Senior Budget Manager — State Agency

Texas Department of Transportation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plans

Flexible work schedules

Paid leave and holidays

Health premiums 100% for full-time

On-the-Job Training

Tuition assistance program

Holistic wellness program with leave

Career development and advancement

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation in Austin, TX is seeking a Budget Manager VI to direct and coordinate departmental budget operations. You will oversee development, monitoring, and reporting of agency operating and capital budgets, providing strategic fiscal guidance to executive leadership.

The role requires strong supervisory experience, advanced budgeting knowledge, and the ability to work with legislative offices and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; substitutions may apply per policy.
• 4 years of budget-related work experience; supervisory/managerial experience required.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting methods, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience directing budget development, execution, and analysis in a large organization.

Responsibilities

• Directs agency budget operations and staff to ensure effective financial management.
• Leads development, administration, monitoring, and reporting of operating budgets and financial plans.
• Prepares and coordinates Legislative Appropriations Request (LAR) and related fiscal notes.
• Advises executive leadership on budgetary, financial, and strategic planning matters.
• Represents the agency in budget matters with executives, auditors, and stakeholders.

Skills

Budget management

Leadership

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Stakeholder communication

Government budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related discipline

Job description

Texas Department of Transportation in Austin, TX is seeking a Budget Manager VI to direct and coordinate departmental budget operations. You will oversee development, monitoring, and reporting of agency operating and capital budgets, providing strategic fiscal guidance to executive leadership.

The role requires strong supervisory experience, advanced budgeting knowledge, and the ability to work with legislative offices and external stakeholders.