Budget Analyst I, II, III, IV Operating
State of Maryland•Anne Arundel, MD
•Hybrid
About The Position
This position will serve as a Budget Analyst within the Maryland Department of Budget and Management. This position has direct responsibility for analysis of operating budgets to assigned State agencies. The Office of Budget Analysis has a flexible telework policy, with the option to be fully in person or to telework several days a week. This is a special appointment position that will serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority.
Requirements
- An understanding of budget and policy analysis
- Strong analytical skills, including understanding of mathematical concepts and an ability to review, manipulate and analyze data in Microsoft Excel
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- An ability to write clear reports and make presentations on budget recommendations to senior management and other officials
- An ability to work independently, in teams, and under pressure
- Available to work extended hours as required to meet budget deadlines, typically during the formulation of the Governor’s Budget Allowance from September through January
Nice To Haves
- Experience in budget formulation, including economic analysis or budget planning, formulation, review or management
- Masters degree in public administration, public policy, business administration, economics, finance, or a related field, or Bachelor’s degree with equivalent experience as determined by the search committee
- Experience working in the areas of State government, such as health care financing and administration, government services (facilities management, information technology, etc.), social services, primary and secondary education, higher education, public safety and juvenile services, or natural resources and the environment
- Experience in performance budgeting concepts
- Proficiency using Excel, including knowledge of formulas and pivot tables
Responsibilities
- Conduct reviews of all budget expenditures of Executive Branch units of government
- Make recommendations to the Secretary of the Department for greater efficiency in those units, and to support the policy goals and objectives of the Moore Administration
- Analyze and prepare budgets of assigned agencies
- Assist in the management of the States operating budget process
- Review and analyze agency performance data
Benefits
- Earned leave (from extended hours worked)
- STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
