FAIV will serve as the lead staff member in representing LTSS in meetings the vendor who administers the cost reporting system; ensuring that system requirements and modifications meet LTSS cost reporting requirements. The FAIV will create and prepare organized and sequential documentation including process and procedures of LTSS cost reporting processes, as needed, for both the Cost Report Review Unit and the LTSS Finance Teams.
  
  The FAIV will ensure user interface and cost report functionality meets the Department’s goals for cost reporting and complies with state and federal requirements; the FAIV will develop and maintain timelines associated with implementation of any changes related to cost reporting. The FAIV will conduct review of relevant Texas Administrative Code, Medicaid, and Medicare payment requirements on a biennial basis to ensure cost reporting adheres to best practices as applicable.
  
  The FAIV will make recommendations for changes to LTSS cost reporting as necessary. Represents PFD in formal appeals related to cost reporting, as needed. Provides training to support staff related to LTSS cost reporting. (25%)
• Stakeholder Engagement:
  The FAIV position will lead stakeholder engagement efforts to support the Cost Reporting and LTSS Finance Section. This includes scheduling meetings, developing presentation materials and presenting information to both internal and external audiences related to cost reporting and LTSS finance. Duties will include supporting the Interested Parties Advisory Group as the lead facilitator by acting as HHSC’s contact with the advisory…