Strategic Budget Manager – Public Service & Telework

Human Services, Department of; United States; On-site; USD 62,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Employee retirement plan

401(k) plan and 457 plan

13 paid holidays

Vacation & sick leave

Medical, dental, vision

Long/short-term care

Life insurance

Employee discount programs

Telework opportunities depending upon/

Job summary

Georgia Department of Human Services is seeking a Budget Manager in Atlanta, GA to lead the Office of Budget Administration. The role manages staff, analyzes agency budgets, and develops policy and budget-related initiatives to ensure expenditure control.

The position requires a degree in accounting/finance and several years of budgeting experience, with strong Excel and PeopleSoft/TeamWorks skills. DHS offers competitive benefits and a structured work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or public/business administration plus 3 years in accounting/budgeting or management; or 2 years in Budget Analyst Supervisor or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of the state budget process and financial controls.
• Experience supervising staff and coordinating budget activities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and related budgeting tools.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and plans work of assigned staff.
• Analyzes agency budgeting and accounting reports to maintain expenditure controls.
• Analyzes or develops policy and budget-related initiatives.
• Makes recommendations based on analysis.
• Assesses financial data to determine resources required to implement a program.
• Examines budget estimates for completeness and conformance with procedures.

Skills

Staff supervision

Budget process

Budget analysis

Microsoft Excel

Policy development

Team leadership

Financial reporting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

PeopleSoft

TeamWorks Financials/HCM

Job description

Georgia Department of Human Services is seeking a Budget Manager in Atlanta, GA to lead the Office of Budget Administration. The role manages staff, analyzes agency budgets, and develops policy and budget-related initiatives to ensure expenditure control.

The position requires a degree in accounting/finance and several years of budgeting experience, with strong Excel and PeopleSoft/TeamWorks skills. DHS offers competitive benefits and a structured work environment.