Budget Analyst I, II, III, IV Operating

State of Maryland; Annapolis (MD); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State of Maryland Benefits

Job summary

State of Maryland in Annapolis seeks Budget Analyst professionals to analyze operating budgets for State agencies and support policy goals. The role involves reviewing expenditures, preparing agency budgets, and advising on efficiency improvements.

Telework is eligible, with a flexible mix of in-person work and remote days. Applicants should possess strong budget/policy analysis skills, advanced Excel abilities, and the capacity to explain findings clearly in reports and presentations.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred in public administration, public policy, business administration, economics, finance, or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree with equivalent relevant experience eligible to apply.
• Ability to work independently or in teams and manage workload during budget cycles.
• Strong Excel skills for data manipulation and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct reviews of operating budgets for Executive Branch units.
• Make recommendations to the Secretary to improve efficiency and support policy goals.
• Analyze and prepare budgets for assigned agencies.
• Assist in managing the state's operating budget process.
• Review and analyze agency performance data.

Skills

Budget analysis

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Report writing

Public sector knowledge

Education

Master's degree (preferred) in public admin / policy / business / economics / finance

Bachelor's degree + relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Introduction

This is a special appointment position that will serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority.

The Office of Budget Analysis has a flexible telework policy, with the option to be fully in person or to telework several days a week.

GRADE

Budget Analyst I, Operating Grade 15

Budget Analyst II, Operating Grade 17

Budget Analyst III, Operating Grade 19

Budget Analyst IV, Operating Grade 21

LOCATION OF POSITION

45 Calvert Street, Annapolis, MD 21401

Telework eligible

Main Purpose of Job

This position will serve as Budget Analyst within the Maryland Department of Budget and Management. This position has direct responsibility for analysis of operating budgets to assigned State agencies.

• Conduct reviews of all budget expenditures of Executive Branch units of government;
• Make recommendations to the Secretary of the Department for greater efficiency in those units, and to support the policy goals and objectives of the Moore Administration;
• Analyze and prepare budgets of assigned agencies;
• Assist in the management of the States operating budget process;
• Review and analyze agency performance data.

The selected candidates should have:

• An understanding of budget and policy analysis;
• Strong analytical skills, including understanding of mathematical concepts and an ability to review, manipulate and analyze data in Microsoft Excel;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• An ability to write clear reports and make presentations on budget recommendations to senior management and other officials;
• An ability to work independently, in teams, and under pressure. The selected candidate should be available to work extended hours as required to meet budget deadlines, typically at times during the formulation of the Governor’s Budget Allowance from September through January.

Note that extended hours worked result in earned leave, which can be used at other times in the year.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree preferred from an accredited college or university in public administration, public policy, business administration, economics, finance, or a related field. Applicants currently enrolled in a Master’s program are eligible to apply.

Bachelor’s degree and equivalent relevant experience as determined by the search committee also eligible to apply.

The grade an applicant will be hired at (Budget Analyst I, II, III or IV) will be determined by the search committee based on a combination of relevant education and work experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in budget formulation, including economic analysis or budget planning, formulation, review or management;
• Masters degree in one of the fields mentioned above, or Bachelor’s degree with equivalent experience as determined by the search committee;
• Experience working in the areas of State government, such as health care financing and administration, government services (facilities management, information technology, etc.), social services, primary and secondary education, higher education, public safety and juvenile services, or natural resources and the environment;
• Experience in performance budgeting concepts;
• Proficiency using Excel, including knowledge of formulas and pivot tables.

SELECTION PROCESS

Successful candidates will be placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

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People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.