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Functional Title: Budget Analyst
Job Title: Budget Analyst IV
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
Department: CHIEF INFO SECURITY OFFICE
Posting Number: 14342
Closing Date: 05/27/2026
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Computer and Mathematical
Salary Range: $5,425.33 - $7,500.00
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-24
Shift: Day
Additional Shift: Days (First)
Telework:
Travel:
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: 3451,310X,651X,751X,3402,3404,3408,8844,36A,70C,36B,65FX,65WX,6F0X1,F&S,FIN10,SEI15,SK
Brief Job Description:
This position is open to permanent residents or US citizens only.
The Budget Analyst for the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Office plays a critical role in ensuring the financial health and strategic alignment of the agency's cybersecurity initiatives. This position involves managing a complex portfolio of security-related expenditures, tracking multi-million-dollar contracts, and providing the financial data necessary for executive decision-making.
The successful candidate will bridge the gap between technical cybersecurity requirements and fiscal responsibility, ensuring that Texas HHS remains defended against evolving threats while staying within budgetary constraints.
Essential Job Functions (EJFs):
• Financial Planning & Analysis: Develop, implement, and monitor the annual operating budget for the CISO Office. This includes analyzing historical spending and forecasting future needs for security software, hardware, and personnel.
• Contract & Vendor Oversight: Manage the fiscal lifecycle of cybersecurity contracts. You will track "burn rates" for managed security services (MSSP), software-as-a-service (SaaS) subscriptions, and specialized security consulting engagements.
• Legislative & Grant Reporting: Assist in the preparation of Legislative Appropriations Request (LAR) schedules and exceptional item requests specifically for cybersecurity enhancements. Monitor and report on any federal or state grant funding allocated for security projects.
• Cost-Benefit Analysis: Perform financial evaluations of proposed security tools and architectures (e.g., Zero Trust migrations or SIEM upgrades) to determine Return on Investment (ROI) and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
• Compliance & Audit Support: Ensure all financial activities within the CISO office comply with State of Texas Uniform Grant Management Standards (UGMS) and HHSC internal policies. Assist in audits related to security spending and resource allocation.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):
- Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to program area.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and management.
- Knowledge of budget management and accounting policies, practices, and operations.
- Knowledge of the Texas Legislative Budget Board (LBB) reporting processes.
- Knowledge of agency organizational structure.
- Knowledge of agency programs.
- Knowledge of the Centralized Accounting & Payroll Personnel System (CAPPS) and Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS)
- Skill in analyzing financial data.
- Skill in written and oral communications.
- Skill in use of a networked computer and software.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Analytical Thinking Skills
- High attention to detail with the ability to spot trends, anomalies, and potential budget overages before they occur.
- Ability to manage program activities.
- Ability to establish goals and objectives.
- Ability to identify problems, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions.
- Ability to devise solutions to administrative problems.
- Ability to develop and evaluate administrative policies and procedures.
- Ability to explain policies and procedures to others.
- Ability to coordinate gathering and analyzing detailed and complex financial data.
- Ability to prepare concise reports.
- Ability to train others.
- Ability to plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of others.
- Ability to communicate, orally and in writing, effectively with others.
- Ability to translate complex financial data into clear summaries for technical leaders and vice versa.
- Ability to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure systems by preventing unauthorized access and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations related to national security and foreign ownership restrictions
Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:
Professional certifications are welcome but not required.
Initial Screening Criteria:
Required Qualifications
Education & Experience
• Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in budget preparation, financial analysis, or state agency accounting.
Competencies
• Data Visualization: Experience with Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs) and data tools like Tableau or Power BI to create executive-level dashboards.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience specifically within an Information Technology or Cybersecurity department.
• Experience with the Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS) or similar large-scale ERP systems is highly preferred.
Additional Information:
Candidates for this position will be subject to a pre-employment security review to determine employment eligibility.
This is an onsite position based in Austin, TX, with 5 days in office required.
Any employment offer is contingent upon available budgeted funds. The offered salary will be determined in accordance with budgetary limits and the requirements of HHSC Human Resources Manual.
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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 1-888-894-4747. 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
Telework Disclaimer:
This position may be eligible for telework. Please note, all HHS positions are subject to state and agency telework policies in addition to the discretion of the direct supervisor and business needs.
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