Budget Management Analyst

Prince George's County Government; Capitol Heights (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Prince George’s County Government’s Department of Family Services is seeking qualified applicants for a Budget Management Analyst (Budget Management Analyst 1A), grade A18/21, in the Management Services Division. This entry-level trainee professional role involves assisting with detailed budget analyses, developing recommendations, and supporting program evaluation across operating and capital budgets.

Under the direction of a Budget Management Analyst IV or higher, you will work with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; equivalent combinations may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Develops budgetary and program data for assigned Departmental program areas.
• Leads supporting and program staff in the development of program budgets and the preparation of internal reports as requested.
• Prepares and submits program expenditure reports.
• Prepares fiscal analysis of program expenditures.
• Ensures that all program expenditures incurred are in compliance with County, State and Federal regulations for assigned program areas.
• Reviews internal expenditure requests to ensure that funding is adequate.
• Processes expenditure requests in a timely fashion.
• Reviews County reports and documents to determine if expenditures incurred are appropriate.
• Prepares journal entries or other corrective action to correct any unauthorized expenditures.

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.

The Prince George’s County Department of Family Services is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Budget Management Analyst (Budget Management Analyst 1A), grade A18/21, in the Management Services Division.

This is entry-level trainee professional level staff work, either assisting with conducting detailed analyses and providing recommendations concerning County Government or other County Agency’s operating and capital budgets, performing moderately complex special issue and project management assignments, and/or performing program evaluation and management analyses assignments. Personal contacts for employees in this class are primarily with other employees and supervisors in the Office of Management and Budget, and Budget Management Liaisons within assigned Departments/Agencies. The purpose of these contacts is to advise, persuade, often negotiate, and otherwise present analyses and recommendations about issues which have significant impact on operating and capital budget formulation and decision making, and other issues which have either political, legal, fiscal, social, environmental, tax rate and/or service delivery implications. Incumbents work under the general direction and guidance of a Budget Management Analyst IV or higher, who makes assignments by defining objectives, priorities and deadlines.

About the Agency

The Department of Family Services improves the quality of life and overall well-being of the communities by providing information, assistance and referrals, as well as promoting and developing high quality, innovative programs that educate, empower, respect choice and preserve dignity. The department is responsible for providing assistance to some of the County’s most vulnerable citizens – children, families, victims of domestic violence, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, veterans, and seniors. The department is comprised of three divisions that serve the aging and disabled, victims of domestic violence, as well as children, youth and families in need of support and resources.

• Develops budgetary and program data for assigned Departmental program areas.
• Leads supporting and program staff in the development of program budgets and the preparation of internal reports as requested.
• Prepares and submits program expenditure reports.
• Prepares fiscal analysis of program expenditures.
• Ensures that all program expenditures incurred are in compliance with County, State and Federal regulations for assigned program areas.
• Reviews internal expenditure requests to ensure that funding is adequate.
• Processes expenditure requests in a timely fashion.
• Reviews County reports and documents to determine if expenditures incurred are appropriate.
• Prepares journal entries or other corrective action to correct any unauthorized expenditures.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business/Public Management, Finance, Economics, Quantitative Analyses, or closely related field.

An equivalent combination of education, experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.

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

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

Tentative Interview Dates: October 15,2026. Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details.

Job Location

9187 Central Ave, Capitol Heights, MD 20743

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 may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings, where applicable.
• Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. 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.