Budget Analyst IV

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Functional

Title:

Budget Analyst IV

Job Title:

Budget Analyst IV

Agency:
Health & Human Services Comm

Department: HHSC Budget

Posting Number: 17238

Closing Date: 06/19/2026

Posting Audience:
Internal and External

Occupational Category:
Business and Financial Operations

Salary Range: $5,425.33 - $8,886.16

Pay Frequency:
Monthly

Salary Group: TEXAS-B-24

Shift: Day

Additional

Shift:

Telework:
Eligible for Telework

Travel:
Up to 5%

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Full Time/Part Time:
Full time

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:
Nonexempt

Facility

Location:

Job Location City: AUSTIN

Job Location Address: 4601 W GUADALUPE ST

Other Locations:

MOS Codes: X,651X,751X,,A,70C,36B,65FX,65WX,6F0X1,F&S,FIN
10,SEI
15,SK

Brief

Job Description:

Performs advanced budget preparation and analysis work. Work involves assisting with planning, organizing, coordinating, and evaluating budgetary activities and performance measures. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Assists with the development, implementation, and maintenance of program budgets for the Regulatory Services division. Assists budget staff with the development and maintenance of Organizational Budgets, Legislative Appropriations Request (LAR), Fiscal Notes, and the Annual Operating Plans for these programs. Assists the preparation and coordination of budget briefings to the Budget Manager, Agency Budget Director, Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and Program and Executive Management.

Develops, monitors, tracks, and reports on key performance measures and census management. Prepares management reports, analyses, correspondence, and related materials to keep management informed and responds to issues/problems. Conducts monthly, quarterly, and annual budgetary meetings with various executive level staff.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs):

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

Strategy and Appropriation 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 setup 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 as assigned for review by management. Analyzes trends and variances and 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%)

Organizational 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 to department staff and provides…