Budget Specialist

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Functional Title: Budget Specialist 
Job Title: Program Specialist VI 
Agency: Dept of State Health Services 
Department: Hlth Emer Preparedness Respons 
Posting Number: 11139 
Closing Date: 12/22/2025 
Posting Audience: Internal and External 
Occupational Category: Business and Financial Operations 
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-23 
Salary Range: $5,098.66 - $6,701.75 
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Shift: Day 
Additional Shift: Days (First) 
Telework: Not Eligible for Telework 
Travel: Up to 5% 
Regular/Temporary: Regular 
Full Time/Part Time: Full time 
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt 
Facility Location:  
Job Location City: AUSTIN 
Job Location Address: 1100 W 49TH ST (RBB) 
Other Locations:  
MOS Codes: 16GX,60C0,611X,612X,63G0,641X,712X,86M0,8U000,OS,OSS,PERS,YN,YNS 
 
 
 

Brief Job Description

Under the direction of the Preparedness Management Unit Director, performs highly advanced (senior-level) budget preparation and financial analysis, consultative services, and technical assistance work. Work involves planning, developing, compiling statistics and reports, and providing consultative services and technical assistance to program staff on budgetary, operational, and fiscal matters for the Center for Health Emergency Preparedness and Response (CHEPR). Works with CHEPR and other agency staff to ensure Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) and Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP) fiscal activities meet the requirements of the federal cooperative agreement and DSHS guidelines and policies. Prepares and submits annual Federal Cooperative Agreement proposals, supplemental funding proposals, funding re-direction requests, and funding expanded authority (carry-forward) requests. Prepares 25% capital authority requests, cost estimates, revenue projections and other financial reports and analysis as needed. Monitors, reviews, and analyzes expenditure patterns and trends to determine potential for reallocation, realignment, or adjustments to accomplish programmatic requirements. Recommends funding utilization strategies. Prepares special reports, graphics, and other data for the Regional and Local Health Operations (RLHO) Division Office as assigned. Works under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs):

(40%) Participates in the preparation of state and federal budget processes; PHEP/HPP Cooperative Agreement and other supplemental funding proposals, and compiles financial statistics and reports related to CHEPR's program operations. Provides a variety of daily fiscal and administrative support activities, including purchase requisitions, travel management, personnel/position control, and financial policies and procedures. Uses Microsoft Excel, Access, WORD, CAPPS FIN, and other governmental financial applications to perform essential job duties.

(20%) Serves as a subject-matter expert and resource to agency staff. Prepares ad-hoc reports as requested.

(20%) Monitors and tracks expenditures and identifies any unusual financial activity to ensure program funds are expended in accordance with state and federal requirements. Meets regularly with program staff to provide budget status reports.

(20%) Coordinates with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), DSHS Budget Office, Funds Reporting Unit, and Contract Management Section (CMS) to ensure established policies and procedures are being followed, and critical deadlines are met promptly. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of the State of Texas's accounting, budgeting, or fiscal practices and operations

• Knowledge of processes for developing state operating or federal grant budgets
• Knowledge of grant management
• Skill in monitoring, tracking, and reporting of agency funding sources and budgeted funds
•  Skills in computer software applications, including, but not limited to, Excel, Assess, WORD, CAPPS Fin, and other governmental financial applications
• Skill in the use of advanced features of MS Excel to analyze large amounts of financial data
• Ability to gather, reconcile, and analyze complex financial data 
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, managers, other agencies, and external stakeholders 
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, manage time, and organize information

Registration or Licensure Requirements:
None

Initial Selection Criteria:
At least three years of experience in budget, accounts payable, or other related financial field.

At least two years of experience with the State of Texas financial systems.

At least one year of experience working with federal funds.

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 for this position. For more information see the Texas State Auditor’s Military Crosswalk at https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/.

ADA Accommodations:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), DSHS will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring process for individuals with a qualifying disability. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process, please notify the person who contacts you to schedule the interview. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747 or via email at HHSServiceCenter.Applications@ngahrhosting.com.

Salary Information, Pre-employment Checks, and Work Eligibility:

• The salary offered will follow DSHS starting salary guidelines. Any employment offer is contingent upon available budgeted funds.
• Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.
• DSHS uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work.  Download the I-9 form