Budget Analyst

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Brief Job Description:

This position supports day-to-day operations of the Administrative Applications Organization. Responsibilities include the ownership of internally scoped deliverables as directed by the Director of Administrative Applications which can include but are not limited to software renewals, budget actions, contractor renewals, audit deliverables, vulnerability remediation deliverables, technical debt, internal process and procedure reviews, and roadmap action items.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs):

Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

Manages procurement process for HHSC IT including budget items such as software renewals, budget actions, and contractor renewals. Responsible for assisting leadership with analyzing data, making calculations and preparing spreadsheets, projections, and reports related to the HHSC IT budget. Coordinates with HHSC IT budget staff to provide required information and attends monthly meetings. Identifies potential budget issues and develops recommendations for resolution. (40%)

Manages audit deliverables, vulnerability remediation deliverables, technical debt, internal process and procedure reviews, and roadmap action items. (20%)

Oversees, develops, and manages various enterprise systems’ product backlogs. Translates product strategy into detailed requirements and prototypes. Creates buy-in for the product vision both internally and with key external partners. Gains a deep understanding of customer experience, identifies and fills product gaps, and generates new ideas that enhance the solution to improve customer experience and drive value. Works closely with engineering teams to deliver with quick time-to-market. Acts as a product evangelist to build awareness and understanding. Creates and maintains an actionable and estimated body of requirements that have been prioritized in collaboration with stakeholders. (20%)

Scrum Master as needed which includes oversight and administration of the required Scrum ceremonies including daily stand-up, sprint planning, sprint review, sprint retrospective as well as other ceremonies and actions as required. This position will ensure compliance with policies and procedures including those established for Administrative Applications. (10%)

Performs other duties as assigned. (10%)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

• Knowledge of state government structure and functioning.
• Knowledge of procurement processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of software renewals.
• Skill in processing procurement processes and procedures.
• Skill in project management and time management.
• Skill in building and maintaining effective working relationships, exercising professional judgment, tact, discretion and diplomacy.
• Skill in managing multiple and competing priorities.
• Skill in independently prioritizing, planning, coordinating, and organizing multiple tasks simultaneously and quickly adapting to changes and timeframes.
• Skill in problem solving and conflict resolution.
• Skill in working collaboratively and cooperatively with diverse groups.
• Skill in verbal, written, and presentation communication.
• Skill in identifying and analyzing problems, evaluating alternatives, and proposing effective solutions.
• Skill in data analysis.
• Ability to manage a large budget.
• Ability to manage, manipulate, and analyze complex databases.
• Ability to work collaboratively with peers and to develop consensus.
• Ability to use initiative and independent judgment within established policies and procedural guidelines.
• Ability to perform work with a high degree of attention to detail.
• Ability to take initiative to improve processes, respond to urgent issues, and maintain confidentiality.  

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:

Preferred Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM®) or Professional Scrum Master

Initial Screening Criteria:

Graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in business or a related field. 

Work experience in the IT field may be substituted year for year for the education requirement with a maximum of four (4) years.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience managing a large budget.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience with procurement processes and procedures.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience with software renewals.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working on complex enterprise accounts and database systems.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in an analysis role that required complex problem solving.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Agile software development methodologies. 

Additional Information:

Any employment offer is contingent upon available budgeted funds. The offered salary will be determined in accordance with budgetary limits and the requirements of HHSC Human Resources Manual.

• Selected candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

• Selected candidate must be willing to work from an HHS office located in Austin, designated by the hiring manager. 

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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.

HHSC uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Download the I-9 Form

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.