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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION Financial Analyst IV in Austin, Texas
Job/Position DescriptionThe Senior Financial Analyst (Financial Analyst IV) reports to the Director of State Financial Policy within the Chief Financial Officer division. This is a high-impact, challenging role with a high-level view of HHSC, affording the successful candidate tremendous growth opportunity. Primary duties include Health and Human Services (HHS) budget and fiscal policy analysis; financial and technical support for agency-wide projects; and acting as a liaison between HHS agencies or divisions. These duties are performed under minimal supervision; analyst uses discretion and independent judgment to evaluate all available options to resolve policy and/or funding issues. The analyst also leads or assists in the development of the funding priorities and identifies major budget issues for the legislature and state leadership; and with coordination and reporting of cross-agency cost containment initiatives. Develops briefing documents, issue papers and memorandum for executive management review and decision-making. Meets with program and policy staff to determine the fiscal impact of policy changes under consideration at the Commission and/or its agencies. Reviews, analyzes and responds to legislative information requests ensuring coordination with appropriate staff and providing assistance to agencies in their responses. Serves on interagency and/or intra-agency workgroups to coordinate and develop HHS budget and policy initiatives. Assists in the development of HHS agenciesand#146; Legislative Appropriations Request. Leads, assists, and/or reviews the development of fiscal impact for proposed legislation. Performs other duties as assigned and required. Essential Job FunctionsAnalyze and interpret technical questions of financial and regulatory compliance with state and federal policy and appropriations. Creates business and policy documentation related to compliance with established procedures, requirements, laws, and regulations; data standards; and other business processes.[30%] Coordinates the development, analysis, and review of data related to financial issues, high-profile health care programs and initiatives. Provides direction and guidance and develops briefing documents, issues papers and memoranda for executive management review and decision-making. [25%] Acts as a financial advisor for the CFO Division at business meetings, inter-agency workgroups and other events as necessary for Health and Human Services state financial issues. Serves as liaison with state agencies including the Department of Family and Protective Services and the Department of State Health Services and with HHSC program staff to analyze and synthesize programmatic and financial data and objectives into recommendations for agency leadership related to complex financial and budgetary issues. [30%] Acts as project leader in development of on-going and special projects related to HHS financial issues and participates in other HHS System budget projects. [15%] Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule, when feasible, in accordance with agency leave policy. Performs other duties as required or assigned to maintain efficient and effective agency operations. Registrations, Licensure Requirements or CertificationsKnowledge Skills AbilitiesKnowledge and understanding of budgetary processes and procedures, particularly the appropriations process.Knowledge of and ability to interpret state and federal laws and regulations relevant to HHS program areas. Knowledge of the prac https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=599492 Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browser to apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human Services Career Portal.