Assistant Director, Budget Management & Grants

Dallas City Hall; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 114,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas City Hall is seeking an Assistant Director of Budget Management Services to lead budget activities in collaboration with the Chief Budget Officer. You will oversee staff, coordinate with department heads, analyze reports, and forecast expenditures to support city programs.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in a budget-related field and at least seven years in municipal budget management, with strong communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of municipal government budget management experience.
• Ability to forecast financial metrics and analyze budgets.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee budget allocations, staff assignments, and performance of subordinates.
• Coordinate programs and resource allocations with department heads.
• Analyze monthly management reports to inform budget decisions.
• Manage personnel actions including hiring and evaluations.
• Forecast budget requirements and advise City Manager or City Council.

Skills

Budget management

Public administration

Personnel management

Financial forecasting

Negotiation

Communication

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or related field

Job description

Dallas City Hall is seeking an Assistant Director of Budget Management Services to lead budget activities in collaboration with the Chief Budget Officer. You will oversee staff, coordinate with department heads, analyze reports, and forecast expenditures to support city programs.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in a budget-related field and at least seven years in municipal budget management, with strong communication and leadership skills.