Budget Director - AF052

Title: Budget Director - AF052

State Role Title: Financial Services Manager II

Hiring Range: $135,000 - $150,000

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Department of General Services

Location: Washington Building

Agency Website: www.dgs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Department of General Services (DGS) Fiscal Office is seeking a qualified Budget Director to manage the agency budget process. This position is responsible for the development, implementation, and day-to-day administration of the agency’s operating and capital budgets. The incumbent provides ongoing monitoring and analysis, periodic budget performance reporting for the agency’s management team, and conducts special studies and analyses related to management of the budget and long-range financial planning. Provides analytical assistance and problem-solving support to the agency. This position provides leadership for various state budget requirements, including development of state funding requests, preparation of Internal Service Fund reports, preparation of the six-year revenue forecast for agency non-general funds, participation in the legislative process, and preparation of other analyses and reports as required by various state entities. This position provides assistance to the capital outlay office in financial planning, monitoring of capital project expenditures, bond reimbursements, and submission of applications for state bond financing and public disclosures and related reporting.

DGS offers excellent health benefits at affordable pricing, pre-tax spending accounts, paid life insurance, paid Short- and Long-Term Disability benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and other leave benefits, wellness programs, and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching. DGS is a qualifying employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule (telework 2 days/week) upon completion of an approved telework agreement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Considerable experience with program budget planning, development, evaluation, and execution.
• Significant experience with governmental budgeting to include general and non-general funds.
• Significant experience with capital budgets and monitoring.
• Considerable experience managing and directing staff.
• Significant experience developing financial policies and procedures.
Considerable experience and skill in the use of personal computers, business software, and financial management systems.

Additional Considerations

• Knowledge of Commonwealth of Virginia budget policies, procedures and financial management and related state laws is strongly desired.
Experience with Oracle Cloud or PeopleSoft ERP financial software is desired.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

The selected candidate must pass a criminal background check. The selected candidate must pass a fingerprint-based criminal background check. Completion of Statement of Economic Interest is required prior to first day of employment.

Notice: DGS will record information from each new employee’s Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

Fax, e-mail or mail applications will not be accepted. The online state application must contain all required information and fully respond to questions to be considered for this job opportunity. For assistance or computer access, please visit your local Virginia Employment Office or contact our office jobs@dgs.virginia.gov or 804-786-3910.

Applications will be accepted until a suitable pool of candidates is received. After 5 business days, this position may be closed at any time.

The Virginia Department of General Services is an equal opportunity employer. Minorities, individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and individuals with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service experience are encouraged to apply.

Applicants in need of accommodation during the application and/or interview process may contact DGS at 804-786-3910 for assistance.

Contact Information

Name: DGS Human Resources

Phone: 804-786-3910

Email: jobs@dgs.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.