Budget Assistant Director III

Texas A&M International; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Dept of State Health Services in Austin, TX seeks a Budget Assistant Director III to plan, manage and oversee the Budget Reporting Unit, delivering the agency's annual operating budget and related fiscal reports. This role requires coordination with the Budget Director, CFO, and external agencies, guiding staff and ensuring fiscal responsibility.

The position emphasizes policy development, strategic planning, and adherence to state laws while enabling telework up to 60% onsite and 40% remote,

Qualifications

• Knowledge of State accounting, budgeting, and other financial policies and procedures.
• Experience with state/federal funding streams and legislative processes.
• Ability to develop, implement and lead an organizational vision aligned with state goals.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Budget Reporting Unit's planning, management, and operations.
• Coordinate and evaluate unit activities with Budget Director and CFO.
• Prepare the agency's annual operating budget and legislative appropriation requests.
• Monitor budgets, conduct forecasts and financial reporting for the agency.
• Lead staff development, assign work and manage performance evaluations.
• Support policy development and compliance with state/federal laws.

Skills

State budgeting policies

Budget processes

Financial reporting

Cost awareness

Leadership

Public speaking

Strategic planning

Team supervision

Policy coordination

Tools

Financial systems

Spreadsheets

Job description

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DSHS is committed to hiring skilled and dedicated individuals who share a passion for public health to pursue our vision of A Healthy Texas . If you are looking to make an impact and tackle new challenges, we encourage you to consider a career with us.

Employee 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). To learn more about all the benefits available to you as a DSHS employee and other DSHS opportunities for early career pathways, visit the DSHS Careers Page .

Functional Title: Budget Assistant Director III
Job Title: Director III
Agency: Dept of State Health Services
Department: Budget
Posting Number: 22694
Closing Date: 11/09/2026
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Business and Financial Operations
Salary Range: $7,716.66 - $12,500.00
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-28
Shift: Day
Additional Shift: Days (First)
Telework: Eligible for Telework
Travel: Up to 5%
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Facility Location:
Job Location City: AUSTIN
Job Location Address: 1100 W 49TH ST (RDM)
Other Locations:
MOS Codes: 8003,8040,8041,8042,10C0,111X,112X,113X,114X,20C0,30C0,40C0,611X,612X,631X,641X,648X,90G0,91C0,91W0 97E0,SEI15

Job Description:

Under the direct supervision of the Budget Director, the Assistant Budget Director is responsible for the planning, management and operations of the Budget Reporting Unit. Work includes achieving the unit's plan and goals and objectives as set by the Budget Director and CFO; developing and reviewing policies; reviewing procedures and guidelines; providing input for priorities, standards, and measurement tools for determining progress in meeting goals as requested by the Budget Director and CFO; coordinating and evaluating unit activities; and reviewing and approving budgets. Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of others. Provides technical expertise and coordinates with federal, state, and local officials as well as other areas within the agency. Works under minimal supervision with latitude for the use of initiative, independent judgement, decision-making and advisory activities. This position has potential to telecommute; 60% onsite and 40% remote. If you live outside the state of Texas, only apply if you are willing to relocate.

Job Functions:

Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

(30%) Provides guidance and direction, aligned with Budget Director and CFO goals and objectives, to the staff in conducting the major functions of the Budget Reporting Unit, which includes:

• Development and Implementation of the DSHS Annual Operating Budget;

• Preparation of the biennial Legislative Appropriation Request and associated reports;

• Agency-wide budget maintenance and management, including budget monitoring and analysis, position control, and preparation and approval of expenditure coding;

• Forecast, analysis, and reporting of agency revenues and financial position;

• Preparation of routine and ad hoc budget reports, including response to requests for financial information from internal and external parties

(15%) Institutes goals and objectives to support agency-wide strategic plan and respond to evolving customer needs; Plans and implements policies and guidelines; ensures policies and procedures are published and training is provided as appropriate; provides technical expertise in the area of budget development and management, financial reporting, and revenue forecasting. Ensures the Unit complies with all applicable state and federal laws. Reports and makes recommendations to the Budget Director regarding policies, procedures and funding issues.

(15%) Oversees the preparation of and reviews the agency-wide Legislative Appropriations Request (LAR), Annual Operating Budget, annual fee review, fiscal notes (cost estimates) prepared for proposed legislation and agency rules, and other required and ad-hoc reports requested by the LBB, Governor's Office, and other federal, state, and local officials. Serves as a resource and responds to inquiries regarding these reports from the Budget Director and Chief Financial Officer, as well as other areas within the agency. Participates as the Budget Reporting Unit representative on workgroups.

(15%) Oversees the preparation of and reviews agency internal financial management reports, including the revenue projection for fees, appropriated receipts, earned federal funds, and federal reimbursements. Serves as a resource and responds to inquiries regarding these reports from senior management. Provides information, analysis, and deliverables to the Budget Director and CFO on agency-wide budget development, budget management, and financial planning issues. Communicates budget issues, financial risks, cash issues, reporting and operational issues to Budget Director and CFO as soon as they are known.

(15%) Conducts regular senior and general staff meetings to discuss problems and resolution and to provide information and training. Supervises managers and 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.

(10%) Works on special projects. Performs other duties as assigned.

Flexibility in work hours, including overtime and/or extended hours, may be required for this position.This position has potential telework 60% onsite and 40% remote. If you live outside the state of Texas, only apply if you are willing to relocate.

Registration, Licensure Requrement or Certifications:

None.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Knowledge of State accounting, budgeting, and other financial policies and procedures.

Knowledge and experience with state and federal funding streams.

Knowledge of cost allocation methodologies, including related federal cost principles.

Knowledge and experience with State government legislative processes and initiatives.

Knowledge and experience with state and federal statutes.

Knowledge and experience with strategic planning, the budget process, cost recovery, financial and contract management.

Knowledge of the principles of leadership, management and supervision of personnel.

Knowledge of information technology.

Skills in financial and strategic planning and executing and evaluating complex programs, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Skills in managing multiple and completing priorities.

Skills in problem solving and conflict resolution.

Skills in management of department resources.

Skills in leadership, communication and public speaking.

Skills in working collaboratively and cooperatively with diverse groups.

Skills in project management and prioritization.

Ability to develop, implement, communicate and lead an organizational vision which integrates key state and program goals, priorities, values, and other factors.

Ability to promote and support creative thinking.

Ability to establish goals and objectives.

Ability to lead, implement and balance change and continually strive to improve customer service and program performance within the basic state government framework.

Ability to implement and use new technology and work processes to enhance decision making.

Ability to plan, assign and/or supervise the work of others.

Ability to assess, interpret and communicate financial information, internally and externally.

Ability to build, establish, and maintain effective working relationships and coalitions.

Ability to make timely and effective decisions and produce results through strategic planning and the implementation and evaluation of policies and programs.

Initial Screening Criteria:

• Professional experience supporting the development, execution, or monitoring of organizational budgets.
• Experience preparing, reviewing, or coordinating formal budget submissions and recurring financial reports within established deadlines.
• Experience using financial systems, spreadsheets