Job/Position DescriptionBudget Analyst IIIThe Budget Analyst is selected and supervised by the DRM Manager with the approval of the Director of DRM. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.Duties include highly complex budget preparation and analysis work, such as providing subject matter expertise in specific areas of budgeting, including contracts, payments, employee travel, purchasing, methods of finance verification, error corrections and DDS operating expenses. Reviews Social Security Administration (SSA) and HHS policy and procedure changes for DDS impact including identification of any DDS changes necessary for compliance. Analyzes monthly operating budget reports to ensure appropriateness of allocated funds and expenditures. Prepares ad hoc budgetary reports for special projects. Assists in the preparation of requested reports. Serves as primary backup for the DRM Manager. May supervise the work of others.Performs other job duties as assigned to maintain efficient DDS operations. This position occasionally requires work during the weekends, holidays, and before or after normal business hours. Some travel may be required. DDS employees perform all business functions for SSA, using the federal SSA network and equipment. Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD)-12 security clearance is required.Essential Job FunctionsAttends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.Prepares and maintains reports, including annualized expenditure data on the state, federal and calendar fiscal years, monthly/special ad hoc reports to comply with HHS, SSA and Internal Revenue Service reporting requirements.Provides subject matter expertise in the areas of contractor activity data and purchase vouchers, CAPPS Financial, Management Information Reports, budget appropriations, state travel activities, costs, SSA/HHS policy and procedure changes for DDS impact, through the use of Microsoft Excel and Word software to analyze, plan and prepare estimates of expenditures, staffing and workload data. Establishes standards for customer-focused communication and coordination within areas of responsibility and with all internal and external associates and customers. Assists with the preparation of the DDS annual operating budget, legislative appropriation request and performance measure reports, by coordinating with HHS budget staff and DDS management to ensure understanding of and compliance with budget guidelines and reporting requirements. Advises management and staff of budget appropriations where action is required to remain within the state and federal budgets.Registrations, Licensure Requirements or CertificationsNoneKnowledge Skills AbilitiesKnowledge of accounting, budgetary, and management principles, practices, and procedures; of forecasting methodologies; of automated accounting, budgeting and forecasting programs and of performance measurement and reporting.Knowledge of LAR and state contracting procedures.Skill in computer operations and in using applicable computer software.Skill in presenting findings and conclusions in a specific, concise, and understandable manner.Skill in exercising independent judgment, completing complex work within designated deadlines with a high degree of accuracy with minimal supervision.Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-wo https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=605117 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.