What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Analyst II - Remote in Texas position at Texas Health and Human Services?
Date: Feb 5, 2025
Location:
AUSTIN, TX
Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more. Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage.
Functional Title: Financial Analyst II - Remote in Texas
Job Title: Financial Analyst II
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
Department: AES OOA Budget Support
Posting Number: 3013
Closing Date: 02/19/2025
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Business and Financial Operations
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-22
Salary Range: $4,801.16 - $7,761.50
Shift: Day
Additional Shift
Telework: Full-Time
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: 701 W 51ST ST
Other Locations: Austin; Abilene; Alamo; Alice; Alpine; Alvin; Amarillo; Anahuac; Andrews; Angleton; Anson; Aransas Pass; Archer City; Arlington; Athens; Atlanta; Bacliff; Ballinger; Bandera; Bastrop; Bay City; Baytown; Beaumont; Bedford; Beeville; Bellville; Big Spring; Boerne; Bonham; Borger; Bowie; Brady; Breckenridge; Brenham; Brownfield; Brownsville; Brownwood; Bryan; Burnet; Caldwell; Cameron; Canton; Canutillo; Carlsbad; Carrizo Springs; Carrollton; Carthage; Center; Centerville; Childress; Clarksville; Cleburne; Cleveland; Coldspring; Columbus; Conroe; Copperas Cove; Corpus Christi; Corsicana; Crockett; Crosby; Crystal City; Cuero; Cypress; Daingerfield; Dallas; Decatur; Del Rio; Denton; Dickinson; Dumas; Duncanville; Eagle Pass; Eastland; Edinburg; El Paso; Elgin; Elsa; Ennis; Fabens; Falfurrias; Floresville; Fort Stockton; Fort Worth; Fredericksburg; Gainesville; Galveston; Garland; Gatesville; Georgetown; Giddings; Gilmer; Goliad; Gonzales; Graham; Granbury; Grand Prairie; Grapevine; Greenville; Hallettsville; Hamilton; Harlingen; Haskell; Hearne; Hemphill; Hempstead; Henderson; Hereford; Hillsboro; Hondo; Houston; Humble; Huntsville; Hurst; Irving; Jacksonville; Jasper; Johnson City; Jourdanton; Karnes City; Katy; Kaufman; Kerrville; Killeen; Kingsville; Kingwood; Kirbyville; La Grange; Lake Jackson; Lake Worth; Lamesa; Lampasas; Lancaster; Laredo; Levelland; Lewisville; Liberty; Linden; Littlefield; Livingston; Llano; Lockhart; Longview; Lubbock; Lufkin; Lumberton; Madisonville; Marble Falls; Marfa; Marlin; Marshall; Mcallen; Mckinney; Mercedes; Meridian; Mesquite; Mexia; Midland; Mineola; Mineral Wells; Mission; Monahans; Mount Pleasant; Mount Vernon; Nacogdoches; Navasota; New Boston; New Braunfels; Odessa; Orange; Palestine; Pampa; Paris; Pasadena; Pearland; Pearsall; Pecos; Perryton; Pharr; Pittsburg; Plainview; Plano; Pollok; Port Arthur; Port Lavaca; Presidio; Quitman; Raymondville; Refugio; Richardson; Richmond; Rio Grande City; Robstown; Rockwall; Rosenberg; Round Rock; Rowlett; Rusk; San Angelo; San Antonio; San Benito; San Juan; San Marcos; San Saba; Schertz; Seguin; Seminole; Seymour; Sherman; Silsbee; Sinton; Snyder; Socorro; Sonora; South Houston; Stephenville; Sugar Land; Sulphur Springs; Sweetwater; Taylor; Temple; Terrell; Texarkana; Texas City; The Woodlands; Tomball; Trinity; Tyler; Uvalde; Van Horn; Vernon; Victoria; Waco; Washington; Watauga; Waxahachie; Weatherford; Webster; Weslaco; Wharton; Wichita Falls; Woodville; Zapata
MOS Codes
3404,3408,8844,36A,65FX,65WX,6F0X1,70C,FIN10,F&S
Brief Job Description
Access and Eligibility Services (AES) seeks highly qualified candidates to fill the Office of Administration (OA) Finance Operations, Financial Analyst II position within the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. AES is driven by its mission to connect Texans to services by helping individuals and families in need of food, medical care, cash assistance and other social services. The ideal candidate will thrive in an environment that emphasizes innovation through new ideas, striving for excellence, taking pride in your work, embracing differences as a source of strength, accomplishing more through partnership, leading by example, and ongoing continuous improvement. Under the direct supervision of the manager, the Financial Analyst II provides AES-wide program and financial expertise in support of vendor contracts.
