Director of Budget Management

Title: Director of Budget Management

State Role Title: Financial Services Manager III

Hiring Range: $145,000 - $160,000

Pay Band: 7

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: Dept of Health

Agency Website: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

A. Performance Management (for employees who supervise others)
• Serves in a managerial/supervisory capacity to conduct performance management activities and ensure onboarding/offboarding and training for staff
• Establishes and reviews work assignments and priorities and implements performance improvement strategies and/or problem resolution for related issues, in conjunction with program management and Human Resource staff
• Ensures relevant training and workplace safety for staff
• Conducts required performance monitoring and appraisals, establishes clear performance expectations, addresses deficiencies in a timely manner, and documents underperformance in accordance with state guidelines
• Supports employee growth through regular feedback, coaching, and professional development opportunities

B. Agency Budget Management
• Review and manage agency revenue and expenditure appropriation
• Review and manage agency work unit budget development and approval process
• Review and manage agency budget decision package submission process
• Review and manage fiscal impact statement process
• Report to agency leadership on agency budget / expenditures
• Develop and present budget data to agency leadership, the Board of Health, and other stakeholders
• Identify and resolve problems and issues in the agency budget

C. Policy Promulgation
• Develops, promulgates, implements and evaluates agency policies concerning fiscal management
• Provides guidance and leadership to offices/districts responsible for financial management
• Provides leadership for financial management, policy development, interpretation and standardization of best business practices for financial management and conducts quality improvement and practice audits

D. Compliance
• Through guidance and leadership to agency managers and directors, assures compliance with central state government budget and financial mandates; provides information and services to a wide range of customers

E. Strategic Planning & Quality Assurance
• Ensures accurate and timely information is produced by the Office of Budget Management (OBM) and narrative documents are clearly articulated; documents provide high utility
• Modeling and development of staff knowledge for the value of using independent logic approaches and data sources to verify findings is expected
• Uses sound project planning and prioritization of tasks; ensures external deadlines are met; other assignments are met as timely as possible

Minimum Qualifications

1. In-depth understanding of budget development, financial monitoring, analysis, execution, and reporting.
2. Knowledge of General Assembly session process and procedures, budget committee operations, and reports.
3. Familiarity with financial management systems, accounting software, and data analysis tools relevant to governmental financial operations.
4. Ability to develop, promulgate, and implement policies, standards, and practices for effective budget management.
5. Strong skills in making informed financial decisions based on analysis and forecasting.
6. Ability to identify inefficiencies, evaluate existing processes, and implement strategies to streamline and improve business operations.
7. Extensive experience in managing and mentoring staff, including the ability to provide clear direction, feedback, and professional growth opportunities.
8. Expertise in communicating complex financial matters in clear, professional terms to senior executives, internal stakeholders, and external governmental entities, ensuring all parties understand financial impacts and implications.
9. Strong ability to assess financial performance, identify discrepancies, and evaluate data to ensure accuracy and alignment with financial goals.
10. Ability to adjust to new financial regulations, policies, and evolving budgetary requirements in a dynamic governmental environment.
11. Ability to manage financial negotiations and resolve conflicts that may arise with internal or external entities, ensuring effective outcomes for the agency

Additional Considerations

Senior