BUDGET ANALYST I, II and III, OPERATING

State of Maryland • Anne Arundel, MD

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position will serve as Budget Analyst within the Maryland Department of Budget and Management. This position has direct responsibility for analysis of operating budgets to assigned State agencies. If hired, you will: 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. The selected candidates should have: 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. The selected candidate should be available to work extended hours as required to meet budget deadlines, typically at times during the formulation of the Governor’s Budget Allowance from September through January. Note that extended hours worked result in earned leave, which can be used at other times in the year. This is a special appointment position that will serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority. 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.

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
• Master’s degree preferred from an accredited college or university in public administration, public policy, business administration, economics, finance, or a related field. Applicants currently enrolled in a Master’s program are eligible to apply. Bachelor’s degree and equivalent relevant experience as determined by the search committee also eligible to apply.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in budget formulation, including economic analysis or budget planning, formulation, review or management
• Masters degree in one of the fields mentioned above, 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level