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TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES Budget Manager in AUSTIN, Texas
Job/Position DescriptionBudget Manager performs advanced (senior-level) managerial work administering the daily operations and activities of the Office of Finance, Budget. Work involves establishing goals and objectives; developing guidelines, procedures, and policies; developing schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving established goals; coordinating and evaluating business function, division, or department activities; developing and evaluating budget requests; and monitoring budget expenditures. Supervises the work of others. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Essential Job Functionsand#149; Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned. and#149; Manages day-to-day activities of staff within a large and/or highly complex business function(s), division(s), or department(s). and#149; Plans, assigns, and supervises the daily activities of professional staff with responsibilities for the development, monitoring and modifications assigned program budget areas. Establishes goals and standards for the team and develops measurement tools for determining progress for meeting goals/standards. Tracks, monitors and reports on staff workload to Director and leadership. Recruits, hires, coaches and counsels employees. Performs other HR functions. and#149; Oversees the allocation of resources to achieve timely outcomes and measurable goals; monitors and evaluates the effectiveness and efficiency of staffing levels. and#149; Establishes goals and objectives; develops and approves schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving goals; and manages evaluation activities. and#149; Monitors compliance with policies and procedures; and provides input or approves new policies and procedures. and#149; Develops and implements techniques for evaluating business function, division, or department activities. and#149; Develops and evaluates budget requests, monitors budget, encumbrances, and expenditures, and makes adjustments as necessary. and#149; Prepares management and productivity reports; and reviews and approves documents and reports developed by employees to ensure professional quality and appearance, appropriate content, consistency, and responsiveness. and#149; Identifies areas of needed change and makes recommendations to improve operations. and#149; May manage multiple business functions and provide oversight to associated staff. and#149; Oversees the preparation and development of budget requests. and#149; Ensures cost models are aligned with proposed and enacted legislation and tracks/estimates costs, including the impact on cash flow and method of finance (general revenue, federal and other funds). and#149; Monitors, reviews, and analyzes operating budgets and methods of finance to ensure budgeted amounts are aligned to appropriated amounts, funds have been appropriately allocated, and appropriate use of funds. and#149; Provides consultative services and technical assistance in monitoring, reviewing, and analyzing expenditure patterns and trends to determine potential for reallocation, realignment, or adjustments to accomplish programmatic requirements. and#149; Reviews financial statistics and reports related to program operations. and#149; Oversees the preparation of and reviews/analyzes financial reports related to funds, reimbursements, fees, appropriated receipts, and other fund areas as assigned for review by management. and#149; Oversees the verification, review, and analysis of source documents and data; reviews analysi https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=617067 Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browser to apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human Services Career Portal.