GLO – Director of Budget & Planning; Director V

Apr 7, 2026

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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…