WIC Financial Analyst - Lead

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Date:
Dec 16, 2025

Location:

AUSTIN, TX

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full‑time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more.

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WIC Financial Analyst – Lead
Job Title: Financial Analyst IV
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
Department: WIC Salaries
Posting Number: 5858
Closing Date: 01/22/2026
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Business and Financial Operations
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-26
Salary Range: $6,377.50 – $10,785.83
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Shift: Day
Telework: Eligible for Telework
Travel: Up to 5%
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non‑Exempt: Exempt
Job Location City: AUSTIN
Job Location Address: 4616 W HOWARD LN

• EJF1 (40%) – Oversees, manages and coordinates the program financial operations for the WIC Program, including rebate billing, cost estimates, federal reporting, operational adjustment request and realignment, USDA approvals, caseload management, local agency funding formula and allocation, and reviewing grant applications. Functions as a consultant/subject matter expert on financial/budgeting aspects of the programs. Confers with program staff on financial concerns/problems and offers technical assistance and solutions.
  
  Strategizes with section and program staff regarding program policies, operations, new program funding requirements, federal and state requirements, directives and constraints. Oversees and provides cost/benefit analyses and recommendations on proposed state and federal regulations, legislation, rules and riders. Oversees preparation of management level reports and keeps senior management staff apprised of problem areas with recommended solutions. Oversees, manages and prepares specialized and ad hoc reports.
  
  Validates and ensures the accuracy and submission of financial reports and data.
• EJF2 (25%) – Acts as team lead/financial expert on WIC Programs funding issues. Acts as point of contact with the USDA for reporting and funding issues. Oversees, assigns, and plans activities of team. Oversees financial forecasting/projections for the WIC Programs through analysis of client levels/program growth, fluctuating food prices, expenditure data/rebate information and compares such trends to available funding in current and future years.
  
  Develops standards for achieving established goals/objectives. Develops models for forecasting and long‑term planning as needed due to legislative mandates, program rules, or changes in law or federal appropriation levels.
• EJF3 (20%) – Participates in program management and strategy sessions and acts as an active team member of the management staff in its development of policies and/or routine business decisions. Participates in planning and strategy sessions and developing state plans. Assesses/forecasts financial and operational impacts of strategic plans. Makes recommendations to program management on the allocation and utilization of funds. Represents the program as subject matter expert in meetings, committees and conferences.
  
  Acts as subject matter expert and provides training and technical assistance to state and local staff on WIC financial topics. Oversees and assists in the coordination with internal, state and federal auditors concerning program and financial audits. Oversees and coordinates with Unit Managers related audit activities, including development of formal response to address findings.
• EJF4 (10%) – Develops tests and determines the reliability of section procedures, practices and accounting systems to ensure integrity and accuracy of processes, procedures and system controls. Assures compliance with Federal and state laws and regulations related to financial/budgetary operations of the…