Program Financial Analyst

Texas Health and Human Services; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% health insurance

Telework eligible

Pension plan

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Texas Health and Human Services Commission in Austin is seeking a Program Management Specialist I serving as a Program Financial Analyst. You will oversee complex state and federal grants, manage budgeting for Mental Health and Substance Use services, and provide detailed financial reports to leadership.

The role requires strong Excel skills, regulatory awareness, and the ability to advise program areas on budgeting and funding policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related field.
• At least three years of financial management experience.
• Experience in state or local government preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate expenditures and data within HHS financial system and state agencies.
• Prepare financial reports, budgets, and grant rosters; develop chart field coding.
• Create executive-level financial presentations and conduct analyses.
• Support legislative initiatives and cost estimates for BHS.

Skills

Financial analysis

Grant management

Budgeting

Excel

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Accounting/Finance

Tools

CAPPS

Grants Management Financial Systems

PowerPoint

Windows

Job description

Date: Sep 3, 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: Program Financial Analyst

Job Title: Program Management Spec I

Agency: Health & Human Services Comm

Department: BHS BUSINESS OPERATIONS

Posting Number: 20924

Closing Date: 09/17/2026

Posting Audience: Internal and External

Occupational Category: Business and Financial Operations

Salary Range: $5,797.66 - $9,508.25

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Salary Group: TEXAS-B-25

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

Job Location City: AUSTIN

Job Location Address: 4601 W GUADALUPE ST

MOS Codes: 2611,8058,8060,8848,16KX,32EX,611X,612X,63A,63AX,641X,712X,SEI16

Brief Job Description

Program Financial Analyst performs highly advanced financial analysis, grant, and data coordination for the Behavioral Health Services (BHS) Business Operations Finance Team. Primary duties include overseeing and managing multiple complex state and federal grant programs for Mental Health and/or Substance Use Services, supporting development for division wide administrative and contractual budgets, grants, reporting, development, and oversight. The position requires a critical eye, solid analytical skills in Microsoft Excel and excellent attention to detail in budgeting and financial analysis work products. Other responsibilities include managing the agencies budgeting system, managing financial infrastructure related to project grants, development of budget coding and contract funding rosters to align with statutory appropriations and funding availability. Provides consultation and expertise to agency program areas on operating budgets and funding policies and processes. Position is accountable for preparing and providing financial and narrative reports and analysis to programs and business operations management. Research technical questions regarding financial and regulatory compliance with applicable state and federal statutes and regulations. Work involves providing highly advanced consultative and technical services related to business operations improvements and management of the BHS program services section, to include the ability to interface with the Local Mental Health Authorities and Substance Use services contracted vendors. Position will work cooperatively with other HHSC entities including contract services, legal services, information services, and other sections reporting to the Deputy Executive Commissioner for Behavioral Health services. Position operates with extensive latitude for initiative and judgment and must be able to perform under minimal supervision. Reports to BHS Director of Mental Health Finance with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs)

• EJF 1- Coordinates Behavioral Health Services (BHS) expenditures and data within the Health and Human Services (HHS) system and other state agencies financial and budget services, primarily through leading the completion of various statutorily required financial reports. Responsibilities include managing the agencies budgeting system, manage financial infrastructure related to project grants, development of budget chart field coding and contract funding rosters to align with available statutory appropriations, funding requirements i.e. grant set-asides, administrative caps, maintenance of efforts, performs administrative roles as budget approvers for contracts/requisitions, policies, and processes and working with program areas to create and monitor operating budgets. Collects and analyzes financial data from HHS and non-HHS agencies to complete internal and external financial information requests. Perform ongoing qualitative and quantitative analyses as it relates to evidence-based practices for BHS including development of financial spreadsheets and analysis for federal or state reporting. (35%)
• EJF 2 - Creates and oversees the preparation of financial presentations and narratives for agency executives. Assists with special financial and BHS related studies and projects and works cross departmentally in preparing analyses. Formulate financial models to simulate anticipated financial performance as a result of changes in laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. Responsible for required federal and state reporting on our finances, such as annual reports for block grants and rider reports, etc. Performs financial analysis to recognize issues and develop solutions for recommendation to the BHS Director Mental Health Finance in Business Operations. (25%)
• EJF 3 - Provides coordination and guidance related to legislative initiatives, exceptional items development, bill analyses, and cost estimates for the BHS Departments. Collaborates with non-HHS entities to ensure a coordinated approach to BHS financial legislative analysis. Provides assistance and coordination with BHS Legislative and Rules Coordination team, HHS financial leadership, and HHS governmental relations to ensure financial requests are in-line with agency priorities. Responsible for the budget development and implementation of legislative directed initiatives. (25%)
• EJF 4 - Researches technical questions regarding financial and regulatory compliance with applicable state and federal statutes and regulations. Assists the BHS Business Operations Finance team with financial analysis, and presentation development as determined by the Deputy Associate Commissioner of Business Operations. Assists BHS program staff with requests for financial information or affordability analyses. (10%)
• EJF 5 - Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned. (5%)

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of Health and Human Services policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis and forecasting.
• Ability to produce accurate and detailed grant and financial reports by specific deadlines.
• Knowledge of Statewide Behavioral Health Strategic Plan.
• Skill in the administration, development, coordination, and monitoring of grants.
• Skill in use of Excel software, Windows operational system, and PowerPoint.
• Skill in use of CAPPS financial systems.
• Skill in use of Grants Management Financial Systems
• Skill in acquiring and assimilating new information with minimal direction.
• Skill in extracting patterns and knowledge from large datasets.
• Skill in analyzing financial impacts of proposed legislation.
• Skill in composing executive-level briefing documents.
• Ability to effectively work across the HHS system and with external entities through concise and clear communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to change in a dynamic organization.
• Ability to communicate complex information to external entities and executive management.
• Ability to prioritize time and work on multiple projects with multiple deadlines.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements Or Certifications

“N/A”

Initial Screening Criteria

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from accredited university with major coursework in Business, Accounting, Finance or related field required. Additional related work experience may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis.

At least three (3) years financial management experience. Experience in state or local government preferred.

Additional Information

N/A

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 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.

Nearest Major Market: Austin