Budget Analyst I-III, Capital Programs

State of Maryland•Baltimore City, MD

9h•Hybrid

About The Position

This position will serve as a Budget Analyst within the Maryland Department of Budget and Management’s Office of Capital Budgeting. This position has direct responsibility for analysis and oversight of capital budgets for assigned State agencies. This position will analyze and prepare budgets of assigned agencies and assist in the management of the State's capital budget process.

Requirements

Possession of a master's degree in public policy, public administration, accounting, business administration, economics, finance, statistics, engineering, planning, political science, or similar preferred.
Candidates possessing a bachelor’s degree in one of these fields, or a master’s degree in a different area with a minimum of 15 credit hours in these fields, will be considered.
Less than 2 years (Budget Analyst I); 2-3 years (Budget Analyst II); 3-4 years (Budget Analyst III) of experience in capital budget formulation, review, or management; public policy, budgeting, or analysis; capital/facility planning; or construction project management.
Experience with word processing, spreadsheets, and database software.
Ability to work independently, in teams, and under pressure.
Ability to be productive and fulfill job responsibilities in a telework environment.
Availability to work extended hours as required to meet budget deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in State government, especially in capital/facilities planning, project costing, procurement, and contract management.
Knowledge of performance budgeting concepts.
Demonstrates strong critical thinking skills, proactivity, and an ability to appropriately apply learned concepts to new situations.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience in writing reports and making presentations on capital budget recommendations to senior departmental and other executive branch officials.
Strong analytical abilities, including understanding of mathematical and statistical concepts.
Experience in public sector financial management or facilities management, to include budget analysis, finance, project management, or capital/facility planning.

Responsibilities

Analyze and prepare budgets of assigned agencies.
Assist in the management of the State's capital budget process.
Write reports and make presentations on capital budget recommendations to senior departmental and other executive branch officials.
Perform budget analysis, finance, project management, or capital/facility planning.
Work independently, in teams, and under pressure.
Be productive and fulfill job responsibilities in a telework environment.
Work extended hours as required to meet budget deadlines.