Budget Analyst IV

Prince George's County, Maryland; Largo (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department seeks a Budget Management Analyst IV to support operations within the Fiscal Affairs Division. This role involves advanced professional and administrative work in budget development and administration with independence and adherence to department policies.

You will supervise budgeting processes, coordinate with Office of Central Services, OMB, and Office of Finance, oversee invoicing and revenue allocation, and lead analyses to improve cost-efficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business/Public Management, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years budgeting/administrative experience including 1 year in lead/supervisory role.
• Equivalent combination may be considered; however supervisory experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee procurements and payments in line with policies.
• Serve as liaison with Central Services, OMB, and Office of Finance.
• Oversee invoicing and revenue crediting for the department.
• Analyze operations and staffing to improve cost-effectiveness.
• Lead budgetary and management analyses projects.
• Represent the department in inter-departmental and external meetings.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business/Public Management, Finance, Economics, Quantitative Analyses, or closely related field

Job description

Come join our team!

Prince George’s County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.

Nature and Variety of Work

Prince George’s County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.

Applicant Limit Notice: Please be advised that applications for this position will be capped at a maximum of 100 submissions. Once this threshold has been reached, the posting will close, and no further applications will be accepted.

About The Position

Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department is seeking a Budget Management Analyst IV to support operations within the Fiscal Affairs Division. This role involves advanced level professional and administrative principal budget development and administration or management work in all phases of budgetary development and administration or management analyses projects. The incumbent works with a high degree of independent judgment, action and initiative, exercised in conjunction with such projects. Work is performed in accordance with established departmental policies, procedures and regulations.

About The Agency

The mission of the Prince George’s County Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department is to serve our communities with excellence by providing the highest quality of risk reduction, fire suppression, rescue, emergency medical, and all-hazards response services to enhance the quality of life in Prince George’s County.

Examples of Work

Supervision and General Management

• Ensure all Fire/EMS Department procurements and payments are made in conformance with applicable policies and procedures.
• Serve as the Department’s liaison with the Office of Central Services, Office of Management and Budget, and Office of Finance.
• Oversee the invoicing of all activities for the Fire/EMS Department ensuring timely and accurate billing and proper crediting of revenue to the County.
• Analyze Department/Agency operations and staffing patterns and recommend actions to improve service delivery and attain maximum cost-effectiveness.
• Lead and participate in performing budgetary, planning, programming and management analyses projects.
• Represent the Department/Agency in meetings with other departments and outside agencies at meetings and hearings; works with regional groups to identify and resolve multi-jurisdictional problems.

Budget Preparation and Monitoring

• Develop, revise and provide budget preparation instruction and guidance to assigned departments and agencies; provide technical assistance during budget preparation.
• Evaluate budgetary submissions for technical compliance and for funding implications upon program operations.
• Prepare written and oral presentations describing requested budgets of assigned departments and agencies.
• Participate and lead in the continual reevaluation of County revenue forecasts relative to changes in demographic and socio-economic factors.
• Participate in budgetary meetings with agency representatives, senior budget staff, and Council members and staff regarding budget proposals.
• Monitor assigned Department/Agency approved operating and capital budgets by identifying issues and problems requiring attention, obtaining and analyzing information through field audits and statistical analyses, preparing reports of findings and recommendations, providing guidance and assistance to Department/Agency heads and managers, and following through on approved course of action.
• Analyze and recommend action to be taken concerning requests for reallocation of funds and supplemental appropriations; ensure proposed transactions comply with rules, regulations and laws, and represent most cost-effective means of accomplishment.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business/Public Management, Finance, Economics, Quantitative Analyses, or closely related field.
• Three (3) year of progressively responsible administrative and budgeting experience; including at least one (1) year in the lead/supervisory role.

An equivalent combination of education, experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered; however, there is no substitution for the required supervisory experience.

EACH APPLICANT MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.

Additional Information

Salary Range Transparency: The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Tentative Interview Dates: September 28-30, 2026. Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details.

Job Location: 9201 Basil Court, Largo, MD

Conditions of Employment

• Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
• Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties, if applicable.
• Successfully pass preemployment checks which include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings.
• Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. This position is essential. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.

Eligibility to Work

Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov/E-Verify.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS:

If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.

Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace