APS Regional Operations & Budget Specialist

Department-of-Family-and-Protective-Services; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid vacation

Dental, vision, and life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) in Texas seeks an APS Program Specialist V in Arlington to support regional operations, budgeting, and performance tracking. This full-time role reports to the APS District Director and requires strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities include budget preparation, data analysis, development of procedures, and collaboration with IT, Finance, and training teams to improve regional outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Five years of full-time consultative, supervisory, managerial, social service, professional or technical work required.
• Proficiency in budgeting, data analysis, and reporting essential.

Responsibilities

• Promotes and ensures respect for cultural diversity.
• Performs advanced budget preparation and financial analysis.
• Establishes goals and develops standards for program objectives.
• Develops tracking procedures and analyzes regional performance data.
• Coordinates communication with divisions and state office.

Skills

Budget analysis

Data analysis

Planning & organizing

Verbal & written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CAPPS

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

E-Travel

Job description

The Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) in Texas seeks an APS Program Specialist V in Arlington to support regional operations, budgeting, and performance tracking. This full-time role reports to the APS District Director and requires strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities include budget preparation, data analysis, development of procedures, and collaboration with IT, Finance, and training teams to improve regional outcomes.