Disaster Financial Analyst

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Functional Title: Disaster Financial Analyst
Job Title: Financial Analyst III
Agency: Dept of State Health Services
Department: Program Finance
Posting Number: 22814
Closing Date: 11/12/2026
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Business and Financial Operations
Salary Range: $5,425.33 - $7,411.40
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-24
Shift: Day
Additional Shift: Days (First)
Telework: Eligible for Telework
Travel: Up to 5%
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt
Facility Location:
Job Location City: AUSTIN
Job Location Address: 1100 W 49TH ST (RDM)
Other Locations:
MOS Codes: 3404,3408,8844,36A,70C,36B,65FX,65WX,6F0X1,F&S,FIN10

Brief Job Description

Works under minimal supervision of the Program Finance Office within the Chief Financial Office with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Performs advanced (senior-level) financial reimbursement and auditing work related to Public Health and Medical Response. Work involves investigation and review of response payments and ensure compliance with federal and state laws as well as DSHS policies and regulations. Prepares financial and expenditure progress reports. Assists with planning and coordination related to reimbursements and cashflow. Interprets agency policies; creates and documents processes and procedures; and recommends, implements, and evaluates process improvements related to reimbursements and cashflow. Analyzes and interprets budget data and creates reports for management. Creates, assigns, and responds to agency budget assignments and ensures their timely and accurate submission. Provides recommendations and technical assistance to local, regional, state and federal partners in all matters relating to financial compliance and best practices. Coordinates across the Program Finance Office with staff for financial resource-related duties. Builds cooperative relationships that support good internal and external customer services. This position has potential to telecommute; 50% onsite and 50% remote. If you live outside the state of Texas, only apply if you are willing to relocate.

Essential Job Functions

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

(40%) Responsible for review, submission and monitoring of all Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and state reimbursements related to the Disaster Cost Recovery Unit throughout the fiscal year to ensure all reimbursement requests are in accordance with federal and state requirements. Audits invoices and supporting documentation related to FEMA and state reimbursements to ensure the invoices are in accordance with federal and state requirements. Administers the financial aspects of the office programs and operations. Provides guidance and technical assistance to State Medical Operations Center (SMOC) staff on reimbursement documentation requirements and ensures the use of an efficient system to document and track the statues of requested reimbursements. Interprets agency, enterprise, and state policies related to procurement. Maintains Financial documents such as ORG budget, expenditures, and disaster project spreadsheets for the Program Finance Director’s review and decisions throughout the year. Produces ad hoc reports as needed to determine the status of pending reimbursements. Ensures reimbursements are deposited to the appropriate funding source based on the response activity. Works with Disaster Recovery Unit staff and contractors on innovated processes to track disaster response activity. Assesses reimbursement trends that will allow the agency to project cashflow for future disasters. Responsible for tracking FEMA requests and ensuring timely responses to any federal or state documentation request.

(25%) Administers the financial aspects of the office programs and operations. Prepares, reviews, analyzes, and approves financial reports as needed. Verifies source documents, correspondence, data, and other written materials underlying financial reports. Make recommendations to management regarding allocation of financial resources to meet strategic objectives and improvements to the efficient utilization of funding and staff. Coordinates the development and management of financial reporting processes, procedures, and forms to support program activities. Reviews operations and projects for financial completeness, compliance with financial standards, uniformity in methods, and adherence to financial statutes, agency rulings, and procedures. Researches and prepares financial information for reports and presentations as required.

(30%) Monitors and coordinates third-party financial reviews, including accumulation of data, financial modeling, reporting, and monitoring of responses. Processes information by auditing and verifying financial data. Integrate conflicting programmatic and financial objectives into recommendations for agency management. Works with the appropriate areas of DSHS to respond to financial inquiries from the legislature, Governor's Office, state and federal agencies, and the Legislative Budget Board. Serves as a financial liaison on resources, and reimbursement issues with other sections of the agency, including the Contract Management Section (CMS), Accounting Section, Budget Office, to accomplish financial resources to meet programmatic needs.

(5%) Performs other duties as assigned, including but not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.     

Flexibility in work hours, including overtime and/or extended hours, may be required for this position. This position is allowed to telework 50% onsite and 50% remote. If you live outside the state of Texas, only apply if you are willing to relocate.

Registration, Licensure Requirement or Certifications

N/A

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Knowledge, skills, and ability to plan and manage projects and resources
Knowledge of state and federal financial planning, analysis and budgeting
Knowledge of federal and state disaster related reimbursement procedures
Knowledge of DSHS CAPPS Financial budgeting, procurement and accounting policies
Knowledge of state and federal laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and processes relating to federal grants, federal rules on procurement and federal budget processes

Skill in Microsoft Excel program to create routine financial reports
Skill in program organization and financial management techniques
Skill in developing cooperative, professional, and collegial relationships with internal and external partners
Skill in oral communication, including the ability to make public presentations and train staff, contractors, and others
Skill in written communication, including the ability to write technical information in an understandable format and produce sophisticated reports
Skill in developing goals and objectives, problem-solving techniques, and procedures to monitor and evaluate progress
Skill in developing and monitoring program or project budgets
Skill in tracking deliverables and timelines
Skill in financial planning, analysis and reporting of program financial data

Ability to develop, research, interpret, apply, and evaluate policies and procedures
Ability to research, assemble, correlate, and analyze facts, and devise and implement solutions to problems
Ability to administer financial processes and systems.
Ability to assess and manage priorities to meet deadlines
Ability to effectively work with individuals and groups
Ability to lead teams, facilitate workgroups, and work with stakeholders

Initial Screening Criteria

1. Experience in financial analyses (preferably in state government).
2. Experience in preparing financial reports.
3. Experience in providing consultative and technical assistance to management or staff.
4. Prefer experience in utilizing agency purchasing systems (CAPPS Financials).

Additional Information Section

Full salary range may not be offered due to budget limitations.

Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

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 for this position. For more information see the Texas State Auditor’s Military Crosswalk at .

ADA Accommodations:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), DSHS will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring process for individuals with a qualifying disability. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process, please notify the person who contacts you to schedule the interview. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747 or via email at HHSServiceCenter.Applications@ngahrhosting.com.

Salary Information, Pre-employment Checks, and Work Eligibility:

• The salary offered will follow DSHS starting salary guidelines. Any employment offer is contingent upon available budgeted funds.
• Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.
• DSHS uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Download the I-9 form