Finance Team Lead

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Functional Title: Finance Team Lead 
Job Title: Financial Analyst III 
Agency: Dept of State Health Services 
Department: HIV STD Section 
Posting Number: 17966 
Closing Date: 09/03/2026 
Posting Audience: Internal and External 
Occupational Category: Business and Financial Operations 
Salary Range: $5,425.33 - $7,500.00 
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-24 
Shift: Day 
Additional Shift:  
Telework: Eligible for Telework 
Travel: Up to 5% 
Regular/Temporary: Regular 
Full Time/Part Time: Full time 
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt 
Facility Location:  
Job Location City: AUSTIN 
Job Location Address: 201 W HOWARD LN STE 200 
Other Locations: Austin 
MOS Codes: 3404,3408,8844,36A,70C,36B,65FX,65WX,6F0X1,F&S,FIN10 
 
 
 

Job Description:

Perform Financial analysis for HIV/STD Section within the Operations Unit in the Infectious Disease Prevention (IDP) Division. Works under limited direction of the HIV STD Section Finance and Contract Manager with extensive latitude for exercising initiative and independent judgment. Under the general direction of the Finance and Contract Manager, the Financial Analyst III serves as the Lead over program financial analysis and oversight. Performs (Advanced level) financial analysis and monitoring of multiple funding sources from federal, state and drug rebate revenues. Provide financial related support services and technical assistance to Unit Directors and Program Managers related to LAR, annual budget reconciliations, oversight of the program's annual budget and routine financial reporting. 

Performs advanced financial monitoring of expenditures and forecasting procurements using existing budget. Create routine reports such as expenditure, purchase orders balances and available budget. Report on any operational impact due to financial constraints. Work involves investigation and review of HIV STD Section budget and accounting records, financial approvals, and monitoring federal and state funds to ensure compliance with federal and state laws as well as DSHS policies and regulations. Prepares financial and expenditure progress reports. Assists with planning and coordination related to program areas procurements and budgets, biennium LAR work, Interprets agency policies; creates and documents processes and procedures; and recommends, implements, and evaluates process improvements related to procurement and budget. Analyzes and interprets budget data and creates reports for management.  Creates, assigns, and responds to section and program budget assignments, and federal budgets and ensures their timely and accurate submission. Work involves providing recommendations and technical assistance to staff in all matters relating to financial compliance and best practices.  Informs Section Finance Manager of financial risks or changes. Coordinates across the Division with other staff who have financial resource-related duties.  Builds cooperative relationships that support good internal and external customer services.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs):

30% Responsible for budgeting, reconciling, and tracking funding and expenditures on State appropriated funds, including budgets and multiple federal funds, and reporting on available funds for projects and procurement.  Prepare and review financial reports, for all budget assignments, including budget load, task profiles, and other budget and miscellaneous assignments related to operations. Reviews budgets and grants for financial completeness.  Develops budget expenditure reports to monitor, track, forecast, and analyze expenditures for internal management.  Provide financial recommendations to the finance manager on financial resources to meet the program's objectives and utilize funds most efficiently. Develops plans, policies, and procedures for the allocation of funds and best practices for accounting for all types of funds. Assesses trends and spending utilization in support of HIV STD Section programs and agency goals and priorities. Develops and maintains productive relationships with the Section Finance Group, Section Leadership, Program Managers, Budget Office, Contract Management, and federal Funds Coordination and Management staff to resolve issues.

25% Provides advanced financial and technical assistance in the review of federal grant applications, including preparing the Finance Group budget detail roster, and reviewing and assisting with the Federal budget template. Assists and works closely with program leadership and HIV STD Finance Manager on all grant application budget reviews. Responsible for approving requisitions for purchases and tracking federal expenditures by funding source. Responsible for the communication of budget details to the Finance Group Manager. Escalates and coordinates the resolution of financial risks as necessary with the HIV STD Finance Group Manager. Works with staff from across the HIV STD Section who have budget and resource-related duties to ensure coordination of spending resources. Responds to the Section Finance Group Manager on agency and section assignments. Timely prepares spreadsheets, resource documents, update logs, reports, and documents as needed for program managers and key staff or in response to assignments.

25% Assists as a financial liaison on budget, and procurement issues to other parts of the agency, including the Division Finance Section, the HIV STD Section Leadership, Contract Management Section (CMS), the Division Accounts Payable Section, the Budget Office Coordination and Management 
Section, Information Technology Section, and the HHSC Procurement and Contracting Services (PCS). Liaison responsibilities include sharing the necessary information, resolving issues, coordinating to achieve accurate budget loads and movement of funds as needed, and responsible for communicating with the HIV STD Section Finance Group Manager. Maintains the budget roster by coding relevant financial information from budgets and financial activities. Maintains source documents and tracking logs, the budget roster by coding relevant financial information from budgets and financial activities. May train operation staff on processes and procedures. Produces reports from CAPPS financials as needed. Builds cooperative relationships that support good customer service. 

15% Provides leadership on procurement, requisition, and purchase order activities for HIV STD Section. Reviews and approves requisitions as directed in CAPPS Financial. Provides guidance and technical assistance to admin staff on procurement issues, and CAPPS Financial, and ensures the use of an efficient system to document and track purchases within HIV STD Section. Maintains backup information on all financial reports and transactions. Interprets agency, federal, and state policies related to procurement. Monitor fund availability to ensure that funding is properly budgeted or recommend transfers as needed for successful procurement and contracting. Tracks recurring purchases and timelines to initiate renewals on time. Assists in the creation and implementation of policies and procedures. 

5% Performs other duties as assigned, serving as a backup to the HIV STD Section Finance Manager in their absence and including but not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

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 public health programs

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.

Skill in communicating effectively both orally and in writing.

Skill in developing, implementing and monitoring financial and budget policies.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:

N/A

Initial Screening Criteria:

Graduation from a 4-year college or university with major coursework in business administration or a related field. Related work experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Experience with financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting. Minimum one year experience with state agency related to finance or budget. Experience with LAR and legislative fiscal notes. 

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.
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