Financial Analyst IV

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Functional Title: Financial Analyst IV

Job Title: Financial Analyst IV

Agency: Health & Human Services Comm

Department: CCPM Consumer Directed Svcs

Posting Number: 16613

Closing Date: 05/19/2026

Posting Audience: Internal and External

Occupational Category: Community and Social Services

Salary Range: $6,377.50 - $10,785.83

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Salary Group: TEXAS-B-26

Shift: Day

Additional Shift: Days (First)

Telework: Eligible for Telework

Travel: Up to 50%

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: Austin; Dallas; Fort Worth; Houston; San Antonio

MOS Codes: 3404,3408,8844,36A,70C,36B,65FX,65WX,6F0X1,F&S,FIN10

Brief Job Description

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Medicaid CHIP Services (MCS) department seeks a highly qualified candidate to fill the position of Financial Analysis IV.

MCS is driven by its mission to deliver quality, cost-effective services to Texans. This position makes a significant contribution to MCS’s mission by conducting fiscal and contract monitoring of Financial Management Services Agencies (FMSAs) contracted to provide financial management services to individuals who self-direct services received through one of the following programs: Community Living Assistance and Support Services (CLASS) or Deaf-Blind with Multiple Disabilities (DBMD), Home and Community Based Services (HCS), or Texas Home Living (TxHmL)Medicaid Waiver Programs; or fee-for-service Primary Home Care (PHC), Community Attendant Services (CAS), or Family Care. FMSAs act as the employer of record for services, preparing payroll and federal and state payroll tax filings in accordance with state and federal requirements.

This position requires 50% overnight statewide travel. A qualified candidate must have a valid driver’s license or must obtain Texas Driver’s License prior to hire.

This position performs highly complex (senior-level) financial analysis. Work involves compiling, reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating financial data; preparing reports and responding to inquiries; and recommending appropriate action to resolve deficiencies. Develops evaluation tools and processes. Conducts on-site monitoring reviews and desk reviews to examine, investigate, and review records, reports, financial statements, tax filings and management practices. Conducts fiscal and contract compliance reviews to ensure FMSA’s compliance with state and federal statutes and regulations, including that taxes are reported timely, accurately and paid promptly, and reviews for presence of adequate documentation. Conducts complaint investigations. Provides written reports of findings and reviews corrective action plans prepared by FMSAs. Provides interpretation on technical questions related to compliance with applicable state and federal statutes. Provides technical assistance and training to FMSAs, other agency staff, and the public. Coordinates with supervisor and other financial analysts on the FMSA Monitoring Team to determine contract actions and/or sanctions and provides testimony and develops documents in support of enforcement actions. Serves as a lead on assigned reviews.

This position will implement continuous improvement strategies to ensure tools, policies and procedures related to monitoring activities are effective in evaluating compliance. When needed changes are identified, will ensure applicable changes are made and will train staff on changes. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. May assist the manager in high level projects, responding to legislative inquiries, plan, assign, and supervise the work of others.

The ideal candidate thrives in an environment that emphasizes the following: teamwork to achieve goals; excellence through high professional standards and personal accountability; curiosity to continuously grow and learn; critical thinking for effective execution; and integrity to do things right even when what is right is not easy.

This position reports to the FMSA Monitoring Team Manager within the Provider Monitoring Unit which is a branch of the Contract Administration and Provider Monitoring (CAPM) Department. As a member of the Provider Monitoring Unit, FMSA monitoring staff may assist other teams within the Provider Monitoring Unit wit