Finance Program Specialist V

Career Opportunities:
Finance Program Specialist V (15828)

Posting 15828
-Posted
- Dept of State Health Services

- HIV STD Section

- Business and Financial Operations

- Eligible for Telework
- Other Locations (1) - Additional Shifts available (1) -b. $3000 - $4999 per month

DSHS is committed to hiring skilled and dedicated individuals who share a passion for public health to pursue our vision of A Healthy Texas . If you are looking to make an impact and tackle new challenges, we encourage you to consider a career with us.

DSHS offers insurance coverage and other benefits available through the State of Texas Group Benefits Plan administered by the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS). To learn more about all the benefits available to you as a DSHS employee and other DSHS opportunities for early career pathways, visit the DSHS Careers Page.

• Functional
  
  Title:
  
  Finance Program Specialist V
• Job Title:
  
  Program Spclst V
• Agency:
  Dept of State Health Services
• Department: HIV STD Section
• Posting Number: 15828
• Closing Date: 06/22/2026
• Posting Audience:
  Internal and External
• Occupational Category:
  Business and Financial Operations
• Salary Range: $4,523.16 - $5,888.50
• Pay Frequency:
  Monthly
• Salary Group: TEXAS-B-21
• Shift: Day
• Additional Shift: Days (First)
• Telework:
  Eligible for Telework
• Travel:
  Up to 10%
• Regular/Temporary:
  Regular
• Full Time/Part Time:
  Full time
• FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:
  Exempt
• Facility
  
  Location:
• Job Location City: AUSTIN
• Job Location Address: 201 W HOWARD LN STE 200
• Other Locations:
  Austin
• MOS Codes: 16GX,60C0,611X,612X,63G0,641X,712X,86M0,8U000,OS,OSS,PERS,YN,YNS

Performs advanced (senior-level) finance grant development, coordination, and administrative work. Provides consultation and technical assistance requiring specialized knowledge of federal and state finance and grant administration with a focus on managing the federal grant portfolio of grants and budgets in the HIV/STD Section (HSS) within the Infectious Disease Prevention (IDP) Division of the Department of State Health Services (DSHS). Analyzes detailed, technical, and instructional text, makes recommendations, and provides guidance on financial soundness for both new and renewal grant opportunities.

Organizes and leads cross-functional work groups; establishes strong working relationships with colleagues under strict timelines for the successful outcome of grant activities such as creating and verifying budgets, coordination of grant funding needs and agency goals, identifying grant funding‑related objectives, attending meetings, and responding to any information requests. This position will be responsible for gathering and analyzing information on overall grant project costs, preparing the budget and any necessary budget revisions, tracking expenditures, and providing regular updates on budget status.

This position will be required to ensure that work plans, deliverables, timelines, and due dates are completed despite other competing priorities. The position works under the minimal supervision of the HIV/STD Finance and Contracts Group Manager in the HIV/STD Section (HSS) in the Division for Infectious Disease Prevention (IDPD) with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Performs highly advanced (senior-level) financial budget work, providing guidance and technical assistance requiring specialized knowledge of federal and state finance budgeting and grant administration and policies for the application, administration, and monitoring of grants, policies, and procedures, including providing resolutions to grant‑related issues and concerns. Reconciles, reviews, and analyzes budget applications and internal budgets for completion and alignment with strategic goals.

Responsible for any updates and reporting of changes in financial data. May review the work of other team members before delivery to the Finance Manager. Analyzes detailed, technical, and instructional text to make recommendations and provides guidance on successful financial grant development and submission for both new grant opportunities and renewal opportunities, including internal…