What are the responsibilities and job description for the GLO - Director V (Director of Budget & Planning) position at Texas General Land Office?
The Texas General Land Office (GLO) is seeking a Director V (Director of Budget & Planning) for the Financial Management Department.
The Director of Budget & Planning performs managerial work providing direction and guidance in strategic operations and planning. Work involves establishing the strategic plan and setting goals and objectives; developing policies, procedures, and guidelines; establishing priorities, standards, and measurement tools for determining progress in meeting goals; coordinating and evaluating program activities or business functions; and reviewing and approving budgets within departments or divisions. Supervises the work of others. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Our Mission
The Texas General Land Office primarily serves the schoolchildren, veterans, and the environment of Texas. The agency does so by preserving our history, maximizing state revenue through innovative administration, and through the prudent stewardship of state lands and natural resources.
What Your Contributions To The GLO Will Be
Director, Budget & Planning Division :
Minimum Qualifications:
This position requires the employee to primarily perform sedentary office work; however, mobility (moving around the worksite) is routinely required to carry out some duties. This position requires extensive computer, telephone and client/ customer contact and communication. It requires the ability to move and position oneself as needed for filing and similar routine office duties. The job also requires normal cognitive abilities requiring the ability to learn, recall, and apply certain practices and policies. It requires the stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions. Ability to read printed materials and computer screens. The individual must be able to move and transport records, documents, boxes, and all related information and materials, weighing up to 20 pounds when required.
Compensation And Benefits
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How To Apply
To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at www.workintexas.com or in the CAPPS Career Section .
You may apply for the job directly through the CAPPS Career Section. It is not necessary to apply both through Work in Texas and the CAPPS Career Section.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security-sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.
Applications must be fully completed with a detailed job history, including job title, employment dates, employer’s name, supervisor's name and phone number, and summary of responsibilities. Incomplete applications may lead to disqualification. Please be aware that resumes will not be accepted in place of a completed application.
The Director of Budget & Planning performs managerial work providing direction and guidance in strategic operations and planning. Work involves establishing the strategic plan and setting goals and objectives; developing policies, procedures, and guidelines; establishing priorities, standards, and measurement tools for determining progress in meeting goals; coordinating and evaluating program activities or business functions; and reviewing and approving budgets within departments or divisions. Supervises the work of others. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Our Mission
The Texas General Land Office primarily serves the schoolchildren, veterans, and the environment of Texas. The agency does so by preserving our history, maximizing state revenue through innovative administration, and through the prudent stewardship of state lands and natural resources.
What Your Contributions To The GLO Will Be
Director, Budget & Planning Division :
- Leads the Budget and Planning Division, overseeing program activities, work plans, and ensuring alignment with strategic goals. Manage all human resources functions, including hiring, onboarding, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions. Acts as Deputy Chief Financial Officer or Chief Financial Officer in their absence. Develops and implements timelines, priorities, and standards for achieving goals, providing consultation and recommendations to senior leadership based on evolving business needs.
- Leads the agency's budgeting process, ensuring compliance with funding requirements and overseeing major expenditures. Manages full and part-time employee positions, compensation utilization, and GLO funding streams to maintain budgetary compliance. Reviews audits, forecasts, and modeling exercises to provide direction on active projects. Prepares and submits memorandums, reports, and fiscal notes for proposed and active budgetary projects. Oversees the collection, analysis, and preparation of key financial documents, including the Internal Operating Budget, Published Operating Budget, Strategic Plan, and Legislative Appropriation Request.
- Develops and implements evaluation techniques for Budget and Planning Division activities. Monitors budget processes, identifies concerns, and updates executive leadership. Establishes and communicates internal and external budget policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure compliance. Develops and oversees long-term and short-term plans for the division.
- Serves as the primary representative for the Budget and Planning Division at business meetings, hearings, legislative sessions, conferences, and committees. Delivers information and presentations as needed. Engages in legislative processes by responding to requests for information, providing testimony, and overseeing the implementation of legislative changes affecting the agency. Collaborates with executive leadership to develop the division's strategic communication plan.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, business, public administration, or a related field.
- Each year of related experience over the required may be substituted for one year (30 semester hours) of required college credit.
- Four (4) years leading the preparation of state budget reporting such as Legislative Appropriations Request (LAR), Base Reconciliation, and Performance Measure reporting.
- Five (5) years of supervisory, team lead, or senior budget analyst experience.
- At least ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience with budget preparation and analysis, financial management, budget development or management.
- Due to seasonal reports and projects that are deadline driven, this job requires work outside normal business hours as needed.
- State of Texas budget experience and State of Texas financial and budgetary systems experience are highly preferred.
- Advanced knowledge of budget, accounting, financial concepts, management principles, and the Texas legislative process and the ability to interpret budget policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Advanced knowledge and experience with Excel (pivot tables, formulas). Experience in successfully leading and managing projects and project teams.
- Ability to plan, assign and/or supervise the work of others, including reviewing work and ensuring accuracy. Possess advanced leadership skills.
- Ability to anticipate potential issues, identify errors during reviews while taking and/or recommend appropriate corrective actions for resolution.
- Advanced analytical skills and problem-solving ability with exceptional attention to details. Ability to complete tasks and projects in a timely manner and persist until tasks are completed.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize assignments, be flexible, be organized, and work on multiple assignments with a high level of accuracy while meeting established deadlines.
- Capability to break down complex information into comprehensive parts, ask questions, synthesize and analyze.
- Possess excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to assess, interpret, and concisely communicate financial data to customers.
- Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
- A self-starter, with an outcomes-based approach with a desire to self-reflect, self-improve, give/receive feedback and continuously improve.
- Ability to engage in a collaborative, results-oriented team environment.
This position requires the employee to primarily perform sedentary office work; however, mobility (moving around the worksite) is routinely required to carry out some duties. This position requires extensive computer, telephone and client/ customer contact and communication. It requires the ability to move and position oneself as needed for filing and similar routine office duties. The job also requires normal cognitive abilities requiring the ability to learn, recall, and apply certain practices and policies. It requires the stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions. Ability to read printed materials and computer screens. The individual must be able to move and transport records, documents, boxes, and all related information and materials, weighing up to 20 pounds when required.
Compensation And Benefits
- Free Parking
- Defined Retirement Benefit Plan, Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts
- Medical Insurance - The State pays 100% of the health plan premium for eligible full-time employees and 50% of the premium for their eligible dependents. The State pays 50% of the eligible part-time employees’ premiums and 25% for eligible dependents
- Optional Benefits such as dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Minimum of 96 Hours of Annual Leave a year **Annual leave increases with length of service.
- Professional Development Opportunities: The GLO offers numerous courses to help our employees grow using resources through LinkedIn Learning and our EAP provider.
Use your military skills to qualify for this position or other jobs! Go to www.texasskillstowork.com to translate your military work experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications, and skill sets. Also, you can compare this position to military occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office by pasting this link into your browser: Program Management .
How To Apply
To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at www.workintexas.com or in the CAPPS Career Section .
You may apply for the job directly through the CAPPS Career Section. It is not necessary to apply both through Work in Texas and the CAPPS Career Section.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security-sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.
Applications must be fully completed with a detailed job history, including job title, employment dates, employer’s name, supervisor's name and phone number, and summary of responsibilities. Incomplete applications may lead to disqualification. Please be aware that resumes will not be accepted in place of a completed application.