Essential Job Functions (EJFs)
Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy. Supports, ensures compliance with, and behaves in a manner that reflects the AES mission, vision, and values.
EJF1. Review financial documentation for assigned contracts and projects to confirm compliance with financial standards. Tracks, reviews, and processes monthly contract deliverable invoices. Review invoices for accurate expenditure reporting by comparing payment requests to state budgets. Work with HHSC Accounting on status of timely payments. (35%)
EJF2. Prepares forecasts and reports that include findings and recommendations to inform leadership decisions and mitigate financial risks for vendor contracts, projects, and procurements. Responsible for drafting and reviewing financial reports and expenditures, including supporting documentation, follow-up correspondence, and other written materials prepared by staff regarding the financial components. (20%)
EJF3. Perform detailed financial monitoring of contracts, projects, and procurements tied to performance outcomes and corrective actions. Evaluates budgetary and operational outcomes; performance measures; and ensures contract/project deliverables are met. This work involves reviewing accounting records, financial statements, management practices, and internal controls to ensure compliance with federal and state laws as well as HHSC policies. (20%)
EJF4. Assess legislative and regulatory impact analysis and technical guidance for assigned contracts, projects, and procurements. Interprets applicable federal and state laws, regulations, policies, and procedures affecting assigned contracts, projects, and procurements. Provides recommendations for improvements to procurement and financial tracking processes. (15%)
EJF5. Participates actively in workgroups and/or projects that may potentially affect the existing and developing contracts; Analyzes the potential effects of changes to AES program areas on those areas in the wake of significant program modifications. Examines the potential impact of adopted regulations on the budget. Act as an evaluator for existing and new projects by actively participating in Request for Applications (RFA) and Request for Proposals (RFP) procurements. (10%)
EJF6. Supports special investigations, research studies, and internal audits associated with assigned contracts, projects, and procurements. Prepares ad hoc reports and analyses as requested by directors and programmatic staff to aid in quality improvement initiatives and reporting requirements. (10%).
Knowledge Of
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):
Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) issued by the Texas Comptroller's Office preferred or must be obtained within the first twelve (12) months of employment.
Initial Screening Criteria
Graduated from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in business, finance, accounting, economics, or a related field. Experience in a field related to the essential job functions may be substituted for the education requirement on a year for year basis.
Additional Information
Telework may be considered for this position in accordance with HHSC policy and at the discretion of AES Leadership to meet business needs.
Applicants may not have a history of substantiated fraudulent activity against HHSC or any programs it administers. Applicants who have a non-fraud overpayment with an outstanding balance must agree to repay the overpayment balance as a condition of employment.
Review our Tips for Success when applying for jobs at DFPS, DSHS and HHSC.
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 to fill this position. For more information please see the Texas State Auditor’s Job Descriptions, Military Crosswalk and Military Crosswalk Guide at Texas State Auditor's Office - Job Descriptions.
ADA Accommodations
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHSC and DSHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.
Pre-Employment Checks And Work Eligibility
Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.
HHSC uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Download the I-9 Form
Nearest Major Market: Austin
Location:
AUSTIN, TX
Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more. Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage.
