DIR - Director III; Director of Budget & Finance

Position: DIR - Director III (Director of Budget & Finance)
Job Description

Job Posting:

Opened:

06/12/2026

Closes:

06/26/2026

Position Title:

Director III (Director of Budget & Finance)

Class/Group:

1622/B28

Military Occupation Specialty Code:

Coast Guard: SEI
15

Fair Labor Standards Act Status:

Exempt

Number of Vacancies:

1

Division/Section:

Chief Financial Office/Budget and Finance

Salary Range:

$11,250.00 - $11,666.67/month

Duration:

Regular

Hours Worked Weekly:

40

Travel:

Limited

Work Location:

300 W. 15th Street, #1300 / Austin, Texas 78701

Web site:

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Refer Inquiries to:

People and Culture Office

Contact Information:

Careersas.gov

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Special Instructions:

• Applicants must provide in-depth information in the EXPERIENCE & CREDENTIALS section to demonstrate how they meet the position qualifications. Incomplete applications may result in disqualification.

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Interview Place/Time:

Candidates will be notified for appointments as determined by the selection committee.

Selective Service Registration:

Section 651.005 of the Government Code requires males, ages 18 through 25 years, to provide proof of their Selective Service registration or proof of their exemption from the requirement as a condition of state employment.

H-1B Visa Sponsorship:

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Department of Information Resources does not exclude anyone from consideration for recruitment, selection, appointment, training, promotion, retention, or any other personnel action, or deny any benefits or participation in programs or activities, which it sponsors on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability. Please call  to request reasonable accommodation.

Position Description

What We Do

We are a technology agency powered by people.

DIR offers secure, modern, and cost-effective technology to help government entities in Texas serve their constituents.

DIR is a fast-paced and collaborative environment with highly motivated, innovative, and engaged employees dedicated to achieving the best value for the state. We have over 260 professionals working at DIR who are honored to serve as the cornerstone of public sector technology in Texas. By joining DIR, you will be an integral part of transforming how technology serves Texans.

Position Summary

Performs advanced managerial work providing direction, supervision, and guidance to the Budget and Finance Department. Work includes establishing goals and objectives, developing, reviewing, and implementing department policies, procedures and guidelines. Oversees complex financial analysis, agency budget functions and internal/external financial reporting. Establishes the review, determination, reporting, and analysis of cost savings. Analyzes expenditure and revenue trends. Advises and recommends appropriate actions to the Senior Director of Budget, Payroll, and General Ledger Accounting, Chief Financial Officer, and other members of management.

Communicates with external oversight stakeholders including the Office of the Governor and Legislature. The Director of Budget and Finance is a direct report to the Senior Director of Budget, Payroll, and General Ledger Accounting and works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

• Directs the finance and budget department ensuring compliance with agency policies and administrative duties;
Develops and implements policies and procedures for budget and financial activities to ensure compliance with state and federal laws, rules, and regulations;
Monitors DIR's financial performance to ensure compliance with budget limitations including appropriations and available revenue sources;
Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of the Budget and Finance Department staff; includes the ongoing development of department personnel and conducting timely performance evaluations

• Develops of budget-related deliverables, including but not limited to legislative appropriations requests, operating budgets, performance measures, fiscal notes, monthly and quarterly financial reporting

• Manages the development and evaluation of agency and division budget reports;
Prepares and produces budget and finance related work products and reports;
Collects, verifies, reports, and measures financial data; recommends system development and enhancement to improve…