The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is seeking a highly motivated and strategic Business Operations Manager II to support the Rail Division. This position plays a critical role in overseeing and coordinating business operations. The selected candidate will manage administrative, financial, and operational processes; develop and implement business policies and procedures; and provide leadership on budgeting, performance tracking, and organizational efficiency initiatives. This role collaborates closely with division leadership and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment with TxDOT’s mission of delivering a safe, reliable, and durable transportation system. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills, and will have the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, technically focused environment.

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans

• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules

• Paid Leave and Holidays

• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees

• On-the-Job Training

• Tuition Assistance Program

• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives

• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities

• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Performs advanced oversight of business management; policy development and interpretation; forecasting and budget analysis; legislative analysis, contract management, project controls support, resource allocation, purchasing, equipment and facilities. Establishes policies and procedures, provides advice/consultation to the Rail Division Director and staff and develops goals and objectives that integrate support and functional activities. Coordinates with Human Resources, Information Management and Financial Management to resolve issues integral to the organization’s functional responsibilities. Provides direction and management for operational and consultant project delivery support functions. Work requires contact with consultants, governmental, and transportation officials at the local, state, federal levels and private entities. Reports to the Division Director supervises technical employee and interns. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

Essential Duties:

• Analyzes trends on resource expenditures, economic impacts, or monthly and ad hoc reports.

• Oversees relationship with human resources, information technology and FIN divisional staff to resolve issues and to ensure responsiveness to the organization’s functional responsibilities and meet the needs of the divisions.

• Coordinates with other divisions to ensure timely contract, supplemental, and work authorization reviews, approvals, execution, and resolution of issues.

• Directs and oversees the planning, coordination, development and implementation of budgets; monitors operating budgets and provides reports, analysis and financial advice to division management and staff.

• Reviews requests for resource reallocations, evaluates justifications, recommends actions and submits Automated Budget Requests and Budget Adjustments Requests.

• Manages the development, coordination, implementation, and management of highly advanced and complex annual operational and program budgets.

• Oversees the planning, development and implementation of administrative and operational policies and procedures.

• Recommends, reviews and analyzes processes for improvement and efficiency based on sound business practices, value added and operational delivery enhancement.

• Supervises professional and clerical employees and oversees administrative services and management of business support functions and special projects ensuring all functions are conducted in accordance with policy.

• Trains other employees.

• Oversees division purchasing and inventory operations to meet operational and project delivery goals and objectives, and ensures timely processing and payment of invoices.

• Coordinates and supports hiring and staff development.

• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Public Admin, Finance or related discipline. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Experience:

• 5 years of experience in business or support operations such as budget allocation, contract administration or resource management. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.
• Must have three (3) years supervisory/managerial experience. Project leader or lead worker experience may substitute for
  supervisory/managerial experience.

Licenses and Certifications:

Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications:

Competencies:

Extensive knowledge of:

• Inventory management systems
• Budgeting methods and procedures
• Contract development and management policies and procedures
• Generally accepted accounting principles, procedures and terminology
• Purchasing methods and procedures
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations

Expert skill in:

• Developing, interpreting, and implementing policies, procedures, and technical information
• Planning, assigning, directing, coordinating and reviewing the work of professional, administrative and technical employees
• Maintaining effective working relationship with others
• Communicating complex ideas and information clearly, concisely, and effectively
• Establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support the overall business strategy/results; anticipating and adjusting for problems/roadblocks

Other Attributes:

• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals
• Manages financial and personnel resources to achieve individual and organizational goals

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs

• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers

• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

Conditions of Employment:

Please read the Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions.

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.

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The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.

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