Functional Title: Financial Analyst II - Remote in Texas
Job Title: Financial Analyst II
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
Department: AES OOA Budget Support
Posting Number: 3013
Closing Date: 02/19/2025
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Business and Financial Operations
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-22
Salary Range: $4,801.16 - $7,761.50
Shift: Day
Additional Shift
Telework: Full-Time
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: 701 W 51ST ST
Other Locations: Austin; Abilene; Alamo; Alice; Alpine; Alvin; Amarillo; Anahuac; Andrews; Angleton; Anson; Aransas Pass; Archer City; Arlington; Athens; Atlanta; Bacliff; Ballinger; Bandera; Bastrop; Bay City; Baytown; Beaumont; Bedford; Beeville; Bellville; Big Spring; Boerne; Bonham; Borger; Bowie; Brady; Breckenridge; Brenham; Brownfield; Brownsville; Brownwood; Bryan; Burnet; Caldwell; Cameron; Canton; Canutillo; Carlsbad; Carrizo Springs; Carrollton; Carthage; Center; Centerville; Childress; Clarksville; Cleburne; Cleveland; Coldspring; Columbus; Conroe; Copperas Cove; Corpus Christi; Corsicana; Crockett; Crosby; Crystal City; Cuero; Cypress; Daingerfield; Dallas; Decatur; Del Rio; Denton; Dickinson; Dumas; Duncanville; Eagle Pass; Eastland; Edinburg; El Paso; Elgin; Elsa; Ennis; Fabens; Falfurrias; Floresville; Fort Stockton; Fort Worth; Fredericksburg; Gainesville; Galveston; Garland; Gatesville; Georgetown; Giddings; Gilmer; Goliad; Gonzales; Graham; Granbury; Grand Prairie; Grapevine; Greenville; Hallettsville; Hamilton; Harlingen; Haskell; Hearne; Hemphill; Hempstead; Henderson; Hereford; Hillsboro; Hondo; Houston; Humble; Huntsville; Hurst; Irving; Jacksonville; Jasper; Johnson City; Jourdanton; Karnes City; Katy; Kaufman; Kerrville; Killeen; Kingsville; Kingwood; Kirbyville; La Grange; Lake Jackson; Lake Worth; Lamesa; Lampasas; Lancaster; Laredo; Levelland; Lewisville; Liberty; Linden; Littlefield; Livingston; Llano; Lockhart; Longview; Lubbock; Lufkin; Lumberton; Madisonville; Marble Falls; Marfa; Marlin; Marshall; Mcallen; Mckinney; Mercedes; Meridian; Mesquite; Mexia; Midland; Mineola; Mineral Wells; Mission; Monahans; Mount Pleasant; Mount Vernon; Nacogdoches; Navasota; New Boston; New Braunfels; Odessa; Orange; Palestine; Pampa; Paris; Pasadena; Pearland; Pearsall; Pecos; Perryton; Pharr; Pittsburg; Plainview; Plano; Pollok; Port Arthur; Port Lavaca; Presidio; Quitman; Raymondville; Refugio; Richardson; Richmond; Rio Grande City; Robstown; Rockwall; Rosenberg; Round Rock; Rowlett; Rusk; San Angelo; San Antonio; San Benito; San Juan; San Marcos; San Saba; Schertz; Seguin; Seminole; Seymour; Sherman; Silsbee; Sinton; Snyder; Socorro; Sonora; South Houston; Stephenville; Sugar Land; Sulphur Springs; Sweetwater; Taylor; Temple; Terrell; Texarkana; Texas City; The Woodlands; Tomball; Trinity; Tyler; Uvalde; Van Horn; Vernon; Victoria; Waco; Washington; Watauga; Waxahachie; Weatherford; Webster; Weslaco; Wharton; Wichita Falls; Woodville; Zapata
MOS Codes
3404,3408,8844,36A,65FX,65WX,6F0X1,70C,FIN10,F&S
Brief Job Description
Access and Eligibility Services (AES) seeks highly qualified candidates to fill the Office of Administration (OA) Finance Operations, Financial Analyst II position within the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. AES is driven by its mission to connect Texans to services by helping individuals and families in need of food, medical care, cash assistance and other social services. The ideal candidate will thrive in an environment that emphasizes innovation through new ideas, striving for excellence, taking pride in your work, embracing differences as a source of strength, accomplishing more through partnership, leading by example, and ongoing continuous improvement. Under the direct supervision of the manager, the Financial Analyst II provides AES-wide program and financial expertise in support of vendor contracts.
