Texas Department of State Health Services
Financial Analyst IV
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Financial Analyst IV
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Texas Department of State Health Services
Date: Oct 31, 2025
Location: AUSTIN, TX
Agency: Dept of State Health Services
Department: Lab & Infectious Disease Svcs
Posting Number: 10832
Closing Date: 11/30/2025
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Business and Financial Operations
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-26
Salary Range: $6,377.50 - $10,785.83 monthly
Shift: Day
Telework: Not Eligible for Telework
Travel: Up to 5%
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Job Location City: AUSTIN
Job Location Address: 1100 W 49TH ST (RBB)
MOS Codes: 3404,3408,8844,36A,70C,36B,65FX,65WX,6F0X1,F&S,FIN10
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.
Brief Job Description The Division Financial Analyst will play a key part in shaping the financial strategy, analyzing the financial data, and providing valuable insights that drive the financial decisions of the Infectious Disease Prevention Division (IDPD). This position performs highly advanced financial analysis and monitoring of federal grant related projects and procurements that support expenditure forecasts, financial, budget, and operational impact, and performance measures for IDPD.
Duties include overseeing and administering financial processes, and reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating financial data; examining, investigating, and reviewing accounting records, financial statements, management practices, and internal controls to ensure compliance with agency policy and federal and state laws and regulations.
Essential Job Functions
Plans, reviews, and reports on financial analysis of projects and procurements; oversees the financial status of various programs; performs final review and approval of financial reports and budget expenditures; reviews compliance with financial standards.
Oversees the coordination, research, and identification of grant opportunities, and leads efforts to secure funding that support infectious disease prevention programs; develops grant applications, ensuring strong objectives, detailed work plans, and well-structured budgets; provides consultative services to internal teams.
Prepares financial and expenditure progress reports; escalates and coordinates resolution of financial risks; makes recommendations for strategies to mitigate financial risks and resolve financial and regulatory problems.
Performs highly complex financial analysis, monitoring, and regulatory work related to grant management and expenditure forecasts; ensures compliance with federal and state laws and regulations; prepares financial reports containing findings, recommendations, and corrective actions.
Reviews and interprets new legislation and other applicable laws; prepares financial and operational impact analyses of legislative proposals; serves as technical advisor on financial matters.
Leads preparation of management and productivity reports and studies; leads special projects and internal audits; coordinates program procurement, contract, and grant activities.
Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications Certified Texas Contract Manager preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of program policies, regulations, systems and functions, and federal and state rules related to public health programs; state agency budgeting and accounting practices; the legislative appropriations process.
Writing analysis, documentation, proposals, plans, policies, procedures, and reports; identifying problems, evaluating alternatives, negotiating and implementing solutions; interpreting and applying policies, procedures, and regulations; implementing new technology.
Ability to deliver results; analyze systems and procedures; establish goals and objectives; develop fiscal systems; plan, assign, and supervise work of others; apply critical thinking to generate and assess potential solutions; anticipate needs and problems in advance.
Initial Screening Criteria
Bachelor’s degree required. Experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
Experience in financial analyses preferred.
Experience working on large federal grant proposals and budgets preferred.
Experience working with executive management to address budget issues preferred.
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 online 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.
Nearest Major Market Austin
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Finance and Sales
Industries Government Administration
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Financial Analyst IV
role at
Texas Department of State Health Services
Date: Oct 31, 2025
Location: AUSTIN, TX
Agency: Dept of State Health Services
Department: Lab & Infectious Disease Svcs
Posting Number: 10832
Closing Date: 11/30/2025
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Business and Financial Operations
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-26
Salary Range: $6,377.50 - $10,785.83 monthly
Shift: Day
Telework: Not Eligible for Telework
Travel: Up to 5%
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Job Location City: AUSTIN
Job Location Address: 1100 W 49TH ST (RBB)
MOS Codes: 3404,3408,8844,36A,70C,36B,65FX,65WX,6F0X1,F&S,FIN10
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.
Brief Job Description The Division Financial Analyst will play a key part in shaping the financial strategy, analyzing the financial data, and providing valuable insights that drive the financial decisions of the Infectious Disease Prevention Division (IDPD). This position performs highly advanced financial analysis and monitoring of federal grant related projects and procurements that support expenditure forecasts, financial, budget, and operational impact, and performance measures for IDPD.
Duties include overseeing and administering financial processes, and reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating financial data; examining, investigating, and reviewing accounting records, financial statements, management practices, and internal controls to ensure compliance with agency policy and federal and state laws and regulations.
Essential Job Functions
Plans, reviews, and reports on financial analysis of projects and procurements; oversees the financial status of various programs; performs final review and approval of financial reports and budget expenditures; reviews compliance with financial standards.
Oversees the coordination, research, and identification of grant opportunities, and leads efforts to secure funding that support infectious disease prevention programs; develops grant applications, ensuring strong objectives, detailed work plans, and well-structured budgets; provides consultative services to internal teams.
Prepares financial and expenditure progress reports; escalates and coordinates resolution of financial risks; makes recommendations for strategies to mitigate financial risks and resolve financial and regulatory problems.
Performs highly complex financial analysis, monitoring, and regulatory work related to grant management and expenditure forecasts; ensures compliance with federal and state laws and regulations; prepares financial reports containing findings, recommendations, and corrective actions.
Reviews and interprets new legislation and other applicable laws; prepares financial and operational impact analyses of legislative proposals; serves as technical advisor on financial matters.
Leads preparation of management and productivity reports and studies; leads special projects and internal audits; coordinates program procurement, contract, and grant activities.
Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications Certified Texas Contract Manager preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of program policies, regulations, systems and functions, and federal and state rules related to public health programs; state agency budgeting and accounting practices; the legislative appropriations process.
Writing analysis, documentation, proposals, plans, policies, procedures, and reports; identifying problems, evaluating alternatives, negotiating and implementing solutions; interpreting and applying policies, procedures, and regulations; implementing new technology.
Ability to deliver results; analyze systems and procedures; establish goals and objectives; develop fiscal systems; plan, assign, and supervise work of others; apply critical thinking to generate and assess potential solutions; anticipate needs and problems in advance.
Initial Screening Criteria
Bachelor’s degree required. Experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
Experience in financial analyses preferred.
Experience working on large federal grant proposals and budgets preferred.
Experience working with executive management to address budget issues preferred.
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 online 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.
Nearest Major Market Austin
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Finance and Sales
Industries Government Administration
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