Budget Analyst

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Title:

Budget Analyst
Job Title:Program Specialist VI
Agency:Dept of State Health Services
Department:Hlth Emer Preparedness Respons
Posting Number:23001
Closing Date:11/23/2026
Posting Audience:Internal and External
Occupational Category:Business and Financial Operations
Salary Range:$5,098.66 - $6,701.75
Pay Frequency:Monthly
Salary Group:TEXAS-B-23
Shift:Day
Additional Shift:Days (First)
Telework:Eligible for Telework
Travel:Up to 5%
Regular/Temporary:Regular
Full Time/Part Time:Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:Exempt
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Location:


Job Location City:AUSTIN
Job Location Address:1100 W 49TH ST (RBB)
Other Locations:Austin
MOS Codes:16GX,60C0,611X,612X,63G0,641X,712X,86M0,8U000,OS,OSS,PERS,YN,YNS

Under the direction of the Budget Manager, performs advanced (senior-level) budget preparation and financial analysis, consultative services, and technical assistance. Work involves planning, developing, compiling statistics and reports, and providing consultative services and technical assistance to program staff on budgetary, operational, and fiscal matters for the Center for Health Emergency Preparedness and Response (CHEPR). Works with CHEPR and other agency staff to ensure Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP), Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP), and other funding opportunity fiscal activities meet federal requirements and DSHS guidelines and policies.

Prepares and submits annual Federal Cooperative Agreement proposals, supplemental funding proposals, funding re-direction requests, and funding expanded authority (carry-forward) requests. Prepares 25% capital authority requests, cost estimates, revenue projections, and other financial reports and analysis as needed. Monitors, reviews, and analyzes expenditure patterns and trends to identify opportunities for reallocation, realignment, or adjustments to meet programmatic requirements. Recommends funding utilization strategies.

Prepares special reports, graphics, and other data for the Regional and Local Health Operations (RLHO) Division Office as assigned. Works under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for initiative and independent judgment. Performs all other duties as assigned.

(40%) Participates in preparing state and federal budget applications, budget actions, close-outs, and redirections, and compiles financial statistics and reports related to federal cooperative agreements, grants, and general revenue funding. Prepares cost projections and organizational budget reports. Develops presentations as needed. Serves as a subject-matter expert and resource to agency staff on fiscal grant management.

(20%) Provides daily fiscal and administrative support, including purchase requisitions, travel management, personnel/position control, and financial policies and procedures. Uses Microsoft Excel, CAPPS Financial, and other governmental financial applications to perform essential job duties. Prepares ad hoc reports as requested.

(20%)Monitors and tracks expenditures and identifies any unusual financial activity to ensure program funds are expended in accordance with state and federal requirements. Reviews organizational budgets daily to ensure funding is being managed effectively. Meets regularly with program staff to provide budget status reports.

(15%) Coordinates with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), DSHS Budget Office, Funds Reporting Unit, Federal Funds Coordination and Management Branch (FCMB), and Contract Management Section (CMS) to process budget actions, ensure established policies and procedures are followed, and meet critical deadlines.

(5%)Serves in a supporting role to meet CHEPR Continuity of Operations (COOP) during an emergency activation and/or as a staff member in the State Medical Operations Center or State Operations Center and other duties as…