Job/Position DescriptionBudget Analyst IVThis position may be eligible for up to 100% telework, with the exception of some occasional travel for meetings, training, and conferences.Under the direct supervision of the Finance and Contract Oversight Manager, the Budget Analyst IV will perform advanced (senior level) budget preparation and analysis work for the Office of Area Agencies on Aging (OAAA). Work involves overseeing the planning, organizing, coordinating, and evaluating of budgetary activities and performance measures. Includes research and data gathering to include report design and preparation. Work includes analyzing all aspects of data to formulate forecasts and determine trends, preparing reports and responding to inquiries, and recommending appropriate action to resolve issues. Communicate with CFO Budget, OAAA staff, and other stakeholders to determine issues, gather budget/financial data, and organize reports. May supervise the work of others. Work under minimal supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.This position is critical to OAAAand#146;s effectiveness and timeliness in providing financial/budget management information to 28 local Area Agencies on Aging, CFO Budget, and other key internal/external stakeholders and is expected to collaborate with leadership to determine the most effective resolutions for financial and program impacts. Uses Microsoft Access/Excel/Word/Visio/Outlook, CAPPS FIN, CAPPS HCM, and HHSAS Financials to perform essential job functions.Essential Job Functions1 Works with division, program, and budget staff to ensure funding sources are allocated and budgeted correctly. Monitors, reviews, and analyzes operating and program budgets and methods of finance to ensure budgeted amounts are aligned to appropriated amounts, funds have been appropriately allocated, and funds have been appropriately used. Monitors, reviews, and analyzes expenditure patterns and trends to determine potential for reallocation, realignment, or adjustments to accomplish department and programmatic requirements. Informs management of budget deviations, problems, and events likely to affect operations; explains causes; and measures effect on OAAA resources. 35%2 Oversees the preparation and development of the planning budget, working budget, and budget closeout process. Ensures coordination of budgeting procedures, preparation, and reporting. Establishes work methods and priorities and determines methodologies and techniques for performing budget evaluations. 30%3 Prepares and ensures accurate and timely submission of federal and state required fiscal reports, fiscal notes, bill analysis, and ad hoc fiscal data requests. Work includes analyzing all aspects of data to formulate forecasts and determine trends, preparing reports and responding to inquiries; and recommending appropriate action to resolve issues. 15%4 Provides guidance, direction, trainings, and technical assistance to agency staff and Area Agencies on Aging on OAAA budget processes and procedures. Assists management with developing policies, procedures, standards, and manuals. Develops policy, procedures, training, communication plans, performance measures, quality assurance tools, etc., as needed and requested. 15% 5 Performs other duties as assigned that include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agencyand#146;s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery. Such participation may require an alterna https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=604993 Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browser to apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human Services Career Portal.