Essential Job Functions (EJFs)
Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy. Supports, ensures compliance with, and behaves in a manner that reflects the AES mission, vision, and values.
EJF1. Review financial documentation for assigned contracts and projects to confirm compliance with financial standards. Tracks, reviews, and processes monthly contract deliverable invoices. Review invoices for accurate expenditure reporting by comparing payment requests to state budgets. Work with HHSC Accounting on status of timely payments. (35%)
EJF2. Prepares forecasts and reports that include findings and recommendations to inform leadership decisions and mitigate financial risks for vendor contracts, projects, and procurements. Responsible for drafting and reviewing financial reports and expenditures, including supporting documentation, follow-up correspondence, and other written materials prepared by staff regarding the financial components. (20%)
EJF3. Perform detailed financial monitoring of contracts, projects, and procurements tied to performance outcomes and corrective actions. Evaluates budgetary and operational outcomes; performance measures; and ensures contract/project deliverables are met. This work involves reviewing accounting records, financial statements, management practices, and internal controls to ensure compliance with federal and state laws as well as HHSC policies. (20%)
EJF4. Assess legislative and regulatory impact analysis and technical guidance for assigned contracts, projects, and procurements. Interprets applicable federal and state laws, regulations, policies, and procedures affecting assigned contracts, projects, and procurements. Provides recommendations for improvements to procurement and financial tracking processes. (15%)
EJF5. Participates actively in workgroups and/or projects that may potentially affect the existing and developing contracts; Analyzes the potential effects of changes to AES program areas on those areas in the wake of significant program modifications. Examines the potential impact of adopted regulations on the budget. Act as an evaluator for existing and new projects by actively participating in Request for Applications (RFA) and Request for Proposals (RFP) procurements. (10%)
EJF6. Supports special investigations, research studies, and internal audits associated with assigned contracts, projects, and procurements. Prepares ad hoc reports and analyses as requested by directors and programmatic staff to aid in quality improvement initiatives and reporting requirements. (10%).
Knowledge Of
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):
- local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to AES program areas;
- principles and practices of public administration, public sector management, providing services, and contract administration;
- accounting, finance, auditing, or budgeting. CAPPS Financials or other similar budgeting and/or accounting software experience is preferred; and
- legislative appropriations request and annual operating budget process.
- using computer software including but not limited to Excel, Word, Access, CAPPS HCM, CAPPS Financials, and other financial applications;
- communicating both verbally and in writing;
- managing multiple projects and meeting tight deadlines.
- work independently with limited supervision;
- follow oral and written instructions;
- establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, other agency staff, and the public;
- manage program activities;
- establish goals and objectives;
- devise solutions to administrative problems;
- develop and evaluate administrative policies and procedures;
- prepare concise reports; and
- plan, assign, and supervise the work of others.
Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) issued by the Texas Comptroller's Office preferred or must be obtained within the first twelve (12) months of employment.
Initial Screening Criteria
Graduated from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in business, finance, accounting, economics, or a related field. Experience in a field related to the essential job functions may be substituted for the education requirement on a year for year basis.
Additional Information
Telework may be considered for this position in accordance with HHSC policy and at the discretion of AES Leadership to meet business needs.
Applicants may not have a history of substantiated fraudulent activity against HHSC or any programs it administers. Applicants who have a non-fraud overpayment with an outstanding balance must agree to repay the overpayment balance as a condition of employment.
Review our Tips for Success when applying for jobs at DFPS, DSHS and HHSC.
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 to fill this position. For more information please see the Texas State Auditor’s Job Descriptions, Military Crosswalk and Military Crosswalk Guide at Texas State Auditor's Office - Job Descriptions.
ADA Accommodations
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHSC and DSHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.
Pre-Employment Checks And Work Eligibility
Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.
HHSC uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Download the I-9 Form
Nearest Major Market: Austin
Salary : $4,801 - $7,762
