Budget Analyst Trainee – Grants & Finance

Prince George's County, MD Government; Upper Marlboro (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Prince George’s County Government is seeking a Budget Management Analyst to support budget development and administration within the Sheriff’s Office. This entry-level trainee professional role involves conducting detailed analyses, preparing reports, and coordinating grant budgets, with emphasis on operating and capital budgets and compliance.

The position supports the Office of Management and Budget and interacts with Budget Management Liaisons across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business/Public Management, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• One year of paraprofessional support to accounting or budget office performing budgetary or financial recordkeeping.
• Equivalent combination of education, experience and training may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assist with budget development and administration for operating and capital budgets.
• Prepare monthly reports and monitor overtime expenditures; advise on strategies to reduce overtime.
• Coordinate grant applications, awards, contracts, and programmatic reports for the Sheriff’s Office.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Microsoft Excel

Policy analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or related field

Tools

Excel

Budget software

Job description

Prince George’s County Government is seeking a Budget Management Analyst to support budget development and administration within the Sheriff’s Office. This entry-level trainee professional role involves conducting detailed analyses, preparing reports, and coordinating grant budgets, with emphasis on operating and capital budgets and compliance.

The position supports the Office of Management and Budget and interacts with Budget Management Liaisons across departments.