Budget Analyst

Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 56,901 - 74,791; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Telework eligible

Retirement Benefits

Job summary

The Texas Department of State Health Services is seeking a Program Specialist VI in Austin, Texas, to provide budgetary support for health emergency preparedness. This full-time position involves financial analysis, developing budgets for federal grants, and ensuring compliance with state and federal financial guidelines. Candidates should have significant experience in budget management and strong skills in Microsoft Excel. Benefits include insurance coverage through Texas Group Benefits Plan. Salary range from $5,098.66 to $6,701.75 monthly.

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience in budget, accounts payable, or related financial fields.
• Two years’ experience with the State of Texas financial systems.
• One year of experience with federal grants and cooperative agreements is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage budgetary operations for Public Health Emergency Preparedness grants.
• Collaborate on federal grant budgets and ensure compliance with procedures.
• Monitor expenditures and provide update reports on budget status.
• Serve as a resource for agency staff on budget-related inquiries.

Skills

Budget management

Financial analysis

Microsoft Excel

Federal grant applications

Data analysis

Effective communication

Tools

Microsoft Excel

CAPPS

SmartSheet

Job description

Date: Apr 30, 2026

Location: AUSTIN, TX

DSHS is committed to hiring skilled and dedicated individuals who share a passion for public health to pursue our vision of A Healthy Texas. If you are looking to make an impact and tackle new challenges, we encourage you to consider a career with us.

Employee Benefits: DSHS offers insurance coverage and other benefits available through the State of Texas Group Benefits Plan administered by the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS). To learn more about all the benefits available to you as a DSHS employee and other DSHS opportunities for early career pathways, visit the DSHS Careers Page.

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Functional Title: Budget Analyst | Job Title: Program Specialist VI | Agency: Dept of State Health Services | Department: Hlth Emer Preparedness Respons | Posting Number: 16399 | Closing Date: 05/30/2026 | 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 | Telework: Eligible for Telework | Travel: Up to 5% | Regular/Temporary: Regular | Full Time/Part Time: Full time | FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt | Job Location City: AUSTIN | Job Location Address: 1100 W 49TH ST (RBB) | Other Locations: MOS Codes: 16GX,60C0,611X,612X,63G0,641X,712X,86M0,8U000,OS,OSS,PERS,YN,YNS

Reporting to the Preparedness Management Unit Director, this position provides budgetary support to the Center for Health Emergency and Response (CHEPR). The role is responsible for preparing budgets for federal grant applications, conducting financial analysis, and managing state and federal funds. The role involves developing reports and statistics, advising staff on fiscal matters, and ensuring compliance with agency processes and federal guidance. Key duties include preparing funding proposals, developing cost estimates and revenue projections, monitoring expenditures, and recommending funding strategies. Uses Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, CAPPS, and other governmental financial applications to perform essential job duties. The position requires independent work, initiative, and the ability to handle additional duties as needed.

Essential Job Functions

1. Participates in budgetary management of the Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) and Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP) Cooperative Agreements and other supplemental funding proposals. Compiles financial statistics and reports related to CHEPR's program operations. Provides a variety of daily fiscal and administrative support activities, including purchase requisitions, managing organizational budgets, personnel/position control, and financial policies and procedures.
2. Collaborate with CHEPR and agency staff to ensure grant application budgets are prepared in accordance with DSHS and federal processes. Prepare and submit annual and supplemental federal funding proposals, redirection, and expanded authority requests. Coordinates with the DSHS Federal Funds Coordination Branch, DSHS Budget Office, Federal Funds Reporting Unit, and Contract Management Section (CMS) to ensure established policies and procedures are being followed, and critical deadlines are met in a timely manner.
3. Monitors and tracks expenditures and identifies any unusual financial activity to ensure program funds are expended in accordance with state and federal requirements. Develops projections and forecasts and meets regularly with program staff to provide budget status reports. Prepares special reports and data for the Regional and Local Health Operations (RLHO) Division Office as assigned. Work with DSHS budget and contract management to ensure funds are allocated correctly.
4. Serves as a subject-matter expert and resource to agency staff. Prepares ad-hoc reports as requested and other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Experience in monitoring, tracking, and reporting of agency funding sources and budgeted funds
• Experience developing federal grant budgets and routing the budget through the agency approval process
• Skills in computer software applications, including, but not limited to SMARTSHEET, Excel, CAPPS, and other governmental financial applications
• Skill in the use of advanced features of MS Excel to analyze large amounts of financial data
• Ability to gather, reconcile, and analyze complex financial data
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, managers, other agencies, and external stakeholders
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, manage time, and organize information

Registration Or Licensure Requirements

None

Initial Selection Criteria

• At least three years of experience in budget, accounts payable, or other related financial field.
• At least two years of experience with the State of Texas financial systems.
• One year of experience working with federal grants and cooperative agreements, 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 to those listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified for this position. For more information see the Texas State Auditor’s Military Crosswalk at https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/.

ADA Accommodations

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), DSHS will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring process for individuals with a qualifying disability. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process, please notify the person who contacts you to schedule the interview. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747 or via email at [e-mail].

Salary Information, Pre-employment Checks, And Work Eligibility

1. The salary offered will follow DSHS starting salary guidelines. Any employment offer is contingent upon available budgeted funds.
2. Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.
3. DSHS uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Download the I-9 form

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