Financial Analyst

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Functional Title: Financial Analyst 
Job Title: Financial Analyst II 
Agency: Dept of State Health Services 
Department: HIV STD Section 
Posting Number: 15826 
Closing Date: 05/31/2026 
Posting Audience: Internal and External 
Occupational Category: Business and Financial Operations 
Salary Range: $4,801.16 - $6,281.33 
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-22 
Shift: Day 
Additional Shift: Days (First) 
Telework: Eligible for Telework 
Travel: Up to 15% 
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 
 
 
 

Brief Job Description:

Performs (mid-level) financial support services and technical assistance work for the Finance and Contacts Group Manager under the Operations Unit of the HIV/STD Section (HSS) within the Infectious Disease Prevention (IDP) Division of the Department of State Health Services (DSHS). Works under the limited supervision and direction of the Finance and Contracts Group Manager with latitude for exercising initiative and independent judgment. Performs financial monitoring of technical and program-related projects and procurements that support expenditure forecast, budget, and operational impact. Work involves the 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. 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. The work involves providing recommendations and technical assistance to staff on all matters related to financial compliance and best practices.  Inform the Section Finance Manager of financial risks or changes. Coordinates with section accounts payable (A/P) and grant support staff, including service as backup. Build cooperative relationships that support good internal and external customer service.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs):

Assists with 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. Files and retains source documentation and records necessary for tracking logs. 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.  Assists in the development of plans, policies, and procedures for the allocation of funds and best practices for accounting for all types of funds. Tracks trends and spending utilization in support of HIV STD Section programs and agency goals and priorities. Develops and maintains productive relationships with the Finance Group, Section Leadership, Section Program Managers, and Unit staff to resolve issues. 30%

Provides 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 the Finance Manager on grant application budget reviews. Assist with approving or tracking requisitions for purchases and tracking federal expenditures by funding source. Responsible for the communication of budget details to the HIV STD Finance Group Manager and finance staff. Escalates and coordinates, as necessary, the resolution of financial risks with the HIV STD Finance Group Manager. Works with finance A/P and unit 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 Manager on agency and section assignments. Timely prepares spreadsheets, reports, and documents as needed for program managers and key staff or in response to assignments. 25%

Assists Financial Analyst III 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). Responsibilities include sharing necessary information, resolving issues, coordinating to achieve accurate budget loads and fund movements as needed, and communicating with the HIV STD Section Finance Group Manager. Maintains source documents and tracking logs, and the budget roster by coding relevant financial information from budgets and financial activities. May assist in training staff on processes and procedures. Produce reports from CAPPS financials as needed. Build cooperative relationships that support good customer service. 25%

Assists the Finance team with procurement, requisition, and purchase order activities for the HIV STD Section. Reviews and approves requisitions as directed in CAPPS Financial as requested. Assists FA III, A/P, and Finance Manager on 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 financial activity within the HIV STD Section. Maintains backup information on all financial reports and transactions. Interprets agency, federal, and state procurement policies. Monitor fund availability to ensure funds are properly budgeted or recommend transfers as needed to support successful procurement and contracting. Tracks recurring purchases and timelines to initiate renewals on time. Assists in the creation and implementation of policies and procedures. 15%

Performs other duties as assigned, 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 and/or a different location. 5%

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of: Knowledge of financial analyses and examination procedures for regulated entities, of financial and industry terminology and practices, and of financial analysis.                                                                      

Knowledge of Budgeting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), purchasing and contracting processes.

Knowledge of the Texas Legislative Appropriations, state budget cycle, and requirements.

Skill in: Skill in Microsoft Office products, superior skills in Excel and/or other database programs.

Skill in responding to customer inquiries and tactfully handling difficult customers.

Skill in organizing and prioritizing workload and meeting deadlines for simultaneous tasks. 

Ability to: Ability to take direction and relay constructive criticism in a team environment.

Ability to gather and analyze data and facts, and to devise solutions to problems.

Ability to communicate processes and procedures clearly and effectively to others.

Ability to use independent judgment and to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments to meet deadlines.

Ability to handle and safeguard sensitive and confidential information.

Ability to administer financial processes and systems.                                                                                                                              

Ability to perform and interpret numerical analyses.                                      

Ability to analyze, evaluate, and summarize financial and management records for accuracy and conformance to procedures, rules, and regulations.                                                                                                                                                                 

Ability to prepare reports and correspondence regarding findings.                                                

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.                                                                                

Ability to work independently and to exercise judgment in making administrative and technical decisions.                                                                                                                                                                  

Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.

Ability to work overtime as necessary.                                                                                                                                                          

Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships.                                                                         

Ability to interact effectively and professionally with individuals from diverse backgrounds.              

Ability to gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze facts; to devise and implement solutions to problems; to develop and evaluate policies and procedures; and to plan, and assign the work of others.

Ability to achieve goals/objectives, action items, timelines, and strategies.

Ability to handle multiple tasks in stressful times.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:

N/A

Initial Screening Criteria:

Experience in financial analysis and regulatory work.

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting, business administration, finance, economics, or a related field is generally preferred. Education plus 1-year experience in Financial Monitoring, Funding/Resource Allocation, Budget, Accounting, Grants, Administration or other financial experience is required. Or 5 years of described experience and education combined is required.

Experience in Microsoft Office products. Advanced skills in Excel and/or other database programs.

Experience in preparing financial reports and correspondence regarding findings.

Prefer experience providing consultative/technical assistance to management and staff.

Prefer experience in Financial Systems (CAPPS, CAPPS Reporting, etc.)

Prefer experience working independently and exercising judgment in making administrative and technical decisions. 

Additional Information:

There will be an in-basket exercise.

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