Senior Financial Analyst

Texas Health and Human Services; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 71,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Paid time off

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC) in Austin, TX is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst IV to join the Agency Finance team. This role focuses on budget and fiscal policy analysis, providing financial support for agency-wide projects, and coordinating with HHSC divisions.

The Senior Financial Analyst leads funding priority development, prepares briefing documents for executive management, and analyzes the fiscal impact of policy changes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; related work experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis.
• Experience with high-level coordination and oral/written communications.
• Experience communicating with legislative members, staff, and state/local representatives.
• State and local government accounting/finance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret financial and regulatory questions; produce policy documents and data reports.
• Coordinate data development and analysis for financial issues and high-profile programs.
• Serve as a financial advisor to agency leadership and liaise with other state agencies.
• Lead or assist in ongoing and special budget projects and reporting to executive management.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance as per leave policy.

Skills

Budget analysis

Policy interpretation

Financial reporting

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Outlook

Visio

Job description

Date: Aug 26, 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

Functional Title: Senior Financial AnalystJob Title: Financial Analyst IVAgency: Health & Human Services CommDepartment: Agency FinancePosting Number: 20578Closing Date: 09/25/2026Posting Audience: Internal and ExternalOccupational Category: Business and Financial OperationsSalary Range: $6,377.50 - $10,785.83Pay Frequency: Monthly

Salary Group

Salary Group: TEXAS-B-26Shift: Day

Shift Information

Additional Shift Telework: Eligible for TeleworkTravel: Up to 5%Regular/Temporary: RegularFull Time/Part Time: Full timeFLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt

Facility Location

Job Location City: AUSTIN

Job Location Address: 4601 W GUADALUPE ST

Other Locations

MOS Codes: 3404,3408,8844,36A,70C,36B,65FX,65WX,6F0X1,F&S,FIN10

Brief Job Description

The Senior Financial Analyst (Financial Analyst IV) reports to the State Financial Policy Director in the Deputy CFO department. This is a high-impact, challenging role with a high-level view of HHSC, affording the successful candidate tremendous growth opportunity. Primary duties include Health and Human Services (HHS) budget and fiscal policy analysis; financial and technical support for agency-wide projects; and acting as a liaison between HHS agencies or divisions. These duties are performed under minimal supervision; analyst uses discretion and independent judgment to evaluate all available options to resolve policy and/or funding issues. The analyst also leads or assists in the development of the funding priorities and identifies major budget issues for the legislature and state leadership; and with coordination and reporting of cross-agency cost containment initiatives. Develops briefing documents, issue papers and memorandum for executive management review and decision-making. Meets with program and policy staff to determine the fiscal impact of policy changes under consideration at the Commission and/or its agencies. Reviews, analyzes and responds to legislative information requests ensuring coordination with appropriate staff and providing assistance to agencies in their responses. Serves on interagency and/or intra-agency workgroups to coordinate and develop HHS budget and policy initiatives. Assists in the development of HHS agencies’ Legislative Appropriations Request. Leads, assists, and/or reviews the development of fiscal impact for certain proposed legislation. Performs other duties as assigned and required.

Essential Job Functions

• Analyze and interpret technical questions of financial and regulatory compliance with state and federal policy and appropriations. Creates business and policy documentation related to compliance with established procedures, requirements, laws, and regulations; data standards; and other business processes.[30%]
• Coordinates the development, analysis, and review of data related to financial issues, high-profile health care programs and initiatives. Provides direction and guidance and develops briefing documents, issues papers and memoranda for executive management review and decision-making. [25%]
• Acts as a financial advisor for the CFO Division at business meetings, inter-agency workgroups and other events as necessary for Health and Human Services state financial issues. Serves as liaison with state agencies including the Department of Family and Protective Services and the Department of State Health Services and with HHSC program staff to analyze and synthesize programmatic and financial data and objectives into recommendations for agency leadership related to complex financial and budgetary issues. [30%]
• Acts as project leader in development of on-going and special projects related to HHS financial issues and participates in other HHS System budget projects. [15%]
• Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule, when feasible, in accordance with agency leave policy. Performs other duties as required or assigned to maintain efficient and effective agency operations.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge and understanding of budgetary processes and procedures, particularly the appropriations process.
• Knowledge of and ability to interpret state and federal laws and regulations relevant to HHS program areas.
• Knowledge of the practices of budgetary process and financial management. Skill in analyzing legislation and general understanding of legislative process.
• Knowledge of health and human services programs, services and procedures.
• Ability to review and interpret financial information of complex programs for accuracy, completeness and relevance and to make recommendations based on the analysis.
• Ability to interact in a professional manner with agency employees and non-employees, and establish effective working relationships with people at various levels of expertise to complete goals and objectives.
• Ability to function under time and scope pressures and to manage multiple and competing priorities.
• Ability to direct and organize projects with minimal supervision.
• Ability to convene groups and direct staff.
• Skill in communicating effectively both orally and in writing.
• Skill in composing and drafting executive level briefing documents.
• Skill in developing, implementing and monitoring financial and budget policies across the HHS system.
• Skill in the use of computers and software, such as: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and Visio.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements Or Certifications

N/A

Initial Screening Criteria

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, finance, business administration, or other related field. Related work experience may substitute for the required education on a year for year basis with maximum substitution of four years. Master’s Degree in any of the previously cited disciplines preferred.
• Experience with executing high-level complex coordination, and oral/written communications.
• Experience communicating with legislative members, staff, state and local representatives.
• State and local government accounting and finance-related experience is preferred.

Additional Information

This position will be required to work in-office at the North Austin Complex twice per week.

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