Program Specialist VI

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Brief Job Description:

Performs advanced (senior-level) position control reporting and analysis work. Work involves overseeing the planning, organizing, coordinating, and evaluating of position control policies and procedures. May assign and/or supervise the work of others. Works under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. 

Essential Job Functions (EJFs):

Reviews, analyzes, and performs position control reporting and analysis work for the IT division on a recurring and ad hoc basis.  Provides, exchanges, and verifies financial information through a variety of methods. Ensures complete and accurate data is gathered for each assignment. Synthesizes data gathered from multiple sources. Monitors ongoing project and operational data and makes recommendations for action based on findings. (35%)

Provides technical and/or consultative guidance to IT managers on position control policy and procedures. Researches and provides solutions to issues related to position control management. Develops and maintains internal position control processes and procedures. Develops and maintains position control related SharePoint web pages. (30%)

Provides support to IT managers by submitting requests to create, modify, and inactivate IT position records in the Budget Position Control System (BPCS) to update the Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS). Monitors, maintains, and organizes the centralized IT Position Control mailbox. Communicates verbally and in writing on issue resolution and responds to correspondence and emails. (25%)

Performs other duties as assigned. (10%)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

• Knowledge of accounting and budgetary principles, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of organizational structure.
• Skill in managing multiple competing assignments, prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines while working within a large organization and producing high quality work.
• Skill in understanding and solving complex organizational problems.
• Skill in written and oral communication, time-management, planning / coordination, and attention to detail.
• Ability to identify problems, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions.
• Ability to perform complex operations in MS Office such as advanced Excel, Word, SharePoint, and internet search engines.
• Ability to coordinate gathering and analyzing detailed and complex financial data.
• Ability to prepare concise reports.
• Ability to develop and maintain on-going productive and cooperative professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:

N/A

Initial Screening Criteria:

Experience preparing complex, detailed, clear, concise and accurate reports.

Experience using Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook software applications.

Experience using PeopleSoft Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS) is preferred. 

Additional Information:

This is a hybrid position and requires two (2) days in the office. 

Telework arrangements are subject to adjustment and change based on policy and operational requirements.

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.

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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.