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Gwinnett County Director, Office of Strategic Management and Budget in United States
Director, Office of Strategic Management and Budget
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Director, Office of Strategic Management and Budget
Salary
$126,237.00 - $170,420.00 Annually
Location
Gwinnett County, GA
Job Type
Full-Time Appointed
Job Number
24-02575
Department
County Administration
Opening Date
07/10/2024
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Exempt
Description
Benefits
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Class Summary
REPOSTED 7/31/24
Job Description
The Director of the Office of Strategic Management and Budget (OSMB) is a member of the senior leadership team reporting to the Deputy County Administrator/Chief Financial Officer. The Director of OSMB is responsible for leading and managing the functions of OSMB including coordinating the preparation and presentation of the County’s annual operating and capital budgets, strategic planning, data gathering and revenue forecasting to support and facilitate the efficient and effective use of resources by the County and its departments. As a member of the senior leadership team, this position provides strategic guidance, financial analysis, budgetary recommendations, data and trends to senior leadership to ensure alignment with organizational goals and objectives. The Director of OSMB plays a critical role in shaping the strategic direction and financial health of the organization. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical capabilities, exceptional leadership abilities, and a thorough understanding of both strategic planning and financial management principles to drive strategic initiatives, optimize resource allocation, and support sustainable growth and innovation.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Management
In coordination with the County Administrator’s Office, develops, updates, and monitors strategic plans in alignment with organizational objectives
Collaborate with the County Administrator’s Office and department directors to define strategic initiatives and establish measurable goals and objectives
Develop a strategic grants management plan for the County
Provide data and trend analysis to facilitate enterprise resource planning and management and identify strategic opportunities and risks
Manage the effective use of data to guide planning, problem-solving, and decision making
Facilitate development of key performance indicators and metrics for assessing organizational performance and strategic planning
Generate and maintain meaningful dashboards and reports to demonstrate financial and operational performance to senior leadership
Create and foster an environment where cross-functional alignment and collaboration in strategic planning exists and is encouraged
Budget Development and Financial Management
Oversee the County’s financial planning and budgeting processes ensuring budgetary allocations are aligned with strategic plans and enterprise resources
Lead the development of annual operating and capital budgets and development of associated budget documents
Develop both short and long-term financial forecasting models
Work with the county’s contracted economist and financial advisors on developing strategic financial plans
Perform detailed revenue and expenditure analysis to include updates of economic assumptions and forecasts of trends for revenue and expenditures; ensure efficient and accurate financial reporting and management analysis reports
Monitor financial performance against budgets and forecasts to provide financial analysis and insights to support decision-making by senior leadership
Utilize financial data from the Department of Financial Services and other departments to optimize resource utilization
Provide analysis of the financial impacts of federal, state, and local laws and regulations and assist in drafting policies and/or procedures for compliance
Provide grants management services including research, planning, and grant writing in coordination with County departments
Department Leadership and Development:
Recruit and develop a high-performing team to perform OSMB responsibilities
Provide guidance, coaching, and professional development opportunities to team members to enhance their skills and capabilities
Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement within OSMB
Grade
The grade for this position is 306.
Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, or closely related field
Minimum seven (7) years of documented and progressive work in strategic planning, financial management, and budgetary oversight
Minimum three (3) years of documented work in a leadership role
Preferred Qualifications in addition to the above minimum qualifications
Master's degree
Public Sector experience
Certified Government Financial Manager or Certified Public Finance Officer
Professional certifications in CFA, CPA, PMP or similar
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Thorough knowledge of governmental policies, finances, management and budgeting methods and best practices, including knowledge of federal, state, local regulatory requirements applicable to the County’s financial and budgetary activities
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights
Ability to analyze complex situations and trends to develop recommendations for strategic planning and solutions
Promotes and generates cooperation among peers in leadership to achieve a collective outcome; fosters the development of a common vision and fully participates in creating a unified leadership team that gets results
Ability to communicate information in a manner suited to the needs of the audience, either verbally or in writing to ensure understanding
Proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting techniques, and budgeting software
For information related to position-specific essential duties, knowledge and skills, and physical requirements, please click here (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/gwinnett/classspecs/760405?keywords=deputy%20director&pagetype=classSpecifications) .
Note: The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change.
For more information about this department, please click here (https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/web/gwinnett/departments/countyadministrator) .
Additional Information
About Gwinnett County
Welcome to Gwinnett County — one of America's fastest-growing counties for the past 20 years. Our dynamic and exciting county combines the best of big-city living with the comforts of the suburbs.
The county's population in 2000 was about 588,448 and we’ve only continued to grow since then, with the population expected to reach one million by the year 2022.
Gwinnett has many advantages, beginning with its location and road system. The county is just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Thanks to this location, 80 percent of the U.S. population is within a two-hour flight. Georgia Highway 316 has been extended to Athens, reducing travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes. Gwinnett's infrastructure includes more than 2,750 miles of roadways to provide excellent mobility for our residents.
The County Administrator and County Attorney are appointed by the Board of Commissioners and serve at its pleasure. To implement the Board's policy directives, the County Administrator uses a management team consisting of members of his immediate staff and 14 department directors. The 14 departments that make up the executive side are Police Services, Fire and Emergency Services, Corrections, Communications, Support Services, Financial Services, Community Services, Human Resources, Information Technology Services, Law, Planning and Development, Water Resources, Child Advocacy & Juvenile Services, and Transportation. Each department is run by a director who is charged with managing operations in a manner which stresses the County’s values.
In addition to the executive side of County government, certain services are provided through Constitutional officers and independent elected officials. These external offices are created by the Georgia Constitution or through state law. In Gwinnett, they include the Sheriff, Tax Commissioner, District Attorney, Solicitor, Probate Court Judge, and Chief Magistrate.
Vision
Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives!
Mission
Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.
Values
Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles.
Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability.
Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all.
Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities.
Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience.
Hiring Process
Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below:
Hiring Process (https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/web/gwinnett/departments/hr/employmentandtesting/hiringprocess)
FAQs
Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law.
For questions about recruitment, or to request a reasonable accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, please call Human Resources at 770-822-7915 or email Jobs@GwinnettCounty.com.
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities may be requested. If you need an accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, contact Human Resources at 770.822.7915 or HREmployeeRelations@GwinnettCounty.com. This email is only for accommodation requests; for questions related to job postings, use jobs@gwinnettcounty.com.
Our Benefits program is designed to support every aspect of our employees’ lives, from physical and emotional to social and financial.
Along with their salary, employees receive a variety of comprehensive benefits as part of their total compensation.
On average, our employees’ benefits are worth 48 percent of their base salary!
In other words, employees would spend nearly half of their pay to purchase these benefits on their own. For employees’ medical premium alone, the County contributes an average of 91 percent of the cost!
Health
Medical plans for active and retired employees
Dental and vision plans
Prescription drug plan
Wellness
Onsite Employee Wellness Center
24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Immunizations
Wellness education and incentive programs
Annual wellness fair
Family and Career
Training and professional development opportunities
Family planning benefits
Four weeks of paid parental leave
Time
Annual/Sick Leave
12 paid holidays per calendar year
1 paid floating holiday per calendar year
Money
Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) available
Health Savings Account (HSA) available
Retirement and Savings Plans
401(a) Defined Contribution
457 (b) Deferred Compensation
Longevity pay
Tuition reimbursement
Financial education programs
Protection
Basic, optional, and dependent life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Critical illness and accident insurance
Hospital indemnity insurance
Identity theft protection
To learn more about the Benefits offered at Gwinnett County, click here (https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/web/gwinnett/departments/hr/benefitsinformation) .
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Have you completed a degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or closely related field?
Have not completed a degree in the specified fields of study
Completed associate degree in the specified fields of study
Completed bachelor's degree in the specified fields of study
Completed master's degree or higher in the specified fields of study
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If so, list the specific degree field. if none, type 'N/A".
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How many years of documented and progressive work in strategic planning, financial management, and budgetary oversight do you have?
none
less than 1 year
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Describe your experience with documented and progressive work in strategic planning, financial management, and budgetary oversight. If none, type N/A.
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How many years of documented work in a leadership role do you have?
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Describe your experience of documented work in a leadership role. If none, type N/A.
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Are you a Certified Government Financial Manager or Certified Public Finance Officer?
Yes
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How many years of public sector experience do you have?
none
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Describe your experience working with a public sector employer. If none, type N/A.
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Please describe in detail your experience with budget development and management. If none, type N/A.
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Please describe in detail your experience with strategic planning. If none, type N/A.
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In your view, what role does strategic management and budget have in shaping governmental policies? If none, type N/A.
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Based upon your experience, what are the best practices in strategic planning and financial management? If none, type N/A.
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Do you have any of the following certifications?
CFA
CMA
CPA
PMP
None
Required Question
Agency
Gwinnett County
Address
75 Langley Drive Lawrenceville, Georgia, 30046
Phone
770.822.7915 770.822.7923
Website
http://www.gwinnettcountyjobs.com