Program Finance

Date: Oct 20, 2026 Location:

AUSTIN, TX

DSHS is committed to hiring skilled and dedicated individuals who share a passion for public health to pursue our vision of A Healthy Texas. If you are looking to make an impact and tackle new challenges, we encourage you to consider a career with us. Employee Benefits DSHS offers insurance coverage and other benefits available through the State of Texas Group Benefits Plan administered by the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS). To learn more about all the benefits available to you as a DSHS employee and other DSHS opportunities for early career pathways, visit the DSHS Careers Page. Review our Top 10 Tips for Success when Applying to State of Texas Jobs. Functional Title: Program Finance Job Title: Financial Analyst III Agency: Dept of State Health Services Department: Program Finance Posting Number: 22546 Closing Date: 11/03/2026 Posting Audience: Internal and External Occupational Category: Business and Financial Operations Salary Range: $5,425.33 - $7,155.75 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: 1100 W 49TH ST (RDM) Other Locations: Austin MOS Codes: 3404,3408,8844,36A,70C,36B,65FX,65WX,6F0X1,F&S,FIN10 Brief Job Description Works under minimal supervision of the Program Finance Office within the Chief Financial Office with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Performs advanced (senior-level) financial monitoring of technical and program-related projects and procurements that support expenditure forecast, budget, and operational impact. Work involves investigation and review of program budgets, accounting records, and financial statements to ensure compliance with federal and state laws as well as DSHS policies and regulations. Prepares financial, encumbrances and expenditure progress reports. Assists with planning and coordination related to 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 agency budget assignments and ensures their timely and accurate submission. Provides recommendations and technical assistance to staff in all matters relating to financial compliance and best practices. Coordinates across the Program Finance Office with staff for financial resource-related duties. Builds cooperative relationships that support good internal and external customer services. This position has potential to telecommute; 50% onsite and 50% remote. Essential Job Functions

• 25%) Responsible for monitoring the annual operating budget for HIV Unit throughout the fiscal year to ensure all funding sources are expended in accordance with federal and state requirements. Administers the financial aspects of the office programs and operations. Plans, reviews, and reports on the financial analysis of operations, projects, and procurements. Prepares, reviews, analyzes, and approves financial reports, budgets, and expenditures. Verifies source documents, correspondence, data, and other written materials underlying program budgets and financial reports. Makes recommendations to management regarding allocation of financial resources to meet strategic objectives and improvements to the efficient utilization of funding and staff. Coordinates the development and management of financial reporting processes, procedures, and forms to support program activities. Reviews operations and projects for financial completeness, compliance with financial standards, uniformity in methods, and adherence to financial statutes, agency rulings, and procedures. Researches and prepares financial information for reports and presentations as required.
• 30%) Serves as a financial liaison on resources, budgets, and procurement issues with other sections of the agency, including the Contract Management Section (CMS), Accounting Section, Budget Office, Funds Coordination and Management, Information Technology Section, HHSC Procurement and Contracting Services (PCS), to accomplish financial resources to meet programmatic needs. Provides accurate budget line items to load the federal grant budget across the two state fiscal years. Assists with the preparation and development of the legislative appropriation requests (LAR), as needed. Prepares, reviews, and analyzes cost estimates and fiscal notes for proposed legislation. Reviews fiscal impacts of proposed rules for adoption. Measures the impact of existing and proposed state and federal legislation on programs. Works with the appropriate areas of DSHS to respond to revenue and budgetary inquiries from the legislature, Governor's Office, state and federal agencies, and the Legislative Budget Board.
• 40%) Provides leadership on procurement, requisitions, purchase order activities and invoice approvals. Reviews and approves requisitions in CAPPS Financial. Provides guidance and technical assistance to administrative staff on procurement issues and ensures the use of an efficient system to document and track purchases. Interprets agency, enterprise, and state policies related to procurement. Monitor fund availability to ensure that funding is properly budgeted or transferred as needed for successful procurement and contracting. Tracks recurring purchases and timelines to initiate renewals on time. Maintains Financial documents such as ORG budget, expenditures, encumbrances and remaining balances spreadsheet for the Program Finance Director’s review and decisions throughout the year. Produces reports from CAPPS Financials as needed for Power BI and management decisions, such as expenditure reports to determine the total cost year to date for specific costs such as training or vendor contracts. Works with the Information Technology Section and the Budget Section to ensure that capital authority is requested as needed and that capital projects are monitored. Assesses trends and spending utilization in support of HIV program, agency goals and priorities. Maintains backup information on all financial reports and transactions. Responsible for quarterly contractor’s workforce and other routing financial reports related to transactional purchase orders such as Temporary Contractors, memberships, software renewals, and TPO as needed by the HIV Program.
• 5%) 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 assignment and/or location.

Flexibility in work hours, including overtime and/or extended hours, may be required for this position.This position is allowed to telework 50% onsite and 50% remote. If you live outside the state of Texas, only apply if you are willing to relocate. Registration, Licensure Requirement of Certifications N/A Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Knowledge, skills, and ability to plan and manage projects and resources Knowledge of state and federal financial planning, analysis and budgeting Knowledge of DSHS CAPPS Financial budgeting, procurement and accounting policies Knowledge of state and federal laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and processes relating to federal grants, federal rules on procurement and federal budget processes Skill in Microsoft Excel program to create routine financial reports Skill in program organization and financial management techniques Skill in developing cooperative, professional, and collegial relationships with internal and external partners Skill in oral communication, including the ability to make public presentations and train staff, contractors, and others Skill in written communication, including the ability to write technical information in an understandable format and produce sophisticated reports Skill in developing goals and objectives, problem-solving techniques, and procedures to monitor and evaluate progress Skill in developing and monitoring program or project budgets Skill in tracking deliverables and timelines Skill in financial planning, analysis and Ability to develop, research, interpret, apply, and evaluate policies and procedures Ability to research, assemble, correlate, and analyze facts, and devise and implement solutions to problems Ability to assess and manage priorities to meet deadlines Ability to effectively work with individuals and groups Ability to lead teams, facilitate workgroups, and work with stakeholders Initial Screening Criteria Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university. Experience in financial analyses (preferably in state government). Experience working on large federal grant budgets. Experience in preparing financial reports. Experience in providing consultative and technical assistance to management or staff. Prefer experience in utilizing agency purchasing systems (CAPPS Financials). 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 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io or via email at View email address on click.appcast.io. 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 Nearest Major Market: Austin #J-18808-Ljbffr Texas Department of State Health Services