MCS Administrative Budget Program Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Telework eligible

Pension plan

Career advancement

Job summary

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission seeks a Program Specialist VI within the MCS SBO Resource Management team in Austin. The role provides senior-level consultative services and supports planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of complex program policy.

It coordinates with agency and MCS staff, reviews HR affordability forms, handles CAPPS Financials requisitions, and delivers training. Telework is eligible and the role emphasizes efficiency and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Performs highly advanced consultative services and technical assistance for MCS.
• Provides operational support for planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of complex program policy and operations.
• Coordinates with agency and MCS staff for planning, development and documentation of agency programs.
• Serves as the primary RM area point of contact for CAPPS Financials requisition entry and provides training to SBO staff.
• Assists in monthly reconciliation of MCS payroll and related financial processes.

Job description

Date: Nov 9, 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: MCS Administrative Budget Program Specialist

Job Title: Program Specialist VI

Agency: Health & Human Services Comm

Department: MCS SBO Resource Management

Posting Number: 23198

Closing Date: 11/23/2026

Posting Audience: Internal and External

Occupational Category: Business and Financial Operations

Salary Range: $5,098.66 - $7,036.84

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Salary Group: TEXAS-B-23

Shift: Day

Additional Shift

Telework: Eligible for Telework

Travel: Up to 5%

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full Time/Part Time: Full time

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt

Facility Location

Job Location City: AUSTIN

Job Location Address: 4601 W GUADALUPE ST

Other Locations: Austin

MOS Codes: 16GX,60C0,611X,612X,63G0,641X,712X,86M0,8U000,OS,OSS,PERS,YN,YNS

Brief Job Description

The MCS Administrative Budget Program Specialist (Program Specialist VI) reports to the Director of Resource Management (RM) in the Medicaid and CHIP Services Department (MCS) Strategic Business Operations (SBO) RM unit. Position performs highly advanced (senior-level) consultative services and technical assistance work. Provides a broad range of operational support activities for MCS which requires initiative and independent judgment. Position performs advanced operations, technical, and analytical work related to planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of complex program policy and operations. Coordinates and collaborates with agency and MCS program staff in program planning, development, implementation, analysis, research and documentation of agency programs. Coordinates the planning and initiation of projects at various levels of completion securing leadership approvals and monitoring the progress and schedule of projects. Serves as the main SBO RM area point of contact for reviewing and validating the affordability of agency human resources related forms for MCS positions, including position selection requests and proposed MCS reorganizations and/or position reclassifications. Serves as the primary RM area point of contact for the CAPPS Financials system requisition entry for MCS SBO, and provides training and technical assistance to SBO staff as needed. May serve as a RM area point of contact for MCS CAPPS Financials system requisition approval for MCS program areas, and provides training and technical assistance to MCS staff as needed. Serves as the primary RM area point of contact for SBO area payment requests and assists other MCS areas with processing unencumbered payment requests. Works closely with the Director of RM and RM area staff in reviewing and validating financial information related to purchase requisitions in preparation of entering purchasing and contract related data in the Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS) on behalf of MCS programs. Develops reports and works closely with staff to ensure that operational business processes and systems are coordinated. Prepares and assists with preparing MCS financial reports related to budget, purchasing, and contracting activities. Demonstrates commitment to the goals of MCS. Shows initiative to take on new projects and is committed to outstanding customer service. Focuses on promoting efficiencies and accountability. Coordinates meetings, conferences, and training events as needed. Maintains filing, record keeping, and records management systems. Maintains written processes and procedures and assists in developing policy and procedure manuals. Prepares, edits, routes, and distributes correspondence, reports, forms and documents as assigned. Assists in the monthly reconciliation of MCS payroll