🚀 Assistant Director of Management and Budget

Overview

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Assistant Director to join the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) . This executive-level position offers opportunity to provide strategic leadership in budget development, financial planning, and organizational management. This role guides fiscal policy, ensures efficient allocation of resources, and supports data-driven decision making across the organization.

Under the direction of the OMB Director and County executive leadership, the Assistant Director oversees the preparation, analysis, and administration of the County’s operating and capital budgets; leads a team of professional analysts; and advises senior leadership on complex budgetary and management issues.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical and leadership skills, a deep understanding of public-sector budgeting and management practices, and the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and effectively. The successful candidate will be collaborative, detail oriented, and committed to advancing the County’s fiscal and strategic objectives.

Benefits of Broward County Employment

• High-Deductible Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums: Single $10.90 / Family $80.79
• Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2000 Annually
• Consumer Driven Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums: Single $82.58 / Family $286.79
• Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation employee match
• Eleven (11) paid holidays each year
• Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year

General Description

Performs and manages professional and administrative budget and management work. Works under administrative supervision, developing and implementing programs within organizational policies and reports major activities to executive level administrators through conferences and reports.

Key Responsibilities

• Working alongside the Budget Director, develops the annual budget-development process, ensuring the production of accurate and comprehensive financial analyses and recommendations.
• Oversee the work of professional staff engaged in budget and management analysis, providing technical guidance, review, and quality assurance.
• Represent OMB in meetings with executive leadership, departmental directors, and external agencies to present recommendations and provide expert consultation on fiscal and management matters.
• Develop and evaluate funding plans for new initiatives and programs, prepare financial and policy recommendations supported by sound analytical methods.
• Monitor office operations to promote efficiency, staff development, and continuous improvement of budgetary and management processes.
• Contribute to the advancement of the County’s goals through the development and implementation of innovative budgetary strategies and management methodologies.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Requires a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public administration, public policy, public affairs or a closely related public sector field. Requires six (6) years of progressively responsible local government budget and management analysis work including four (4) years supervisory experience in a local government budget agency or closely related experience.

Special Certifications and Licenses

None.

Preferences

• Experience working in a County or large local municipal government
• Experience in financial modeling and data analytics
• Experience preparing executive-level presentations, reports, and policy analysis
• Proven success in building collaborative relationships across departments and with external partners
• Knowledge of intergovernmental funding structures, capital improvement planning, and grants management
• Experience presenting to elected officials, boards, or governing bodies
• Working knowledge of Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) and budget management systems
• Experience developing and implementing performance measurement frameworks
• Commitment to promoting accountability and transparency in public service
• Advanced proficiency in financial analysis tools such as Microsoft Excel, Power BI, or similar data visualization applications
• Ability to translate complex financial data into clear and actionable recommendations for senior leadership
• Familiarity with data-driven decision making and performance-based budgeting principles

Competencies

• Business Insight : Applies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals. Ensures the team understands industry changes and how efforts impact the broader organization.
• Financial Acumen : Interprets financial indicators to make better decisions, considers risks and returns, and ensures performance is measured by sound data.
• Manages Complexity : Solves complex problems by understanding interdependencies and ensuring reliable information.
• Decision Quality : Makes timely, high-quality decisions aligned with policies and standards.
• BALANCES STAKEHOLDERS : Anticipates and balances stakeholder needs while adhering to ethical standards.
• Strategic Mindset : Translates future opportunities into actionable strategies and aligns day-to-day work with the vision.
• Directs Work : Provides clear guidance, delegates effectively, and removes obstacles for teams.
• Optimizes Work Processes : Drives continuous improvement and adoption of best practices.
• Ensures Accountability : Establishes and enforces goals and performance measurement.
• Builds Effective Teams : Develops teams, mentors, and ensures the right skills mix.
• Communicates Effectively : Delivers clear multi-channel communications tailored to audiences.
• Drives Vision and Purpose : Articulates and motivates others around the organization's vision and strategy.

County Core Values All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's core behavioral competencies.

• Collaborates : Building partnerships and working collaboratively to meet shared objectives.
• Customer focus : Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Instills trust : Gaining confidence through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Values differences : Recognizing the value of diverse perspectives and cultures.

ADA Compliance

Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. We provide equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at or email to request an accommodation.

Emergency Management Responsibilities

During emergency conditions, all County employees are considered emergency service workers and may be called to work in disaster situations and perform emergency service duties as assigned.

County-wide Employee Responsibilities

All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in accordance with Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies. Employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials, and diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

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