Budget Manager

Salary: $94,700.58 - $144,524.90 Annually
Location : 100 W HOUSTON ST, SAN ANTONIO, 78205, TX
Job Type: 4A Full-Time
Job Number: 2027-00102
Department: Management & Budget
Opening Date: 10/19/2026
Closing Date: 11/2/2026 11:59 PM Central
Grant Funded: No
FLSA Status: Exempt


Job Summary


Under administrative direction, is responsible for coordinating the activities of a division within the Office of Management and Budget, to include the preparation of the City's Five Year Financial Forecast and the annual operating and capital budgets; the management of staff involved in organizational analysis and departmental performance reviews; or the coordination of interdepartmental participation in special projects. Working conditions are primarily inside an office environment. Exercises direct supervision over assigned staff.
Work Location
City Tower, 100 W. Houston Street, 8th Floor (78205)

Work Hours
8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.; Monday-Friday; occasional evenings and weekends

This position is an "unclassified" position and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.

Essential Job Functions

• Plans, directs, and evaluates the work of assigned staff. Assists in selecting, motivating, and evaluating department staff; provides or coordinates training and works with employees to correct deficiencies; assists in implementing and administering disciplinary and termination procedures.
• Manages and participates in the development and administration of the City operating and capital budget and five year financial forecast and organizational planning to improve the effective utilization of human and other organizational resources.
• Confers and advises management at all levels on complex operational and organizational matters related to budget and its policies. Prepares comprehensive recommendations aimed at resolution of organization, management, and employee utilization budget matters.
• Monitors monthly performance of revenues and expenditures to ensure compliance with adopted annual budget and departmental budgetary appropriations.
• Coordinates and helps prepare the Annual Budget to include gathering, analyzing, reviewing, and distributing information to staff and departments, and assist in the compilation of the Annual Budget Document and presentation.
• Manages and conducts department performance reviews and monitors and evaluates performance measures and other research studies designed to improve departmental efficiency and effectiveness of services delivered.
• Evaluates departmental staffing requests and recommends staffing levels to ensure the most efficient use.
• Participates in conferences and hearings pertaining to City budget and/or government contracts and serves as department representative at conferences and meetings.
• Oversees coordination between Department Directors, Office of Management and Budget, and Executive Leadership Team members throughout the budget development process, five year financial forecast and/or special projects.
• Manages and coordinates projects and activities between the Office of Management and Budget and assigned Departments, members of the Executive Leadership Team, public agencies, and/or private sector representatives.
• Coordinates and prepares reports and correspondence in response to requests for information from City Manager's Office.
• Reviews, analyzes and makes recommendations regarding the budget information contained in departmental memos requesting City Council action.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with preferable coursework in Public or Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or other related field
• Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in governmental budgeting, management, statistical, or organizational analysis, or organizational resource planning to include three (3) years of management or supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field.

Applicant Information

• Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
• Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.
• Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
• If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of advanced principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration.
• Knowledge of pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to assigned area.
• Knowledge of performance measures techniques.
• Knowledge of public administration practices and local government issues.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision, training, and personnel management.
• Knowledge of City and department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of organizational strategic and resource planning.
• Skill in utilizing a personal computer and associated software programs.
• Ability to operate a computer keyboard and other basic office equipment.
• Ability to manage, direct, and coordinate the work of management, supervisory, professional, and technical personnel.
• Ability to analyze problems, complex organizational structures, and functional relationships and take appropriate action.
• Ability to work in large committee settings and build consensus of group and recommendations.
• Ability to apply mathematical and statistical methods to organizational studies.
• Ability to recommend effective policies, procedures, and structural changes.
• Ability to interact with employees at all levels.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to prepare and conduct presentations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and the general public.

Benefits Information
The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one.

For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio:

Note:

• Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits.
• Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link.

Additional Information
The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio.

If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please contact the so that accommodations may be made to meet your needs. Our telephone number is View phone number on click.appcast.io and our fax number is View phone number on click.appcast.io.
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Are you a current regular full time or part time CoSA employee?

• Yes - I am a Full Time City Employee.
• Yes - I am a Part Time City Employee.
• No - I am not a Full Time or Part Time City Employee.

02


Are you a veteran or active member of the armed forces?

• Yes
• No

03


Are you a SA Ready to Work or Train for Jobs San Antonio (TfJSA) participant?

• Yes - SA Ready to Work
• Yes - Train for Jobs SA
• No
• Both

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What best describes your highest level of education at the end of the current semester?

• Some High School
• High School Diploma or GED recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency
• 30+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 60+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university
• 90+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 120+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university
• PhD, JD, or other Post Graduate Degree from an accredited college or university
• None of the above

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Do you have a Master's Degree in one of the following areas?

• Yes, Public Administration
• Yes, Business Administration
• No, None of the above

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How many years of years of increasingly responsible experience do you have in governmental budgeting, management, statistical, or organizational analysis, or organizational resource planning?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years
• 10 years
• 11 years
• 12 years
• 13 years
• 14 years
• 15 years +

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How many years of management or supervisory experience do you have?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years +

08


Select any of the following Microsoft Office applications that you have professional experience with.

• Word
• Excel
• Access
• PowerPoint
• Publisher
• Visio
• Outlook
• None of the above

09


Please describe your experience in preparing and monitoring budgets. What was your role? Please reference software applications used. If you do not have experience, answer "n/a".
10


The City of San Antonio's Core Values are Teamwork, Integrity, Innovation, and Professionalism. Describe how you have exemplified these values in your current or previous work.
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Describe a situation where you were responsible for collecting data or information from multiple sources. Describe how you collected, analyzed, and presented the data or information concisely to executive leadership. If you do not have any experience, please answer n/a.
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I acknowledge that this position is an "unclassified" position and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.

• I acknowledge

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I understand that if I have a need for a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment and interview process, I can contact the Human Resources Department at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. I further understand that if an accommodation is necessary to perform the position for which I have applied, I can contact HR after an offer has been extended.

• I acknowledge.

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