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

Oversees the development of DSHS and HHSC IT budgets and monitors total funds and federal and state funding sources across projects and organizational entities through timekeeping and accounting systems to provide accurate, timely information for decision making and to ensure expenses are charged and cost allocated to the appropriate state and federal funding streams for HHS IT. (25%)

Works with internal and external stakeholders to find ways to consolidate expenditures for efficiencies and cost savings across the HHS system. Analyzes data to make recommendations to management, such as cost of various operations and applications. Oversees the production of a variety of routine and ad hoc reports as needed for IT management and executive leadership. (25%)

Oversees the reallocation of funds within IT budgets based on management decisions, IT business needs, and maximizing federal funding sources. Ensure funds are in the correct accounts prior to requisitions being entered by working with Central Budget. Assists with cost analyses of procurement options and with securing the appropriate state and federal funding for needed procurements across the HHS system. Plans, creates, implements, and monitors IT operational policies, procedures and guidelines to ensure consistency and compliance with relevant policies and procedures as well as legislative mandates. (20%)

Provides direction, guidance and priority setting for team members in alignment with executive leadership strategic and tactical roadmaps. Establishes service level agreements for key services provided by the team. Defines and implements key process indicators (KPI’s) to measure the effectiveness of team processes, systems, and service levels. Benchmarks best practices for capabilities and processes both internally and with other agencies/entities. Works with internal and external stakeholders to ensure IT contracts are managed appropriately. Plans, directs, and oversees the daily tasks and activities of staff. Ensures staff have defined training and development plans. Provides employee guidance and mentoring. Communicates job requirements and manages employee performance. (20%)

Other duties as assigned including reviewing and analyzing Information Technology projects and procurements to identify and drive opportunities for cost avoidance and/or savings. (10%)

Knowledge Skills Abilities:
– Knowledge of overseeing the planning and execution of operating budgets for large organizations or governmental entities.
– Knowledge of state and federal rules and regulations and how they apply to governmental spending.
– Knowledge of business process analysis and quality improvement. Ability to identify problems, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions.
– Knowledge of developing and complying with federal rules and regulations for cost allocation preferred.
– Skill in building and promoting effective working relationships with user and stakeholder communities operating in a large enterprise environment.
– Skill in negotiating and monitoring complex budgets and providing oversight and management for complex systems and different agency processes.
– Skill in mentoring and leadership skills.
– Skill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, meeting deadlines, and instilling practices for accurate reporting.
– Skill in the use of computer software including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
– Ability to direct and organize IT strategy; to establish project goals and objectives that support the State and HHS strategic plans as well as federal directives; and to lead and manage teams, work independently and as part of a team.
– Ability to identify problems, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions; to develop and evaluate policies and procedures; to prepare reports; and to plan, assign, and supervise the work of others.
– Ability to effectively multitask, to establish goals and objectives, to analyze complex information, and to report required action items to program leadership.
– Ability to effectively multitask, set priorities, and establish goals and objectives.
– Ability to evaluate policies and procedures and identify areas for improvement.
– Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical senior executives, build and maintain effective working relationships, negotiate with individuals and groups, develop professional networks, and identify the internal and external dynamics that impact the work of the organization.
– Ability to provide excellent internal and external customer service.

Registration or Licensure Requirements:
None

Initial Selection Criteria:
– Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in accounting, finance, legislative, business, or public administration. Experience and education may be substituted on a year for year basis.
– Minimum of two (2) years’ experience as a lead financial analyst or financial manager.
– Minimum of two (2) years’ experience managing or leading a team.
– Experience in the use of CAPPS Financials or equivalent software.
– Experience in the use of Microsoft Excel.

Additional Information:
Overtime and work on weekends required occasionally to manage workload.

This position can telework up to 4 days per week from any location in Texas consistent with HHS telework policies. Applicants from outside Texas must be willing to relocate within 30 days of hire.

MOS Code:
36A, 70C, F&S, FIN10, 3404, 3408, 8844, 6F0X1, 65FX, 65WX

All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position.

For more information see the Texas State Auditor’s Military Crosswalk at Military Crosswalk for Occupational Category – Accounting, Auditing, and Finance (texas.gov).

Link to job posting: State of Texas