Senior Budget Analyst (Telework Eligible)

Health & Human Services Comm; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 61,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Paid time off

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC) in Austin, TX seeks a Budget Analyst IV to perform advanced budget preparation and analysis. The role supports the planning, organization, and evaluation of operating budgets, LARs, fiscal notes, and monthly financial reporting with substantial independence.

Responsibilities include coordinating legislative requests, developing performance measures, and delivering management reports to executives.

Qualifications

• Degree in accounting/finance preferred; experience may substitute for education.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting skills.
• Competent in MS Office and data analysis tools.
• Ability to work with cross‑functional teams and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze annual operating budgets and performance measures.
• Coordinate legislative appropriation requests and fiscal notes.
• Generate management reports and respond to inquiries from leadership.
• Monitor fund availability and ensure proper use of funds.

Skills

Budget analysis

Financial reporting

MS Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

CAPPS

Cognos

Excel advanced

Job description

Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC) in Austin, TX seeks a Budget Analyst IV to perform advanced budget preparation and analysis. The role supports the planning, organization, and evaluation of operating budgets, LARs, fiscal notes, and monthly financial reporting with substantial independence.

Responsibilities include coordinating legislative requests, developing performance measures, and delivering management reports to executives.