Budget Analyst

University of Maryland•College Park, MD

3d•$107,680 - $129,216•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Maryland is seeking a detail-oriented and highly analytical Budget Analyst to support the development, monitoring, analysis, and reporting of institutional budgets and financial activity. This position works collaboratively with academic and administrative units to provide accurate financial information, identify trends, support resource-planning decisions, and ensure compliance with university policies and applicable financial requirements. The Budget Analyst prepares budget and financial analyses, develops reports and forecasts, evaluates financial performance, and communicates findings and recommendations to university leadership and other stakeholders. This position also contributes to financial reconciliations, fiscal year-end activities, process improvements, and special projects. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong financial expertise, technological proficiency, sound judgment, initiative, and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment. About the University Budget Office at the University of Maryland The Budget Office coordinates the administration of the university’s budget for all university departments, with the primary objective of providing financial stability, ensuring the availability of required services, and maintaining a proper balance between the quality and cost of services.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Five (5) years of professional budget, finance, or accounting experience.
Knowledge of accounting systems, financial reporting, and budget preparation and analysis.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office and Google Suite products.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments.
Ability to acquire, apply and expand knowledge of the University’s policies.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, economics, public administration, or a related field.
Experience working in higher education, government, or another complex decentralized organization.
Experience with Workday and Adaptive systems, data-visualization tools, and reporting applications.
Knowledge of fund accounting, position budgeting, sponsored programs, or higher-education financial operations.
Experience developing financial dashboards, automated reports, or advanced analytical models.

Responsibilities

Prepare budget and financial analyses.
Develop reports and forecasts.
Evaluate financial performance.
Communicate findings and recommendations to university leadership and other stakeholders.
Contribute to financial reconciliations.
Assist with fiscal year-end activities.
Participate in process improvements.
Engage in special projects.