Senior Program Specialist, Agency Finance

Texas Health and Human Services; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Paid time off

Career advancement

Job summary

Texas Health and Human Services seeks a Program Specialist V in Agency Finance to plan, analyze, and improve complex programs and services within a state-wide agency. The role emphasizes budget controls, policy interpretation, and cross-functional collaboration with internal and external partners.

The successful candidate will support performance measurement, training, and guidance across programs while leveraging advanced Excel and tracking systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; relevant experience considered.
• Experience delivering executive-level reports and briefings.
• Strong time management and stakeholder communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, analyzes, and evaluates complex programs and services.
• Analyzes budgetary controls, financial data, and performance trends.
• Develops policies, procedures, and training materials.
• Provides consultative services and guidance to staff and partners.
• Represents the agency to internal and external stakeholders.
• Drives continuous improvement and ensures policy compliance.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Policy interpretation

Budget awareness

Train & mentor

Education

Bachelor's degree

Finance/Public Admin background

Tools

Excel

Program tracking systems

Job description

Texas Health and Human Services seeks a Program Specialist V in Agency Finance to plan, analyze, and improve complex programs and services within a state-wide agency. The role emphasizes budget controls, policy interpretation, and cross-functional collaboration with internal and external partners.

The successful candidate will support performance measurement, training, and guidance across programs while leveraging advanced Excel and tracking systems.