Budget Analyst IV

Texas Health and Human Services; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Generous time off

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) in Austin, TX is seeking a Budget Analyst IV to perform advanced budget preparation and analysis. You’ll assist with planning, coordinating budgets, and evaluating performance measures, working under minimal supervision.

You’ll develop LARs, fiscal notes, MFRs, operating budgets, and annual operating plans; prepare budget briefings for leadership; monitor trends and report on KPIs using Excel, CAPPS, and Cognos.

Qualifications

• Advanced budget preparation and analysis experience.
• Ability to develop LARs, fiscal notes, and MFRs.
• Experience with operating budgets and performance measures.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the annual operating budget process and allocates funds.
• Reviews financial reports and analyzes revenues and expenditures.
• Coordinates legislative appropriation requests and prepares budget briefings.

Skills

Budget analysis

Financial reporting

Attention to detail

Communication with legislature

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

CAPPS

Cognos

Job description

Date: Aug 28, 2026 Location: AUSTIN, TX 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 IV | Job Title: Budget Analyst IV | Agency: Health & Human Services Comm | Department: HHSC Budget | Posting Number: 20710 | Closing Date: 10/27/2026 | Posting Audience: Internal and External | Occupational Category: Business and Financial Operations | Salary Range: $5,425.33 - $7,962.00 | Pay Frequency: Monthly | Salary Group: TEXAS-B-24 | Shift: Day | Telework: Eligible for Telework | Travel: Up to 5% | Regular/Temporary: Regular | Full Time/Part Time: Full time | FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt

Facility Location: | Job Location City: AUSTIN | Job Location Address: 4601 W GUADALUPE ST | Other Locations: | MOS Codes: 3451,310X,651X,751X,3402,3404,3408,8844,36A,70C,36B,65FX,65WX,6F0X1,F&S,FIN10,SEI15,SK | Nearest Major Market: Austin

Brief Job Description

The Budget Analyst IV performs advanced budget preparation and analysis work. Work involves assisting with the planning, organizing, coordinating, and evaluating budgets and performance measures. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Assists with the development, implementation, and maintenance of Legislative Appropriations Request (LAR), Fiscal Notes, Monthly Financial Report (MFR), Operating Budgets, and the Annual Operating Plans for these programs. Assists with the preparation and coordination of budget briefings to the Budget Manager, Budget Director, Chief Financial Office, and Program Management. Develops, monitors, tracks, and reports on key performance measures. Prepares management reports, analyses, correspondence, and related materials to keep management informed and responds to issues/problems.

Essential Functions

ORGANIZATIONAL BUDGET ANALYSIS

Participates in the preparation and development of the annual operating budget process. Works with program budget analysts to ensure funding sources are allocated and budgeted correctly. Uses Microsoft Excel and Access to setup operating budget and prepare for load into CAPPS/Cognos. Monitors, reviews, and analyzes operating budgets, methods of finance to ensure budgeted amounts are aligned to appropriated amounts, funds have been appropriately allocated, and appropriate use of funds. Prepares, reviews, and analyzes financial reports related to general revenue, federal funds, reimbursements, fees, appropriated receipts, and other fund areas as assigned for review by management. Analyzes trends and variances and tests for reasonableness and identifies any unusual financial activity. Researches, analyzes, and prepares charts and reports related to internal/external non-routine requests as required. (30%)

STRATEGY AND APPROPRIATION BUDGET ANALYSIS

Coordinates the preparation and development of the legislative appropriation requests (LAR). Compiles draft appropriation requests; makes necessary revisions for accuracy and conformance with instructions; and assembles into five-year budgetary schedules to include Strategy Requests, Sub-strategy Requests, Exceptional Item Requests, Federal Funds Supporting Schedules, and Revenue Collections Supporting Schedules. Prepares reviews and analyzes cost estimates and fiscal notes for proposed legislation using past expenditures to project potential costs/revenues of implementation. Measures the impact of existing and proposed state and federal legislation on HHSC programs. Responds to budgetary inquiries from the legislature, Governor's Office, state and federal agencies, and the Legislative Budget Board. Assists with the preparation, review, and reporting of performance measures. (20%)

EXECUTION OF FINANCIAL ACTIONS

Certifies fund availability for budget certification forms and procurement requests. Reviews and completes budget certification forms including calculation/processing of offsetting journals, as required. Provides speed chart and/or chart field elements on various financial documents to ensure appropriate and correct use of funds. Assists with the monthly compilation of federal funds report for HHSC programs and leadership. Utilizes CAPPS/Cognos to run trial balances and/or accounting details. (20%)

FINANCIAL POINT OF CONTACT

Serves as a resource for department staff and provides guidance/technical assistance related to budgetary matters. Prepare ad hoc reports