Salary: $86,365.70 - $129,548.54 Annually
Location : Valley Metro Administrative Offices 101 N 1st Ave Suite 1300 Phoenix AZ 85003, AZ
Job Type: Full-Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: PRO4580-2
Division: Finance and Procurement
Department: Budget
Opening Date: 07/01/2026
Closing Date: 7/22/2026 5:00 PM Arizona

Summary

Purpose of Role:
The Budget Program Manager serves as the supervisor of a four-member Budget team, overseeing daily operations, staff performance, and professional development. This position reports directly to the Manager of Budget and Finance.

The full salary range for the position is ($86,365.70-$129,548.54) with an anticipated starting salary between entry ($86,365.70) and midpoint ($107,957.12) of the range. The starting salary will be determined based on the selected candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.
Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or a related field and six (6) years of experience in:
  • Public budgeting and finance
  • Financial oversight and coordination
  • Intergovernmental agreement management
  • Three (3) years of supervisory experience in budgeting, accounting or related financial area
  • Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job as listed
  • Additional education cannot be substituted for experience.
• A valid Arizona Driver's License with an acceptable driving record upon hire.

Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process
Examples of Duties / Knowledge & Skills

The following functions are intended to provide a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of this position and are not an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed.

• Supervise assigned staff performing budget development, financial analysis, and reporting functions, including assigning work, setting priorities, reviewing work products, and ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Lead and oversee the operating and capital budget development process, directing staff activities, reviewing and validating budget requests, and ensuring compliance with agency policies and funding requirements.
• Monitor and oversee budget execution through forecasting, budget-to-actual analysis, and expenditure review, resolving issues and recommending adjustments as needed.
• Provide technical guidance, training, and coaching to staff on budget procedures, financial systems, and reporting standards to ensure consistent, high-quality outcomes.
• Coordinate and prepare budget-related reports, schedules, and analyses for management, executive leadership, governing bodies, and external stakeholders.
• Identify process weaknesses and opportunities for improvement, and direct the development and implementation of budget tools, controls, and procedures to enhance efficiency and accountability.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Required Knowledge & Skills:
Knowledge of:

• Extensive understanding of supervisory practices and performance evaluation.
• Advanced knowledge of operating and capital budget development practices.
• Comprehensive understanding of funding schedule reconciliation methodologies.
• Expanded familiarity with internal controls in financial reporting.
• Extensive practice of public-sector supervisory procedures.
• Thorough understanding of capital project funding coordination.
• Advanced knowledge of federal budget reporting practices.
• Using a computer and related software.

Skill in:

• Supervising budget staff, providing training and performance evaluation.
• Facilitating comprehensive budget development processes.
• Coordinating capital and operating budget schedules.
• Validating divisional budget request accuracy.
• Facilitating budget policy changes.
• Training staff on Agency-wide financial procedures.
• Monitoring budget-to-actual financial reporting.
• Communication and interpersonal skills to exchange information and receive work direction.

Physical Demands / Work Environment

Work is performed primarily in an office setting with routine use of standard office equipment. This sedentary position involves prolonged sitting and occasional lifting or moving of up to 10 pounds. The role requires hand dexterity, visual acuity, hearing, and speaking for communication, as well as occasional walking, standing, reaching, and twisting. Employees must be able to manage time-sensitive tasks, multitask, adapt to changing priorities, and work collaboratively with others, including periods of irregular schedules or overtime.

Health Care Benefits
Effective on the first of the month following date of hire, benefited employees will be eligible for health coverage.
• Medical/Vision/Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
Retirement Plans
• Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (Optional)
Holiday Pay
• Paid Holidays
Optional/Additional Benefits
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Tuition Assistance
• Free Employee Bus/Light Rail Card
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What is your highest completed degree? Include the degree earned and major or field of study.
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2. Describe your supervisory experience in budgeting, accounting, or a related financial area, including the total number of years supervising staff and the functions you oversaw.
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3. Describe your professional experience in budget development and analysis, including the types of budgets you managed, the approximate dollar amounts involved, and your level of responsibility.
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4. This position requires advanced use of Microsoft Excel for budgeting and financial analysis. Describe your level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel (beginner, intermediate, or advanced)? Please indicate whether you have experience using filters, PivotTables, VLOOKUPs/XLOOKUPs, formulas, and other advanced Excel functions.
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I understand that the starting salary range for this position is between the entry ($86,365.70) and the midpoint ($107,957.00) of the range.

• Yes
• No

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