Budget & Operations Specialist (Hybrid, CAPPS Pro)

Texas Health and Human Services Commission; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid employee health insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Hybrid telework eligibility

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) in Austin, TX, is seeking a MCS Administrative Budget Program Specialist (Program Specialist VI) to oversee complex financial operations, budgeting, and procurement for MCS SBO Resource Management. You will work with CAPPS Financials, prepare budget reports, and support program policy development.

The role requires senior-level analytical skills, collaboration with agency staff, and the ability to manage multiple tasks with significant

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university; major coursework in business, public administration, or related field is preferred.
• Two or more years of experience in financial administration, accounting, grants management, procurement, or contract administration.
• Experience with agency accounting systems and budgeting techniques is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews CAPPS Financials requisitions and processes purchasing/payment requests.
• Prepares budget reports and expenditure projections for MCS.
• Tracks requisitions, encumbrances, and payments across MCS programs.
• Provides training and guidance on CAPPS Financials to SBO staff.
• Coordinates meetings and trainings; maintains records and procedures.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Procurement knowledge

Reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CAPPS Financials

Job description

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) in Austin, TX, is seeking a MCS Administrative Budget Program Specialist (Program Specialist VI) to oversee complex financial operations, budgeting, and procurement for MCS SBO Resource Management. You will work with CAPPS Financials, prepare budget reports, and support program policy development.

The role requires senior-level analytical skills, collaboration with agency staff, and the ability to manage multiple tasks with significant