Budget Analyst IV

Prince George's County Public Schools; Upper Marlboro (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Paid leave

403(b)

Job summary

Prince George’s County Government is seeking a Budget Management Analyst IV to support operations in the Fiscal Affairs Division. This role involves advanced budget development and administration with independent judgment and initiative on projects.

Work is performed under department policies and regulations. The incumbent collaborates with Office of Central Services, OMB, and Office of Finance; oversees invoicing; analyzes operations; and leads budgetary studies to ensure cost-effective

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure all Fire/EMS Department procurements and payments comply with policies.
• Serve as liaison with Central Services, OMB, and Office of Finance.
• Oversee invoicing to ensure timely and accurate billing.
• Analyze operations and staffing to improve service delivery and cost-effectiveness.
• Lead budgetary, planning, programming and management analyses projects.
• Represent the Department in meetings with other departments and outside agencies.

Skills

Budgeting

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Education

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

Job description

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. We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly to ensure consideration.

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

General Plan Information

The Prince George’s County benefits plan year is from January 1 to December 31.

A spouse (to include a same sex spouse) can be added to the health benefit plans. A marriage certificate and social security number is required to add a spouse.

Children under the age of 26 are eligible for coverage under the health benefit plans. This includes stepchildren and children of the same‑sex spouse. A birth certificate(s) and social security number(s) is required to add a child(ren). If you are only adding the stepchildren or child(ren) of a same‑sex spouse, you will need to submit a marriage certificate. You will also need to submit the birth certificate of the child(ren) and your spouse must be listed as a parent.

The premiums for health benefits are deducted on a pre‑tax basis with the exception of Long‑Term Disability, Extra Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits (Short‑Term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Cancer Indemnity, Hospital Indemnity Protection, Accident Indemnity Plan, Supplemental Dental and Group Legal Services).

New employees must enroll in the County’s health benefit plans within thirty (30) days of the hire date.

The effective date of the health benefits coverage is the beginning of the month following a waiting period of forty‑five (45) days from the date of hire.

After enrolling in the County’s benefit plans, employees may only make changes to the plans either during the open enrollment period, which occurs annually (usually each October), and/or during the year, due to a family status change (i.e., marriage, births, divorce and adoption).

Employee Benefits

• Medical/Prescription/Dental/Vision Insurance Coverage (part time employees are eligible for medical insurance if they work 15 + hours, per week)
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Long & Short-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Dependent Care Assistance Program
• Health Care Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Leave (Annual, Personal, & Sick)
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Retirement Benefits
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• Employer Contribution Rate-11.71%
• Supplemental Pension Plan
• Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48%
• 457(b)
• 403(b)
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Benefits
• Critical Illness
• Whole Life Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Legal Services

For additional details, please visit: https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/human-resources-management/employees/benefits