Manager VI

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS • Austin, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Section Director, Branch Manager performs highly advanced managerial work overseeing the daily operations and activities of the Budget Section. Work involves establishing goals and objectives; developing guidelines, policies, and procedures; developing schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving established goals; coordinating and evaluating Branch activities; monitoring compliance with federal and state laws, rules, regulations, guidelines, policies and procedures. Directs and implements changes as new federal and state laws, rules, regulations and agency policies become effective. Provides consultative and technical services and expertise to DSHS program staff, other governmental agencies, and internal and external work groups. Manages technical staff performing financial analysis and makes recommendations to DSHS leadership regarding the operating budget. Manages analytical and forecasting/projection functions. Communicates with federal, state, and local officials as well as agency staff. Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of others. Works under minimal direction with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Requirements

• Experience managing, budgeting and forecasting practices and operations.
• Experience with accounting, budgeting and financial practices and operations.
• Experience developing and/or analyzing financial reports.
• Experience managing and providing leadership to professional staff.

Responsibilities

• Manages the activities of the Branch and provides guidance and direction to staff in conducting the major functions of the Branch.
• Oversees the HHSAS budget system maintenance, including initial operating budget load and budget revision journals; position control and Commitment Accounting for payroll; routine reporting and ad hoc financial queries and data extracts required for analysis by Branch staff; preparation or approval of expenditure coding; development of Legislative Appropriations Request and annual Operating Budget; performs budget analysis, monitoring, and identification of issues for review by executive and program management; and oversees revenue monitoring and analysis activities.
• Identifies and makes recommendations to change agency policies, procedures, and internal operating procedures to comply with state and/or federal requirements.
• Supervises staff persons including hiring and selection, assigning work, completing performance evaluations, recommending staff development and training, recommending personnel and disciplinary actions, and scheduling and approving leave.
• Coordinates with program staff to prepare and review performance measure reports, fiscal impact analysis, cost estimates, and budget recommendations.
• Represents the Budget Section in internal and external workgroups and meetings.

Benefits

• DSHS offers insurance coverage and other benefits available through the State of Texas Group Benefits Plan administered by the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed