RLHO Financial Analyst III - Temp

Employee Benefits

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).

RLHO Financial Analyst III – Temp

Financial Analyst III

Dept of State Health Services

Regional & Loc Dep Assoc Comm

18071

07/20/2026

Internal and External

Business and Financial Operations

$6,200.00 - $7,200.00

Monthly

TEXAS-B-24

Day

Telework:
Eligible for Telework

Up to 5%

Temporary

Full time

Exempt

AUSTIN

1100 W 49TH ST (RDM)

,8844,36A,70C,36B,65FX,65WX,6F0X1,F&S,FIN
10

This is a temporary position that is expected to end November 2027. Upon hire, the selected candidate will be required to sign a Temporary Employment Agreement.

Under the supervision of the Regional and Local Health Operations (RLHO) Division Operations and Business Services (OBS) Unit Finance Group Supervisor, the Financial Analyst III will perform advanced (senior‑level) financial analysis and monitoring of technical and program related operations, projects, and procurements that support revenue and expenditure forecasts; financial and operational impact; budget and operational impact; performance measures; and project deliverables for RLHO.

The analyst assists with the preparation and development of the legislative appropriation requests (LAR) and exceptional items (EI), and prepares, reviews, and analyzes cost estimates and fiscal notes. Serves as a financial point of contact within the Division. Administers financial processes and systems within the Division and coordinates and participates in the review, analysis, development, and evaluation of financial data.

Work involves examination, investigation, and review of financial data, management practices, and internal controls to ensure compliance with federal and state laws and/or regulations as well as DSHS policies, regulations, for operations, related projects and procurements. Works under minimal supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

(35%) Plans, coordinates, prepares, assigns, and reviews budget assignments, including financial status analyses of projects and procurements for RLHO Division. Prepares, reviews, analyzes and/or approves financial reports, budgets, and expenditures. Verifies source documents, correspondence, data and other written materials underlying program budgets and financial reports. Makes recommendations to management regarding allocation of financial resources to meet strategic objectives and improvements to the efficient utilization of funding and staff.

Participates in the development and management of RLHO financial and procurement processes, procedures, and forms to support program activities. Reviews operations and projects for financial completeness; compliance with financial standards; uniformity in methods; and adherence to financial statutes, agency rulings, and procedures. Facilitates the development of models and analyses to include annual expenditure forecasts and long‑term financial plans. Researches and prepares financial information for reports and presentations as required.

(35%) Performs advanced financial analysis, monitoring, and reporting work related to revenue collections and budget appropriations, including revenue and expenditure forecasts; financial, budget, and operational impacts; performance measure monitoring; and project deliverables for RLHO. Work involves examination, investigation, and review of accounting records, financial statements, reports, management practices, and internal controls to ensure compliance with federal and state laws and/or regulations as well as DSHS policies and regulations for related operations, projects, and procurements.

Prepares internal management reports and financial progress reports containing findings, recommendations, and…