Assistant Budget Director

WHY WORK FOR DFPS?

The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) is responsible for protecting the unprotected — children, elderly, and people with disabilities — from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. DFPS accomplishes this responsibility by employing over 12,000 workers who live up to the agency's Mission, Vision, & Values in service to the citizens of Texas. DFPS is not only a qualifying organization for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program but also offers excellent health benefits, special discounts on many products and services through the Discount Purchase Program, longevity pay, generous paid leave, access to the Wellness program, lifetime retirement annuity, Texa$aver 401(k) and 457 Programs under the Employees Retirement System of Texas.

Functional Title: Assistant Budget Director 
Job Title: Assistant Budget Director III 
Agency: Dept of Family & Protectve Svc 
Department: Budget 
Posting Number: 9915 
Closing Date: 12/02/2025 
Posting Audience: Internal and External 
Occupational Category: Business and Financial Operations 
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-28 
Salary Range: $10,500.00 - $12,250.00 
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Shift: Day 
Additional Shift:  
Telework:  
Travel: Up to 10% 
Regular/Temporary: Regular 
Full Time/Part Time: Full time 
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt 
Facility Location:  
Job Location City: AUSTIN 
Job Location Address: 4900 N LAMAR BLVD 
Other Locations:  
MOS Codes: 8003,8040,8041,8042,10C0,111X,112X,113X,114X,20C0,30C0,40C0,611X,612X,631X,641X,648X,90G0,91C0,91W0 
97E0,SEI15 
 
 

Job Description:

The Assistant Budget Director III performs advanced (senior level) managerial work providing direction and guidance in strategic operations and planning. Work involves establishing the strategic plan and 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 and/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.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs):

Directs program activities and/or business functions within a department or division.

• Provides information and counsel to the Budget Director, CFO and other managers on financial trends and their impact.
• Helps to ensure functions described in statute related to budget operations for the agency are accomplished.
• Leading the transformation of budget services within their assigned departments.

Develops and implements techniques for evaluating program activities and/or business functions within a department or division; and identifies need for changes.

Develops policies, procedures, and guidelines; and monitors compliance.

Plans, develops, and approves schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving goals; and directs evaluation activities.

May develop and oversee the implementation of long-range and short-term plans.

• Assists in the planning, implementation, coordination and evaluation of the budget operations of the financial organization.
• Leads the continuing improvement of agency budget operations.
• Assesses and organizes the budget functions to meet necessary service levels

Develops and establishes goals and objectives consistent with the agency’s strategic plan.

• Providing vision, leadership, and strategic direction by planning, directing, and in coordinating the budget functions supporting the agency’s service programs.

Develops, reviews, and approves budgets and major expenditures; and ensures that requirements of funding sources are met.

• Assists in the development of the agency’s budget and Legislative Appropriations Request (LAR) process in conjunction with the agency’s CFO and executive staff.

Represents the agency at business meetings, hearings, trials, legislative sessions, conferences, and seminars or on boards, panels, and committees.

• Assists in the coordination, and development of the agency’s Legislative Appropriations Requests and operating budgets; development of components of the agency's financial strategic plan; development and implementation of financial policy development; performance monitoring; executive level reporting; and direct supervision of financial management staff.
• May represent the agency and/or the CFO by making presentations, providing information and testimony to the HHSC, legislative offices or committees, other state and federal agencies, and other organizations regarding the department’s financial matters and programs.
• May provide information at hearings and legislative meetings with the Legislative Budget Board, the Governor's Office of Budget and Planning, the Senate Finance Committee, the House Appropriations Committee, and the agency’s Council. Performs management and oversight activities for the budget operations of the financial services organization.

Reviews and approves management, productivity, and financial reports and studies.

Reviews results of special investigations, internal audits, research studies, forecasts, and modeling exercises to provide direction and guidance.

• Oversees the development of, reviews and approves financial planning documents, reports, and studies for both internal and external users.
• Oversees the budget functions related to the Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS) financial modules.

Supervises the work of others.

• Supervises managers and staff persons including hiring and selection, assigning work, completing performance evaluations, recommending personnel and disciplinary actions, and scheduling and approving leave.

Performs related work as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): 

• Knowledge of state and federal funding streams, budgeting, cost allocation methodologies, including related federal circulars.
• Knowledge of State of Texas legislative processes.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws related to agency programs.
• Knowledge of strategic planning, the budget process, cost recovery, financial and contract management.
• Knowledge of the principles of leadership and how to deal with various leadership styles.
• Knowledge of information technology, department legal processes, and business services.
• Skills in strategic planning and executing and evaluating complex programs, rules, regulations policies and procedures.
• Skills in managing multiple and competing priorities.
• Skills in problem solving.
• Skills in management of agency resources.
• Skills in leadership, communication and public speaking.
• Skills in working collaboratively and cooperatively with diverse groups.
• Ability to develop, implement, communicate and lead an organizational vision which integrates key state and program goals, priorities, values, and other factors.
• Ability to promote and support creative thinking.
• Ability to establish goals and objectives.
• Ability to lead, implement and balance change and continuity to continually strive to improve customer service and program performance within the basic state government framework.
• Ability to implement and use new technology and work processes to enhance decision making.
• Ability to plan, assign and/or supervise the work of others.
• Ability to explain, advocate, express facts and ideas, and negotiate with individuals, and groups, internally and externally.
• Ability to build, establish, and maintain effective working relationships and coalitions.
• Ability to make timely and effective decisions and produce results through strategic planning and the implementation and evaluation of policies and programs.  

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:

N/A

Initial Selection Criteria:

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics or a closely related field of study.  Three years of full-time supervisory, managerial, professional, or technical experience in budget or a related financial discipline. Degree can be substituted for experience.

Additional Information: N/A

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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. You may also contact the DFPS Military Liaison at dfpsmilvets@dfps.texas.gov with additional questions.

Applicants selected for hire must pass a background check and if applicable a driver’s record check.

State of Texas employees are required to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2), State of Texas Business and Commerce Code. Applicants selected for hire comply with this code by completing related training and abiding by agency cybersecurity and communications system usage policies.

As a state agency, DFPS is required by Texas Administrative Code (TAC 206 and 213) to ensure all Electronic Information Resources (EIR) follow accessibility standards. The staff must be familiar with the WCAG 2.1 AA and Section 508 to create accessible content including but not limited to; Microsoft Office documents, Adobe PDFs, webpages, software, training guides, video, and audio files. 

DFPS uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Employees must provide documentation to DFPS to show their identity and authorization to work in the US. Please review the following link for authorized documents: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents .

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHS/DFPS 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/DFPS 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.