Budget Analyst IV

Job Description:
Performs advanced budget preparation and analysis work. Work involves assisting with the planning, organizing, coordinating, and evaluating of budgetary activities and performance measures. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Assists with the development, implementation, and maintenance of program budgets for the Administrative section. Assists budget staff with the development and maintenance of Organizational Budgets, Legislative Appropriations Request (LAR), Fiscal Notes, and the Annual Operating Plans for these programs. Assists the preparation and coordination of budget briefings to the Budget Manager, Agency Budget Director, Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and Program and Executive Management. Develops, monitors, tracks, and reports on key performance measures and census management. Prepares management reports, analyses, correspondence, and related materials to keep management informed and responds to issues/problems. Conducts monthly, quarterly, and annual budgetary meetings with various executive level staff. Assists budget staff with personnel management functions which include interviewing, hiring, and developing staff; and evaluating staff performance.

Essential Job Functions:
Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.
STRATEGY AND APPROPRIATION BUDGET ANALYSIS
Participates in the preparation and development of the annual operating budget process. Works with program budget analysts to ensure funding sources are allocated and budgeted correctly. Uses Microsoft Excel and Access to setup operating budget and prepare for load into CAPPS/Cognos. Monitors, reviews, and analyzes operating budgets, methods of finance to ensure budgeted amounts are aligned to appropriated amounts, funds have been appropriately allocated, and appropriate use of funds. Prepares, reviews, and analyzes financial reports related to general revenue, federal funds, reimbursements, fees, appropriated receipts, and other fund areas as assigned for review by management. Analyzes trends and variances and tests for reasonableness, and identifies any unusual financial activity. Researches, analyzes, and prepares charts and reports related to internal/external non-routine requests as required. (30%)
ORGANIZATIONAL BUDGET ANALYSIS
Coordinates the preparation and development of the legislative appropriation requests (LAR). Compiles draft appropriation requests; makes necessary revisions for accuracy and conformance with instructions; and assembles into five year budgetary schedules to include Strategy Requests, Sub-strategy Requests, Exceptional Item Requests, Federal Funds Supporting Schedules, and Revenue Collections Supporting Schedules. Prepares reviews and analyzes cost estimates and fiscal notes for proposed legislation using past expenditures to project potential costs/revenues of implementation. Measures the impact of existing and proposed state and federal legislation on HHSC programs. Responds to budgetary inquiries from the legislature, Governor's Office, state and federal agencies, and the Legislative Budget Board. Assists with the preparation, review and reporting of performance measures. (20%)
EXECUTION OF FINANCIAL ACTIONS
Certifies fund availability for budget certification forms and procurement requests. Reviews and completes budget certification forms including calculation/processing of offsetting journals, as required. Provides speed chart and/or chart field elements on various financial documents to ensure appropriate and correct use of funds. Assists with the monthly compilation of federal funds report for HHSC programs and leadership. Utilizes CAPPS/Cognos to run trial balances and/or accounting details. (20%)
FINANCIAL POINT OF CONTACT
Serves as a resource to department staff and provides guidance/technical assistance related to budgetary matters. Prepare ad hoc reports requested by management, department staff, the Legislative Budget Board, the Governor's Office of Budget and Planning, the State Comptroller, the State Auditor's Office and the Health and Human Services Commission. Participates in training program staff on financial policies and procedures. Coordinates budgeting procedures, preparation and reporting. Participates in budget policy and procedure development. (20%)
OTHER DUTIES
Performs other financial duties as assigned. Participates as financial representative on various agency wide workgroups to develop and establish financial policies and procedures. Assists Unit Manager, Branch Manager, and Team Lead by reviewing financial reports and analysis prepared by Program Budget Analysts. Flexibility in work hours, including overtime and/or extended hours, may be required for this position. (10%)

Knowledge Skills Abilities:
Knowledge of budget management and accounting policies, practices, and operations.
Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to program areas.

Skill in analyzing financial data.
Skill in written and oral communications.
Skill in use of office productivity software (email, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, etc.).

Ability to effectively plan, prioritize workload.
Ability to prepare concise reports.
Ability to analyze management problems and develop and present alternative solutions.

Registration or Licensure Requirements:
N/A

Initial Selection Criteria:
Experience with state government finance.
Experience with financial processes.
Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, Peoplesoft, CAPPS HR, and/or other financial software.

Additional Information:
Requisition #617599; standard telework is 20% in office however this is dependent on job experience and/or performance.

MOS Code:
Note: There may be no military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position. All active duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information see the Texas State Auditor's Military Crosswalk at http://www.hr.sao.state.tx.us/Compensation/JobDescriptions.aspx.

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