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Job Posting:00058967Opened:06/12/2026Closes:06/26/2026Position Title:Director III (Director of Budget Finance)Class/Group:1622/B28Military Occupation Specialty Code:Coast Guard: SEI15Fair Labor Standards Act Status:ExemptNumber of Vacancies:1Division/Section:Chief Financial Office/Budget and FinanceSalary Range:$11,250.00 - $11,666.67/monthDuration:RegularHours Worked Weekly:40Travel:LimitedWork Location:300 W. 15th Street, #1300 / Austin, Texas 78701Web site:https://dir.texas.gov/Refer Inquiries to:People and Culture OfficeContact Information:Careers@dir.texas.govHow To Apply:Select the link below to search for this position: https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/313/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en
Enter the job posting number and#8220;00058967and#8221; in the keyword search.You must create a CAPPS Career Section candidate profile or be logged in to apply.Update your profile and apply for the job by navigating through the pages and steps.Once ready, select and#8220;Submitand#8221; on the and#8220;Review and Submitand#8221; page.If you have problems accessing the CAPPS Career Section, please follow the instructions in the Resetting CAPPS Password for Job Candidate desk aid.Special Instructions:Applicants must provide in-depth information in theEXPERIENCE CREDENTIALSsection to demonstrate howthey meet the position qualifications. Incomplete applications may result in disqualification.Resumes may be uploaded as an attachment but are not accepted in lieu of the information required in theEXPERIENCE CREDENTIALSsection of the application.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 EmployerThe 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 512-475-4922 to request reasonable accommodation.Position DescriptionWhat We DoWe 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 SummaryPerforms 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.and#183; 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 DIRand#8217;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 evaluationsand#183; Develops of budget-related deliverables, including but not limited to legislative appropriations requests, operating budgets, performance measures, fiscal notes, monthly and quarterly financial reportingand#183; 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 financial data collection and analysisand#8239;and#183; Collaborates with DIRand#8217;s Senior Director of Budget, Payroll, and General Ledger Accounting to respond to requests from representatives of government bodies including the Office of the Governor, Legislature, the Legislative Budget Board, Senate Finance Committee, House Appropriations Committee, Comptroller of Public Accounts, and the State Auditorand#8217;s Office; Collaborates with agency level 1 support in state system security coordination.and#183; Updates DIR data in the Legislative Budget Boardand#8217;s (LBB) Automated Budget and Evaluation System of Texasand#183; Reviews and develops cost savings models for program activities; oversees internal and external cost-saving analysis and reportingand#8239;and#183; Assists in the development of financial aspects of vendor contracts; monitors financial performance and compliance; makes recommendations on vendor contract improvements; reviews and analyzes vendor proposals for accuracyand#183; Performs other work-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications: Educationand#183; Bachelor's degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university with major course work in business, accounting, financial planning and analysis, or finance.and#183; Additional work-related experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis (High-school diploma required).Experience and Training Requiredand#183; Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in financial analysis, State of Texas budget practices, and/or working with varied accounting and financial systemsand#183; Minimum of seven (7) years of experience working with State of Texas Legislative Appropriations Requests, agency budgets, business plans and/or related financial statementsand#183; Minimum of seven (7) years of experience presenting complex budget and financial issues to the Legislature, Executive level, and agency boardand#183; Minimum of five (5) years of experience leading, coaching, supervising, and developing teams; Includes experience facilitating performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, etc.and#183; Advanced Microsoft Excel experience (e.g., Pivot tables, V-Lookup, etc.)Experience and Training Preferredand#183; Experience managing accounting and budget functionsand#183; Advanced experience with State of Texas systems including CAPPS, ABEST, and USAS.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilitiesand#183; Knowledge of state and federal laws, rules and regulations aligned with
