Date: Aug 15, 2025
Location:AUSTIN, TX
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Functional Title: Financial Examiner V - Team Lead
Job Title: Financial Examiner V
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
Department: HHS Provider Finance M/C Admin
Posting Number: 8215
Closing Date: 08/29/2025
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Business and Financial Operations
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-25
Salary Range: $5,797.66 - $9,508.25
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Shift: Day

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Financial Examiner V position is selected by and responsible to the Director and Manager of the Provider Finance Department Local Funding. Participates in the collection and assessment of financial, statistical, and other relevant data to monitor the financing structures that underlie local funding utilized as the non-federal share of Medicaid supplemental and directed payment programs. The Financial Examiner V oversees the design, development, implementation, modification, and maintenance of: analytical methods and procedures; highly complex computer applications, spreadsheets, and large databases used in the collection and analyses of data; and strategic operations and planning. Must be comfortable working on various projects including those with short-, mid-, and long-term goals and objectives; works well with a team within specified schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving established goals; and supports legislative-related inquiries and analyses. Identifies potential areas of change and provides input on the development of alternative strategies and recommendations. Provides training and implements quality assurance measures to ensure tasks are performed accurately and efficiently while reviewing staff’s outputs.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAS):

Knowledge of data analytics.
Knowledge of health and human services programs.
Knowledge of Medicaid reimbursement principles.
Knowledge of accounting principles.
Skill in the development and maintenance of complex computer applications, spreadsheets, and large databases.
Skill in interpersonal relationships, establishing and maintaining, effective working relationships.
Ability to manage projects effectively, including setting priorities and planning, organizing and coordinating the work of others, and checking their work for accuracy and efficiency.
Ability to develop, evaluate, implement and interpret policies, procedures, and rules.
Ability to identify problems, evaluate alternatives, implement creative solutions, and use critical thinking skills.
Ability to analyze complex and detailed accounting and reporting information.
Ability to exercise independent judgment, set priorities, meets deadlines and adapt to shifting technical and political developments.

REGISTRATIONS, LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS OR CERTIFICATIONS:

N/A

INITIAL SCREENING CRITERIA:

Bachelor’s Degree Required. Experience in Provider Finance or applicable organization may be substituted for education on a one-to-one basis.
Required 3 years of experience as a financial examiner, financial analyst, or other data analyst.
Additional Information:
Job will offer partial telework option but will require weekly in-office work.
Training will be available upon selection for Medicaid reimbursement principles and laws and guidance governing relevant areas.
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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.

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