Job/Position DescriptionPrepares tuberculosis (TB) and Hansenand#146;s disease (HD) federal grant applications including budgets to meet grant requirements; reviews incoming applications to determine budget requirements and standards and ensures compliance with those requirements; monitors grant awards and serve as liaison between grantors and the Department of State Health Services (DSHS). Reviews all TB budgets submitted by local health departments and specialty contracts. Reviews budgets submitted by Hansenand#146;s disease subrecipients and assures appropriate allocation of funding. Collaborates and consults with internal and external stakeholders, including program staff. Reviews and analyzes the financial impact of proposals involving contracts, grants and other agreements regardless of funding source. Analyzes changes in regulations and their effect on cost reimbursements and financial operations. Develops or maintains internal processes to track expenditures in the Unit. Acts as a liaison with DSHS Contract Management Section, Budget Office, Funds Coordination Management Branch, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Division for TB Elimination (DTBE) and the National Hansenand#146;s Disease Program. Develops and prepares operational and statistical reports for Unit management. Essential Job FunctionsAttends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.EJF #1 and#150; 25%: Prepares TB and Hansenand#146;s disease grant applications to meet grant requirements. Reviews grant applications or proposals to determine budget requirements and standards and ensures compliance with those requirements and standards. Prepares proposals and budget detail for grant applications. Reviews all Hansenand#146;s disease and TB budgets submitted by local health departments including specialty contracts as part of the grant application process; ensures each budget detail aligns within federal funding parameters; reviews and analyzes the financial impact of proposals involving contracts, grants and other agreements; communicates with the Contract Management Section on budget errors and requests modifications. Prepares appropriate documentation for internal budget review; evaluates work plans and timelines to ensure submission of federal grant application and program reports in a timely manner; routes completed grant application for internal review and approval and submits approved proposals and budget into Grants Solution or through other federally approved submission portals. Identifies sources of external funds and creates proposals to secure funds for new grant opportunities and grant renewal opportunities.EJF #2 and#150; 35%: Funds Management.Prepares grant funds detail by reviewing terms and conditions of grant guidelines for expenditures. Updates and maintains budget detail of the Unitand#146;s state general revenue funds. Develops, monitors, and reviews complex financial calculations and reports to monitor expenditures and minimize lapsing funds. Provides projections of Unitand#146;s expenses to determine need for additional funds, potential overruns, and submits requests to grantors. Identifies potential situations and devise expenditure plans to avert cost overruns and disallowances. Ensures smooth transition during contract modifications and follow-through to sub-contract recipients. Communicates new regulations, procedures, and ensures final expenditure reports are completed. Makes recommendations for corrections or budget transfers when needed. Works wit https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=616181 Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browser to apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human Services Career Portal.