Health and Human Services Commission of Texas
Program Specialist VI
Health and Human Services Commission of Texas, Austin, TX
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Functional Title: Program Specialist VI
Job Title: Program Specialist VI
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
Department: Administration
Posting Number: 1961
Closing Date: 01/16/2025
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Business and Financial Operations
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-23
Salary Range: $5,098.66 - $8,304.83
Shift: Day
Additional Shift:
Telework:
Travel: Up to 10%
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Facility Location:
Job Location City: AUSTIN
Job Location Address: 701 W 51ST ST
Other Locations:
MOS Codes:
16GX,60C0,611X,612X,63G0,641X,712X,86M0,86P0,88A0,88B0,8U000,OS,OSS,PERS,YN,YNS
Program Specialist VI performs highly advanced (senior-level) consultative services and technical assistance work, specifically related to the review of budgets, operating costs and financial activities of the state operated facilities. Work involves planning, developing, and implementing business and financial monitoring and costing tools for the state operated facilities and providing consultative services and technical assistance to facility oversight management and the facility staff. Coordinates, reviews and analyzes the work of others. Works under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Essential Job Functions:
• Reviews the performance of business and financial operations of state-operated facilities, making recommendations for improved performance, cost-saving measures, and other operational activities that have a financial impact. Conducts administrative activities, including the gathering and review of financial and operational data for state-operated facilities individually, by facility type, and for the entire system.
• Utilizes Tableau to create dashboards and data visualizations to provide insightful financial analysis and reporting. Develops, maintains, and enhances Tableau dashboards to monitor key performance indicators, track financial metrics, and support data-driven decision-making processes.
• Acts as a liaison between the facilities and HHSC operational areas and other related parties. Analyzes and drafts program policies, oversees implementation and documentation of those program policies.
• Coordinates and conducts the collection, organization, analysis, and preparation of materials and financial information in response to requests for program information and reports.
• Coordinates and crafts the development of program policies, procedures, manuals, and standards; and plans program activities in accordance with program objectives and goals.
• Develops and implements effective techniques for evaluating facility financial operations, identifies the need for new analysis and reporting, and provides guidance to facility staff in the development and integration of new methods and procedures.
• Oversees the completion of and monitors required financial, cost, and performance reports, studies, and specialized projects. Studies and analyzes financial operations, costs and associated cost rates, and problems, and prepares reports of findings and recommendations.
• Coordinates surveys and reviews to determine compliance with certification requirements, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Coordinates with others who collect, organize, analyze, and prepare materials in response to requests for information and reports.
• Consults with program and facility management to resolve problems, identify needs, and discuss program effectiveness.
• Determines trends and resolves operational and financial/budgetary problems.
• Prepares and evaluates program budget requests.
• Provides consultative services and technical assistance to plan, implement, and monitor effective financial operations.
• Performs related work as assigned.
Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications: None
Knowledge Skills Abilities:
Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws related to state financial program operations; of public administration and financial, cost reporting and budgetary management techniques; of statistical analysis processes; of budget processes; of research techniques; of training and marketing techniques; and of program management processes and techniques.
Skill in gathering financial information using standardized reports, queries development, and financial data manipulation. Skill in identifying measures or indicators of program performance and in operating computers and applicable software.
Ability to gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze financial information both from the use of forecasts and historical data; to devise solutions to problems; to prepare reports; to develop, evaluate, and interpret policies and procedures; to communicate effectively; and to coordinate the work of others.
Initial Screening Criteria:
1 year obtaining financial data (performing queries) from state financial systems; and
2 years conducting budgetary/financial performance or cost reviews of program areas.
Experience using Tableau to create dashboards and data visualizations is preferred.
Review our Tips for Success when applying for jobs at DFPS, DSHS and HHSC.
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 [redacted]. 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
Functional Title: Program Specialist VI
Job Title: Program Specialist VI
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
Department: Administration
Posting Number: 1961
Closing Date: 01/16/2025
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Business and Financial Operations
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-23
Salary Range: $5,098.66 - $8,304.83
Shift: Day
Additional Shift:
Telework:
Travel: Up to 10%
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Facility Location:
Job Location City: AUSTIN
Job Location Address: 701 W 51ST ST
Other Locations:
MOS Codes:
16GX,60C0,611X,612X,63G0,641X,712X,86M0,86P0,88A0,88B0,8U000,OS,OSS,PERS,YN,YNS
Program Specialist VI performs highly advanced (senior-level) consultative services and technical assistance work, specifically related to the review of budgets, operating costs and financial activities of the state operated facilities. Work involves planning, developing, and implementing business and financial monitoring and costing tools for the state operated facilities and providing consultative services and technical assistance to facility oversight management and the facility staff. Coordinates, reviews and analyzes the work of others. Works under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Essential Job Functions:
• Reviews the performance of business and financial operations of state-operated facilities, making recommendations for improved performance, cost-saving measures, and other operational activities that have a financial impact. Conducts administrative activities, including the gathering and review of financial and operational data for state-operated facilities individually, by facility type, and for the entire system.
• Utilizes Tableau to create dashboards and data visualizations to provide insightful financial analysis and reporting. Develops, maintains, and enhances Tableau dashboards to monitor key performance indicators, track financial metrics, and support data-driven decision-making processes.
• Acts as a liaison between the facilities and HHSC operational areas and other related parties. Analyzes and drafts program policies, oversees implementation and documentation of those program policies.
• Coordinates and conducts the collection, organization, analysis, and preparation of materials and financial information in response to requests for program information and reports.
• Coordinates and crafts the development of program policies, procedures, manuals, and standards; and plans program activities in accordance with program objectives and goals.
• Develops and implements effective techniques for evaluating facility financial operations, identifies the need for new analysis and reporting, and provides guidance to facility staff in the development and integration of new methods and procedures.
• Oversees the completion of and monitors required financial, cost, and performance reports, studies, and specialized projects. Studies and analyzes financial operations, costs and associated cost rates, and problems, and prepares reports of findings and recommendations.
• Coordinates surveys and reviews to determine compliance with certification requirements, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Coordinates with others who collect, organize, analyze, and prepare materials in response to requests for information and reports.
• Consults with program and facility management to resolve problems, identify needs, and discuss program effectiveness.
• Determines trends and resolves operational and financial/budgetary problems.
• Prepares and evaluates program budget requests.
• Provides consultative services and technical assistance to plan, implement, and monitor effective financial operations.
• Performs related work as assigned.
Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications: None
Knowledge Skills Abilities:
Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws related to state financial program operations; of public administration and financial, cost reporting and budgetary management techniques; of statistical analysis processes; of budget processes; of research techniques; of training and marketing techniques; and of program management processes and techniques.
Skill in gathering financial information using standardized reports, queries development, and financial data manipulation. Skill in identifying measures or indicators of program performance and in operating computers and applicable software.
Ability to gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze financial information both from the use of forecasts and historical data; to devise solutions to problems; to prepare reports; to develop, evaluate, and interpret policies and procedures; to communicate effectively; and to coordinate the work of others.
Initial Screening Criteria:
1 year obtaining financial data (performing queries) from state financial systems; and
2 years conducting budgetary/financial performance or cost reviews of program areas.
Experience using Tableau to create dashboards and data visualizations is preferred.
Review our Tips for Success when applying for jobs at DFPS, DSHS and HHSC.
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 [redacted]. 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