Deputy Budget Director

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Under the direct supervision of the Budget Director, the Deputy Budget Director for MSS oversees the AES/CS, FHS, and BHS Budget teams.  In addition, the Deputy is responsible for the following:

•       Ensuring coordination between MSS and the three equivalent MSS budget teams. 

•       Coordination of Fiscal Note Development and submission. 

•       Development of required Supplemental Appropriation Needs. 

•       Assisting with development of the External Operating Budget.

•       Assisting with the development of the Legislative Appropriations Request. 

•       Developing and reviewing responses for LBB and other external information requests.

This position works closely with key internal and external decision-makers providing timely, accurate, and well communicated budget and management information that is needed to effectively plan, allocate, implement, and control programs, services, and staffing levels to achieve the goals and objectives consistent with the agency strategic plan. Provides support to the Budget Director and Chief Financial Officer to assist with making key financial decisions. 

Essential Job Functions (EJF)

(20%) Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.  Provides senior level leadership in budget planning, oversees the development of establishing goals and objectives.  Responsible for leading key budget activities including agency fiscal note responses and agency supplemental needs requests. 

(30%) Oversees the daily operations and activities of the AES/CS, FHS, and BHS Budget teams.   Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of staff.  Provides guidance to staff in the development and implementation of operating budgets. Ensures projections are incorporated into agency and division budgets as appropriate. Projects, analyzes, and reports available departmental funding by methods of finance using complex financial models and incorporating appropriate indirect cost rates. 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. Oversees the verification, review, and analysis of source documents and data; reviews analysis of trends and variances and tests for reasonableness, identifies any unusual financial activity. Participates in internal and external workgroups and represents the department at meetings, workgroups, and committees. Reviews and approves operating procedures and processes that implement agency policies and reviews operations to identify needed changes and makes recommendations to improve operations. Oversees the completion of reports, monitors performance and recommends appropriate changes.

(35%) Oversees the development, coordination, preparation, completion, implementation, and submission of the agency's Mid-Year Budget Review, agency annual operating budget, and LBB Monthly Financial Report.  Oversees the preparation of legislative appropriations requests and Governor’s Office of Budget and Legislative Budget Board Operating Budget.  Reviews draft appropriation requests; makes necessary revisions for accuracy and conformance with instructions; and assembles into five-year budgetary schedules to include Strategy Requests, Sub-strategy Requests, Exceptional Item Requests, and other required supporting schedules. Prepares, reviews, and analyzes cost estimates and fiscal notes for proposed legislation. Reviews fiscal impacts of proposed rules for adoption. Measures the impact of existing and proposed state and federal legislation on HHSC programs. Responds to budgetary inquiries from the legislature, Governor's Office, state and federal agencies, and the Legislative Budget Board.

(15%) Manages and develops staff through training, performance appraisals and consultation. Responsible for hiring and selection, assigning work, prioritizing assignments, completing performance evaluations, recommending personnel disciplinary actions, and scheduling and approving leave.

List the knowledge, skills, and abilities critical to performance in this position:

Knowledge of state government and health and human services accounting and budget processes and procedures.

Knowledge of the State of Texas legislative processes and procedures.

Knowledge of State of Texas strategic planning and budgeting process and principles.

Skill in analyzing complex financial data.

Skill in analyzing financial data.

Skill in written and oral communications.

Skills in computer software including but limited to Excel, Word, Access, HHSAS, CAPPS, and other state/governmental financial or human resources applications.

Ability to manage program activities.

Ability to establish goals and objectives.

Ability to identify problems, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions.

Ability to devise solutions to administrative problems.

Ability to develop and evaluate administrative policies and procedures.

Ability to explain policies and procedures to others.

Ability to coordinate gathering and analyzing detailed and complex financial data.

Ability to prepare concise reports.

Ability to train others.

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

Ability to communicate, orally and in writing, effectively with others.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications: 

N/A

Initial Selection Criteria:

Experience with state/governmental budgeting practices.

Experience with legislative appropriations request.

Experience with management of staff.

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Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, and Veterans:

Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information please see the Texas State Auditor’s Job Descriptions, Military Crosswalk and Military Crosswalk Guide at Texas State Auditor's Office - Job Descriptions.

ADA Accommodations:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHSC and DSHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.

Pre-Employment Checks and Work Eligibility:

Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.

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Telework Disclaimer:

This position may be eligible for telework.  Please note, all HHS positions are subject to state and agency telework policies in addition to the discretion of the direct supervisor and business needs.