JobsUSADEPUTY DIRECTOR, BUDGET (DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES) SHAKMAN EXEMPT
Company : Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement
Location : Chicago, IL, 60290
Posted Date : 15 September 2025
Job Details
Cook County is seeking a Deputy Director, Budget to support the delivery of technical and operational services within the department. This leadership role oversees daily operations, manages professional and managerial staff, and advises senior leadership on budgetary matters. The Deputy Director plays a key role in policy development, conducts complex financial analysis, and coordinates the preparation of the County's annual budget. The position also serves in an acting leadership capacity as needed.
Attention Applicants: Please note that as part of ongoing job architecture initiatives, the County is reviewing job titles and corresponding grades, which may be subject to change.
WHY PURSUE A CAREER WITH COOK COUNTY?
In addition to providing employees with a challenging, rewarding environment for career and personal growth, we are proud to also offer some of the best benefits in the public sphere, including:
- Top Tier Medical Benefits: Medical Plans, Prescription Drug Benefit, Dental Plans, Vision Plan and 7 Additional voluntary benefit plans
- Flexible Teleworking Options
- Generous, Flexible Paid Time Off (13 paid designated holidays; Minimum of 10 vacation days annually; Up to 4 personal days annually; and Paid sick leave)
- Pension Plan
- Financial Support Programs and Resources: Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts - Dependent Day Care, Commuter Benefits, Discounted Parking, PSLF Eligibility, Deferred Compensation and Education Tuition Stipend
- Health/Wellness Perks: Flexible Spending Accounts-Health Care, Employee Assistance Program and MyHealth Connections wellness program.
- Serves 5.28 million residents of Chicago and its inner suburbs
- 2nd largest county in America
- Larger than 27 states
- Cook County employs over 22,000 employees who work in a variety of skilled jobs and trades.
- Nearly 80% unionized workforce
- 15 unions represented
- 63 separate collective bargaining agreements
- Highway - Cook County maintains almost 600 miles of roads and highways.
- Land - Cook County assesses the value of more than 1.5 million parcels of taxable land and collects and distributes tax funds as a service for local government taxing bodies.
- Safety - Cook County provides vital services to local government, from conducting elections in suburban areas to offering 911 services in unincorporated areas and municipalities.
Located in the Loop District of downtown Chicago, one of the most formidable business districts in the world, the area has an astounding number of cultural foundations, stunning parks such as Millennial Park and Maggie Daley Park, steps away from the Chicago Riverwalk, award-winning restaurants and plenty of shopping! In addition, Chicago is serviced by multiple bus and train lines for public transportation from the suburbs to the city, taxis are plentiful, public parking garages for motorist, and bicycle share rentals and local bike lanes for bicyclist.
ROLE SUMMARY:
Assists in the overall delivery of technical and operational services for the department. Directs and supervises the day-to-day activity of professional and managerial level staff. Meets and consults with senior leadership concerning budgetary matters. Aids in the development of policy as it relates to operations and directs managerial level staff in developing and implementing departmental policies and procedures. Performs highly complex analysis, evaluation, and review of financial condition, revenues and expenditures of Cook County funds. Coordinates work with senior leadership in the preparation of the annual budget at all levels. Performs in the acting capacity as
senior leadership in his/her absence or when that position is vacant.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Assists senior leadership with planning, organizing and implementing each phase of the budgetary process leading to completion of the annual appropriation bill.
- Directs and supervises work activity of professional bureau/department staff; delegates responsibility for completing various projects to managerial level bureau/department staff.
- Oversees the preparation and review of comprehensive financial reports, including budget reports and operational reports.
- Manages the preparation and review of the budget book, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial regulations.
- Directs the conduct of research to gather information on proposed initiatives and special projects; reviews and approves research findings and forwards recommendations to senior leadership.
- Provides leadership and guidance to staff, developing and implementing policies and procedures to achieve departmental goals.
- Assists senior leadership to oversee staff development, performance management, and employee relations.
- Attends meetings with department heads and County officials concerning budgetary matters; represents senior leadership's absence.
- Communicates with County departments and stakeholders to ensure effective information sharing and project coordination.
- Oversees the development, implementation, and management of the County's annual operating and capital budgets. Participates in confidential discussions regarding budget matters
Performs other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of program performance budgeting, governmental accounting, and general public administration. Knowledge in or skills pertaining to all aspects of formulating a balanced budget within the parameters of available resources. Ability to analyze complex financial and other statistical data.
- Ability to effectively coordinate, supervise, and direct staff in department matters. Skills in the management of other professionals engaged in computer-based financial and budgetary analysis. Ability to provide strategic leadership, insight, support, and direction to support the unit's mission and goals.
- Ability to implement the strategic vision of a department or organization-wide function. Ability to implement plans and objectives, and oversee the efficiency and performance of specific processes and operations.
- Ability to make sound judgments and recommend policy. Ability to solve complex problems that have a long term impact on the unit and organization.
- Ability to effectively communicate and explain financial and policy-related information to others.
- Knowledge of data management principles, methods, and tools.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to work in a highly confidential environment.
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree or higher and
- Four (4) years in budgetary or financial analysis, program evaluation or directly related experience or
- An equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's Degree in business administration, public
administration, public policy, political science, finance or economics - Six (6) years in budgetary or financial analysis, or program evaluation.
- Four (4) years of previous management or supervisory experience
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
Sedentary Work
Sedentary Work involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.
The duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work .
EMPLOYMENT TERMS
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: Pursuant to the Shakman Consent Decree, Supplemental Relief Order, and the Cook
County Personnel this position is exempt from the County's career service rules, is at-will and political reasons or
factors may be considered when taking any employment action. As an employee in a Shakman Exempt position, if you
do not currently live in Cook County, you will have six (6) months from date of hire to establish actual residency
within Cook County.
Please contact for inquiries about this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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