OPERATIONS & MGMT CONSULTANT MGR - SES - 60029849

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

2d • $90,000 - $100,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This highly responsible, complex professional position manages and supervises Budget Managers within the Office of Budget Services - Policy and Planning Unit. The role oversees the state budgetary process and the monitoring and management of program office budgets.

The position supervises a unit responsible for coordinating key budget office deliverables, including the Legislative Budget Request, the Approved Operating Budget, and start-up activities with program offices. It ensures deadlines are met and stakeholders are kept informed of project and assignment status. The unit also monitors the financial health and operational accountability of the Managing Entities.

The manager assists and consults with management, programs, and employees on development of the Department's Legislative Budget Request, incorporating policies and decisions issued by the Secretary and reviewing and evaluating proposals, exhibits, schedules, and related submission issues. The position also supports development of the Department's Approved Operating Budget, ensuring consistency with the General Appropriations Act and legislative intent, and reviews, evaluates, and recommends how program appropriations should be allocated to support the Department's mission.

The position consults with program offices on short- and long-range budget management plans to promote efficient and effective operations. It also prepares ad hoc reports on spending trends and budget balances and presentations concerning the Department's budget and spending. This is not a telework position.

Requirements

• Knowledge of management principles and practices.
• Knowledge of methods of data collection and analysis.
• Ability to organize data into a logical format for reports, documents, and other written materials.
• Ability to conduct fact-finding research and use problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Nice To Haves

• At least four years of accounting and budgeting experience and professional experience supervising or serving in a leadership role, or a bachelor's degree.
• Knowledge of the state FLAIR system.
• Knowledge of LAS/PBS.
• Knowledge of governmental accounting.
• Knowledge of state accounting principles, practices, and procedures.
• Management experience.
• Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise Budget Managers in the Office of Budget Services - Policy and Planning Unit.
• Oversee the state budgetary process and monitoring and management of program office budgets.
• Supervise coordination and completion of budget deliverables, including the Legislative Budget Request, Approved Operating Budget, and program office start-up activities; ensure deadlines are met and stakeholders are informed of status.
• Oversee monitoring of the financial health and operational accountability of Managing Entities.
• Assist and consult with management, programs, and employees on development of the Department's Legislative Budget Request, including review and evaluation of proposals, exhibits, schedules, and submission issues.
• Assist and consult on development of the Department's Approved Operating Budget; ensure consistency with the General Appropriations Act and legislative intent, and review and recommend program appropriation allocations.
• Consult with program offices on short- and long-range budget management plans.
• Prepare ad hoc reports on spending trends and budget balances, and presentations related to the Department's budget and spending.

What This Job Offers

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