Budget Assistant Director III

Posting 22694
-Posted
10/26/2026

- Dept of State Health Services

- Budget

- Business and Financial Operations

- Eligible for Telework
- Additional Shifts available (1) -d. $7000 - $8999 per month

DSHS is committed to hiring skilled and dedicated individuals who share a passion for public health to pursue our vision of A Healthy Texas . If you are looking to make an impact and tackle new challenges, we encourage you to consider a career with us.

Employee Benefits:

DSHS offers insurance coverage and other benefits available through the State of Texas Group Benefits Plan administered by the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS). To learn more about all the benefits available to you as a DSHS employee and other DSHS opportunities for early career pathways, visit the DSHS Careers Page .

Functional

Title:

Budget Assistant Director III

Job Title:

Director III
Agency: Dept of State Health Services
Department: Budget
Posting Number: 22694
Closing Date: 11/09/2026
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Business and Financial Operations
Salary Range: $7,716.66 - $12,500.00
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-28
Shift: Day
Additional Shift: Days (First)
Telework: Eligible for Telework
Travel: Up to 5%
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Facility

Location:


Job Location City: AUSTIN
Job Location Address: 1100 W 49TH ST (RDM)
Other Locations: None
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Job Description:

Under the direct supervision of the Budget Director, the Assistant Budget Director is responsible for the planning, management and operations of the Budget Reporting Unit. Work includes achieving the unit's plan and goals and objectives as set by the Budget Director and CFO; developing and reviewing policies; reviewing procedures and guidelines; providing input for priorities, standards, and measurement tools for determining progress in meeting goals as requested by the Budget Director and CFO;

coordinating and evaluating unit activities; and reviewing and approving budgets. Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of others. Provides technical expertise and coordinates with federal, state, and local officials as well as other areas within the agency. Works under minimal supervision with latitude for the use of initiative, independent judgement, decision-making and advisory activities. This position has potential to telecommute;

60% onsite and 40% remote. If you live outside the state of Texas, only apply if you are willing to relocate.

Job Functions:

• (30%) Provides guidance and direction, aligned with Budget Director and CFO goals and objectives, to the staff in conducting the major functions of the Budget Reporting Unit, which includes:
• Development and Implementation of the DSHS Annual Operating Budget;
• Preparation of the biennial Legislative Appropriation Request and associated reports;
• Agency-wide budget maintenance and management, including budget monitoring and analysis, position control, and preparation and approval of expenditure coding;
• Forecast, analysis, and reporting of agency revenues and financial position;
• Preparation of routine and ad hoc budget reports, including response to requests for financial information from internal and external parties
• (15%) Institutes goals and objectives to support agency-wide strategic plan and respond to evolving customer needs;
  Plans and implements policies and guidelines; ensures policies and procedures are published and training is provided as appropriate; provides technical expertise in the area of budget development and management, financial reporting, and revenue…