0000002781.BUDGET SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR.OFFICE OF BUDGET AND EVALUATION

Dallas County; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas County seeks a Budget System Administrator to provide technical support for budget systems, including integrations and data feeds, train department staff and county users, and ensure documentation. The role includes implementing or upgrading government budget software, ERP modules, and generating reports for OpenGov and Oracle budget functions.

The position requires a bachelor degree and several years of direct system implementation experience, with knowledge of budget processes and

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Information Technology or related fields from an accredited college or university.
• Four years of direct experience implementing a new software system or upgrading an existing system for a governmental entity.
• Knowledgeable of budget business processes.

Responsibilities

• Configures, monitors, troubleshoots, and provides training for existing countywide systems (OpenGov and budget related functions in Oracle). Ensures documentation of all processes, system configuration, and user and administrative guides.
• Participates in the assessment, development, and implementation of a new ERP system and/or a new Oracle budget module. Handles procurement evaluations and status reporting.
• Tests software installation and upgrades. Investigates enhancements to current configuration.
• Designs, develops, tests and generates routine and ad-hoc reports for current systems (OpenGov and budget related functions in Oracle) and any new system in response to user needs.
• Leads mapping process for new Quality Management System (QMS) – ISO9001. Works with budget staff to outline tasks and create forms.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Budget processes

Education

Bachelor degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Information Technology or related

Job description

Job Description

Provides technical support for budget systems, including integrations, and data feeds. Trains department staff and county users. Experience with developing county budgets and extensive technical knowledge of financial/budget software is required.

Responsibilities

1. Configures, monitors, troubleshoots, and provides training for existing countywide systems (OpenGov and budget related functions in Oracle). Ensures documentation of all processes, system configuration, and user and administrative guides.
2. Participates in the assessment, development, and implementation of a new ERP system and/or a new Oracle budget module. Plays a crucial role in the procurement of any new system for Budget, including evaluating various proposals from outside consultants for enhancements or implementation. Prepares status reports for Assistant Director and Director.
3. Tests software installation and upgrades. Investigates enhancements to current configuration.
4. Designs, develops, tests and generates routine and ad-hoc reports for current systems (OpenGov and budget related functions in Oracle) and any new system in response to user needs.
5. Leads mapping process for new Quality Management System (QMS) – ISO9001. Works closely with the Assistant Budget Officer and Budget Manager to outline existing tasks, develops policies and procedures, and create standard electronic forms.
6. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Budget System Administrator, grade JM:

Bachelor Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Information Technology or related fields from an accredited college or university.

Four (4) years of direct experience implementing a new software system or an upgrade of an existing system for a governmental entity.

Knowledgeable of budget business processes.

Minimum Qualifications: Budget System Administrator, grade HM:

Bachelor Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Information Technology or related fields from an accredited college or university.

Three (3) years of direct experience implementing a new software system or an upgrade of an existing system for a governmental entity.

Knowledgeable of budget business processes.

ALL CANDIDATES: Special Requirements/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Skilled in the use of standard software applications. Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, departments and the general public.

Physical/Environmental Requirements:

Work is performed in an office environment. May be required to work at a desk or other work station for prolonged periods; and constant attention to detail is required. Ability to concentrate with frequent interruptions and general office noise is required.

Job Info

• Job Identification 25002688
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations Office Of Budget & Evaluation, Dallas, TX, 75202, US