Budget Analyst

FALL CREEK FARM & NURSERY; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 71,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Paid time off

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC) is seeking a Budget Analyst V in Austin, TX. The role focuses on advanced budget analysis, forecasting, and guidance for state and federally funded programs.

The incumbent will prepare budgets, performance measures, and legislative requests, working with multiple stakeholders to ensure accurate funding and reporting. Telework may be available with a regular schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing legislative appropriation requests
• Experience preparing LBB operating budgets
• Experience preparing and analyzing governmental operating budgets
• Experience with statistical analysis methods and budget forecasting

Responsibilities

• Monitor operating budgets and expenditure patterns to ensure proper fund use
• Prepare financial reports and analyses for management
• Coordinate with program areas to allocate and budget funding
• Develop budget materials for annual operating and legislative requests
• Support performance measures reporting and data analysis

Skills

Budget knowledge

Forecasting

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Career Opportunities: Budget Analyst (20858)

Posting ID20858-Posted09/03/2026-Health & Human Services Comm-Workforce Support-Business and Financial Operations-c. $5000 - $6999 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. Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage .

Functional Title: Budget Analyst
Job Title: Budget Analyst V
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
Department: Workforce Support
Posting Number: 20858
Closing Date: 09/17/2026
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Business and Financial Operations
Salary Range: $6,377.50-$8,500.00
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-26
Shift: Day
Additional Shift: None
Telework:
Travel:
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Facility Location:
Job Location City: AUSTIN
Job Location Address: 701 W 51ST ST
Other Locations: None
MOS Codes: 3451,310X,651X,751X,3402,3404,3408,8844,36A,70C,36B,65FX,65WX,6F0X1,F&S,FIN10,SEI15,SK

The Budget Analyst V reports to the Operational Support Manager in Regulatory Services. Works under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Performs highly advanced (senior-level) consultative, technical assistance, professional budget analysis and preparation of various complex financial and budget documents and reports for state and federally funded programs. Oversees the development, implementation, and maintenance of program budgets. Prepares organizational budgets, instructions on budget and funding procedures and methods. Prepares monthly budgets and FTEs reports for management. Participates in the preparation of strategic plan, legislative appropriations request and other funding requests. Oversees LBB performance measures and works closely with accounting and budget to establish payment codes to ensure fees are tracked correctly

Essential Job Functions

Monitors, reviews and analyzes operating budgets and methods of finance to ensure appropriate use of funds. Monitors, reviews, analyzes and tracks expenditure patterns and trends to determine proper coding and potential for reallocation, realignment, or adjustments. Prepares, reviews, and analyzes financial reports as assigned by management. Researches, analyzes, and prepares charts and reports related to internal/external requests as required. Analyzes trends and variances, identifies any unusual financial activity and coordinates with management to resolve. Recommends improvements to the efficient utilization of funding. Works with program areas to ensure funding sources are allocated and budgeted correctly.

Conducts routine meetings with program management and leadership regarding operating budget status, forecasting, and projections and provides recommendations to address shortfalls and lapses. Coordinates with program staff to prepare and review performance measure reports and to ensure the data is accurate. Works on internal/external ad-hoc and routine reports as requested.

Coordinates the preparation and development of the annual operating budget, mid-year budget review, strategic plan, and legislative appropriation requests (LAR) as assigned. Works with program to ensure requests are appropriate and accurate. Maintains documentation used for supporting schedules and requests. Oversees the collection, organization, analysis, and preparation of materials in response to requests for information, briefing documents, legislative reports, status updates, and presentations to leadership, fiscal impact analyses, and rules, requests for proposals, contracts and amendments. Develops materials for the preparation or in follow up to workgroups and meetings conducted with internal and external stakeholders.

Represents HHSC Regulatory Services Division on internal and external workgroups including local, state and federal entities regarding funding, payment and performance metrics issues.

Analyzes potential effect of current and/or proposed legislation, regulations, or court rulings on agency operations; prepares fiscal notes, fiscal impact analysis, cost estimates, and budget recommendations.

Develops and reviews HHSC Regulatory Services budgetary policy and procedure manuals and ensures accurate and timely implementation of new and/or revised policies and procedures as required by HHSC and state and federal laws or regulations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

• Knowledge of accounting, budgetary, and management principles, practices, and procedures; of forecasting methodologies; and of automated accounting, budgeting, and forecasting programs.
• Skill in the use of a computer and Miscrosoft Office Suite.
• Ability to analyze fiscal management information, to determine appropriate use of funds, to perform statistical analyses, and to communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of legislative appropriation request and annual operating budget processes and of performance measurement and reporting.
• Ability to identify and develop budgetary reports and schedules, to analyze management problems and develop and present solutions.
• Ability to monitor and report on performance measurement and to coordinate the gathering and analysis of data.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:

N/A

Initial Screening Criteria:

Experience preparing legislative appropriation requests
Experience preparing LBB/GOBPP operating budgets
Experience preparing and analyzing governmental operating budgets
Experience with statistical analysis methods and budget forecasting practices and operations
Experience preparing clear, concise and accurate financial reports and schedules
Experience using Microsoft (Excel/Word) software applications
Experience with TANF programs, preferred

Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, and Veterans

Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited tothose listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information please see the Texas State Auditor’s Job Descriptions, Military Crosswalk and Military Crosswalk Guide at Texas State Auditor's Office - Job Descriptions .

ADA Accommodations:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHSC and DSHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.

Pre-Employment Checks and Work Eligibility:

Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.

HHSC uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Download the I-9 Form

Telework Disclaimer:

This position may be eligible for telework. Please note, all HHS positions are subject to state and agency telework policies in addition to the discretion of the direct supervisor and business needs.