Texas Health & Human Services Commission-posted 3 months ago
$10,500 - $12,250/Yr
Full-time • Manager
Remote • Austin, TX
Administration of Human Resource Programs

The Assistant Budget Director III performs advanced (senior level) managerial work providing direction and guidance in strategic operations and planning. Work involves establishing the strategic plan and goals and objectives; developing policies, procedures, and guidelines; establishing priorities, standards, and measurement tools for determining progress in meeting goals; coordinating and evaluating program activities and/or business functions; and reviewing and approving budgets within departments or divisions. Supervises the work of others. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

  • Directs program activities and/or business functions within a department or division.
  • Provides information and counsel to the Budget Director, CFO and other managers on financial trends and their impact.
  • Helps to ensure functions described in statute related to budget operations for the agency are accomplished.
  • Leading the transformation of budget services within their assigned departments.
  • Develops and implements techniques for evaluating program activities and/or business functions within a department or division; and identifies need for changes.
  • Develops policies, procedures, and guidelines; and monitors compliance.
  • Plans, develops, and approves schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving goals; and directs evaluation activities.
  • May develop and oversee the implementation of long-range and short-term plans.
  • Assists in the planning, implementation, coordination and evaluation of the budget operations of the financial organization.
  • Leads the continuing improvement of agency budget operations.
  • Assesses and organizes the budget functions to meet necessary service levels.
  • Develops and establishes goals and objectives consistent with the agency's strategic plan.
  • Providing vision, leadership, and strategic direction by planning, directing, and in coordinating the budget functions supporting the agency's service programs.
  • Develops, reviews, and approves budgets and major expenditures; and ensures that requirements of funding sources are met.
  • Assists in the development of the agency's budget and Legislative Appropriations Request (LAR) process in conjunction with the agency's CFO and executive staff.
  • Represents the agency at business meetings, hearings, trials, legislative sessions, conferences, and seminars or on boards, panels, and committees.
  • Assists in the coordination, and development of the agency's Legislative Appropriations Requests and operating budgets; development of components of the agency's financial strategic plan; development and implementation of financial policy development; performance monitoring; executive level reporting; and direct supervision of financial management staff.
  • May represent the agency and/or the CFO by making presentations, providing information and testimony to the HHSC, legislative offices or committees, other state and federal agencies, and other organizations regarding the department's financial matters and programs.
  • May provide information at hearings and legislative meetings with the Legislative Budget Board, the Governor's Office of Budget and Planning, the Senate Finance Committee, the House Appropriations Committee, and the agency's Council.
  • Performs management and oversight activities for the budget operations of the financial services organization.
  • Reviews and approves management, productivity, and financial reports and studies.
  • Reviews results of special investigations, internal audits, research studies, forecasts, and modeling exercises to provide direction and guidance.
  • Oversees the development of, reviews and approves financial planning documents, reports, and studies for both internal and external users.
  • Oversees the budget functions related to the Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS) financial modules.
  • Supervises the work of others.
  • Supervises managers and staff persons including hiring and selection, assigning work, completing performance evaluations, recommending personnel and disciplinary actions, and scheduling and approving leave.
  • Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics or a closely related field of study.
  • Three years of full-time supervisory, managerial, professional, or technical experience in budget or a related financial discipline.
  • Degree can be substituted for experience.
  • Qualifying organization for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
  • Excellent health benefits
  • Special discounts on many products and services through the Discount Purchase Program
  • Longevity pay
  • Generous paid leave
  • Access to the Wellness program
  • Lifetime retirement annuity
  • Texa$aver 401(k) and 457 Programs under the Employees Retirement System of Texas
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