Senior Financial Analyst

The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) works to build on strengths of families and communities to keep children and vulnerable adults safe, so they thrive. We do this through investigations, services, and referrals.  

What You Get Beyond Your Paycheck

When you join the State of Texas, your monthly paycheck is just one part of your real income. Our benefits provide extra value that many private employers simply don’t match—often adding hundreds of dollars each month to what you take home or save.

Here’s what you get as a full-time employee:

• 100% paid health insurance for you, and 50% paid for eligible family members—saving you hundreds every month in out-of-pocket medical costs
• Retirement plans with lifetime monthly payments after five years of state service, plus options to save even more with 401(k) and 457 plans
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave so you can recharge and take care of life outside work (that’s time off you’re actually paid for)
• Optional dental, vision, and life insurance—at rates much lower than most private plans
• Flexible spending accounts for added tax savings on health and dependent care
• Employee discounts on things like gym memberships, electronics, and entertainment

You also might qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness, which could help you pay off federal student loans faster.

You can see all the details here: ERS recruitment brochure

Functional Title: Senior Financial Analyst 
Job Title: Financial Analyst IV 
Agency: Dept of Family & Protectve Svc 
Department: Budget 
Posting Number: 11481 
Closing Date: 12/04/2025 
Posting Audience: Internal and External 
Occupational Category: Business and Financial Operations 
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-26 
Salary Range: $6,377.50 - $10,416.67 
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Shift: Day 
Additional Shift:  
Telework: Eligible for Telework 
Travel:  
Regular/Temporary: Regular 
Full Time/Part Time: Full time 
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt 
Facility Location:  
Job Location City: AUSTIN 
Job Location Address: 4900 N LAMAR BLVD 
Other Locations:  
MOS Codes: 3404,3408,8844,36A,70C,36B,65FX,65WX,6F0X1,F&S,FIN10 
 
 
 

Job Description:

The DFPS Senior Financial Analyst (Financial Analyst IV) position is a high-impact, challenging role with a high-level view of the agency. Primary duties include DFPS budget and fiscal policy analysis; financial and technical support for agency-wide projects and reporting; and acting as a liaison between agencies or executives. These duties are performed under minimal supervision; the analyst uses discretion and independent judgment to evaluate all available options to resolve policy and/or funding issues. Develops briefing documents, issue papers and memorandum for executive management review and decision-making. Reviews, analyzes, and responds to legislative information requests ensuring coordination with appropriate staff and providing assistance to the agency in their responses. Serves on interagency and/or intra-agency workgroups to coordinate and develop DFPS budget and policy initiatives. Performs other duties as assigned and required.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs):

• Analyze and interpret technical questions of financial and regulatory compliance with state and federal policy and appropriations. Creates business and policy documentation related to compliance with established procedures, requirements, laws, and regulations; data standards; and other business processes.
• Coordinates the development, analysis, and review of data related to financial issues, high-profile DFPS programs and initiatives. Provides direction and guidance and develops briefing documents, issues papers and memoranda for executive management review and decision-making.
• Acts as a financial advisor for the CFO Division at business meetings, inter-agency workgroups and other events as necessary for state financial issues. Serves as liaison with other state agencies including the Health and Human Services Commission and the Department of State Health Services and with DFPS Program/Executive staff to analyze and synthesize programmatic and financial data and objectives into recommendations for agency leadership related to complex financial and budgetary issues.
• Acts as project leader in development of on-going and special projects related to DFPS financial issues and participates in budget projects.
• Updates and maintains data related to agency financial health, industry trends/standard, state and federal regulations, local government, and non-profit organizations to ensure the most current and accurate information is available for use.
• Develops and implements effective techniques for evaluating validity of financial data, reports, programs.
• Assists in the development and implementation of internal Budget policies and procedures.

• Performs and validates financial analyses and scenario-based risk simulations utilizing financial modeling tools and software to ensure accuracy in projections, evaluate alternative strategies, and strengthen fiscal oversight.
• Prepares and delivers presentations to internal and external audiences.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): 

• Knowledge and understanding of budgetary processes and procedures, particularly the appropriations process.
• Knowledge of and ability to interpret state and federal laws and regulations relevant to DFPS program areas.
• Knowledge of the practices of budgetary process and fiscal management.
• Skill in analyzing legislation and general understanding of legislative process.
• Ability to review and interpret financial information of complex programs for accuracy, completeness, and relevance and to make recommendations based on the analysis.
• Ability to interact in a professional manner with agency employees and non-employees and establish effective working relationships with people at various levels of expertise to complete goals and objectives.
• Ability to function under time and scope pressures and to manage multiple and competing priorities.
• Ability to direct and organize projects with minimal supervision.
• Ability to convene groups and direct staff.
• Skill in communicating effectively both orally and in writing.
• Skill in composing and drafting executive level briefing documents.
• Skill in developing, implementing, and monitoring financial and budget policies across various DFPS programs.
• Skill in the use of computers and financial software.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:

N/A

Initial Selection Criteria:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, finance, business administration, or other related fields. Related work experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis with a maximum substitution of four years.

Experience with executing high-level complex coordination, and oral/written communications.

Experience communicating with legislative members, staff, state, and local representatives.

State and local government accounting and finance-related experience is preferred.

Additional Information:

N/A

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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. You may also contact the DFPS Military Liaison at dfpsmilvets@dfps.texas.gov with additional questions.

Applicants selected for hire must pass a background check and if applicable a driver’s record check.

State of Texas employees are required to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2), State of Texas Business and Commerce Code. Applicants selected for hire comply with this code by completing related training and abiding by agency cybersecurity and communications system usage policies.

As a state agency, DFPS is required by Texas Administrative Code (TAC 206 and 213) to ensure all Electronic Information Resources (EIR) follow accessibility standards. The staff must be familiar with the WCAG 2.1 AA and Section 508 to create accessible content including but not limited to; Microsoft Office documents, Adobe PDFs, webpages, software, training guides, video, and audio files. 

DFPS uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Employees must provide documentation to DFPS to show their identity and authorization to work in the US. Please review the following link for authorized documents: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents .

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHS/DFPS 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/DFPS 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.