Deputy Director of Federal Funds

Career Opportunities:
Deputy Director of Federal Funds (20785)

Posting 20785
-Posted
- Health & Human Services Comm

- HHSC FEDERAL FUNDS OFFICE

- Business and Financial Operations

- Eligible for Telework
-d. $7000 - $8999 per month

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more.

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• Functional
  
  Title:
  
  Deputy Director of Federal Funds
• Job Title:
  
  Director II
• Agency:
  Health & Human Services Comm
• Department: HHSC FEDERAL FUNDS OFFICE
• Posting Number: 20785
• Closing Date: 10/27/2026
• Posting Audience:
  Internal and External
• Occupational Category:
  Business and Financial Operations
• Salary Range: $7,015.16-$11,864.50
• Pay Frequency:
  Monthly
• Salary Group: TEXAS-B-27
• Shift: Day
• Additional Shift: None
• Telework:
  Eligible for Telework
• Travel:
  Up to 5%
• Regular/Temporary:
  Regular
• Full Time/Part Time:
  Full time
• FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:
  Exempt
• Facility
  
  Location:
• Job Location City: AUSTIN
• Job Location Address: 4601 W GUADALUPE ST
• Other Locations:
  None
• MOS Codes: ,C0,111X,112X,113X,114X,20C0,30C0,40C0,611X,612X,631X,641X,648X,90G0,91C0,91W0 97E0,SEI
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Brief

Job Description:

Under the direct supervision of the Federal Funds Director, the Deputy Director of Federal Funds supports the Federal Funds Office by coordinating federal funding activities, compliance, reporting, training, audits, contracts, and agency-wide efforts to maximize federal funding. The position serves as an additional resource for managers and staff who report to the Federal Funds Director and helps maintain the Federal Funds Office SharePoint site and fund source setup process.

• Provides senior-level leadership in budget planning and the development of goals and objectives. Leads key budget activities, including agency fiscal note responses and supplemental needs requests. Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned. (20%)
• Oversees the daily operations and activities of the MCS, AES, HDIS, and IDDBH Budget teams. Plans, assigns, and supervises staff work; guides development and implementation of operating budgets; analyzes and reports departmental funding by method of finance; reviews financial reports, source documents, trends, variances, procedures, and performance; and represents the department on internal and external work groups, meetings, and committees. (30%)
• Oversees development, coordination, preparation, completion, implementation, and submission of the agency's Mid-Year Budget Review, annual operating budget, and LBB Monthly Financial Report. Oversees legislative appropriations requests (LAR) and operating budget submissions to the Governor's Office of Budget and the Legislative Budget Board. Reviews appropriation requests and supporting schedules; prepares and analyzes cost estimates and fiscal notes; reviews fiscal impacts of proposed rules;
  
  evaluates the effect of state and federal legislation on HHSC programs; and responds to budget inquiries from legislative, state, and federal stakeholders. (35%)
• Manages and develops staff through training, performance appraisals, and consultation. Responsible for hiring and selection, assigning and prioritizing work, completing performance evaluations, recommending disciplinary actions, and scheduling and approving leave. (15%)

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

(KSAs):

• Knowledge of:
  State government and health and human services accounting and budget processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of:
  State of Texas legislative processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of:
  State of Texas strategic planning and budgeting processes and principles.
• Skill in:
  Written and oral communication.
• Skill in:
  Using computer software and state or governmental financial and human resources applications, including Excel, Word, Access, HHSAS, and CAPPS.
• Ability to:
  Manage program activities and establish goals and objectives.
• Ability to:
  Identify problems, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions.
• Ability to:
  Develop and evaluate administrative policies and procedures and explain them to others.
• Ability to:
  Coordinate the…