Contract Financial Analyst

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Functional Title : Contract Financial Analyst

Job Title : Financial Analyst III

Agency : Health & Human Services Comm

Department : Performance Contracts

Posting Number : 9912

Closing Date : 12 / 02 / 2025

Posting Audience : Internal and External

Occupational Category : Business and Financial Operations

Salary Group : TEXAS-B-24

Salary Range : $5,500.00 - $6,800.00

Pay Frequency : Monthly

Shift : Day

Additional Shift : Days (First)

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 : 701 W 51ST ST

Other Locations : Austin

MOS Codes : 3404,3408,8844,36A,70C,36B,65FX,65WX,6F0X1,F&S,FIN10

Job Description Under the direction of the Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Services and Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR), Fiscal and Systems Support Director, performs advanced (senior-level) financial analysis work. Work involves administering financial processes and systems; reviewing, analyzing, auditing, processing payments, and evaluating financial data; preparing reports, making presentations, and responding to inquiries; and recommending and implementing appropriate action to resolve financial and regulatory problems. Processes routine payments per the IDD Performance Contract and other agreements. Collaborates, coordinates, and implements Outpatient Biopsychosocial Intervention (OBI) program expansion quarterly payments. Develops and maintains policies and procedures regarding routine payments per the Performance Contract and other agreements. Ensures complete, accurate financial data is gathered, incorporated and reported on the budget, spend plan and forecast. May plan, assign, train and / or coordinate the work of others. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Work outside of regular hours may be required during Legislative session. Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Job Functions

Financial Analyses & Payment Coordination - Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates financial data, and performs budget monitoring, projections, and analysis work to include, but not limited to, the IDD Performance Contract. Coordinates and reconciles routine payments and proactively follows up on payment anomalies and discrepancies to mitigate risks and adhere to the Prompt Payment Act. Develops and monitors financial models to analyze gathered data, documents assumptions, and makes recommendations based on findings. Appropriately escalates payment issues and offers solutions. Assists with Report III processing if needed. (35%)

Interprets funding and cost allocation regulations - Develops, recommends, and implements appropriate action to resolve financial and regulatory problems. Maintains knowledge of applicable regulations. (15%)

Legislative activities - Participates in Legislative Appropriations Request (LAR) activities, Legislative Budget Board (LBB) / Office of the Governor's (OOG) inquiries and reporting, and annual operating budget development. Completes bill analyses and agency cost estimates timely and accurately if assigned. Synthesizes data gathered from multiple sources (meetings with various levels of staff on various topics, reports, IDD Service Definition Manual, LIDDA Handbook, IDD Performance Contract, etc.) and determines impact on budgets, assignments, and projections. (10%)

Accuracy of work product - Ensures analyses, correspondence, reports, and requests for information are accurate and timely. (10%)

Communication - Demonstrates clear, concise, and effective verbal and written communication skills. (10%)

Decision Making - Identifies and considers all alternatives and makes decisions on limited but adequate information; uses a mix of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment; uses a proactive approach to identifying needs and solving problems. (10%)

Initiative - Willingly assumes new and challenging assignments; seeks challenging goals for self; expends the efforts and time necessary to do the job well; routinely shows an interest in improving knowledge / skill level; offers suggestions to solve problems or improve operations; and takes actions to achieve goals beyond what is required. Performs other duties as assigned with a positive attitude. (10%)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of Local IDD Authority roles and responsibilities and related state and federal laws, regulations, policies, rules, and requirements.
• Knowledge of program planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Knowledge of contract administration and grants management (e.g., TxGMS, Version 2.0).
• Skill in the use of computer and related equipment, including the use of Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent to include word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software programs (e.g. Excel, Word, SharePoint, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Skill in written and verbal communications.
• Skill in researching and analyzing information.
• Skill in managing multiple and competing priorities.
• Skill in working collaboratively and cooperatively with a variety of groups.
• Ability to identify and mitigate risks to meet agency vision, mission and goals.
• Ability to identify business process defects and devise business process improvement that is result driven and evidence based.
• Ability to be flexible, adaptive and agile to organizational changes.
• Ability to quickly learn new software platforms to fulfill core job functions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Licensure, Certification or Registration (Required)

Must be a Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) or complete the requirements to become a CTCM within 18 months of employment. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) is preferred.

Initial Selection Criteria

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university. A minimum of 3 years of work experience in contract payment processing in a governmental organization is required. Experience directly working with IDD Performance Contract payments may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required education. IDD Performance Contract payment processing work experience is preferred.

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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.

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Telework Disclaimer :

This position may be eligible for telework. Please note, all HHS positions are subject to state and agency telework policies in addition to the discretion of the direct supervisor and business needs.