Budget Management Analyst III

Prince George's County Government•Capitol Heights, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Prince George’s County Government’s Department of Family Services is hiring a Budget Management Analyst III (Budget Management Analyst 3A), grade A24, in its Management Services Division. This is senior-level professional work with administrative responsibilities supporting the day-to-day activities of the Department of Family Services and the administration of several major program areas. Work is performed in accordance with established departmental policies, procedures, and regulations. The analyst performs complex budgetary functions and management analyses, including reconciliations, and may lead a team or provide technical guidance and training to subordinate Budget Management Analysts or Budget Aides. Work is evaluated through meetings, conferences, and completed reports and projects as directed by a higher-level supervisor. The Department of Family Services improves community quality of life and well-being by providing information, assistance, and referrals, and by developing programs that educate, empower, respect choice, and preserve dignity. It serves children, families, victims of domestic violence, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, veterans, and seniors.

Requirements

Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business/Public Management, Finance, Economics, Quantitative Analyses, or a closely related field.
One year of experience providing paraprofessional support to an accounting or budget office performing budgetary or financial recordkeeping.
An equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
Meet applicable training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment when performing assigned duties.
Successfully pass applicable preemployment checks, which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings.
Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee, including reporting during standard or non-standard hours as operations or emergencies necessitate and reporting or remaining at work when other County employees receive Administrative Leave.
Selected applicants must provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Comprehensive experience identifying, synthesizing, and evaluating complex budget-related issues and assignments; bringing together information from varied sources; and selecting appropriate analytical approaches.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to analyze and interpret detailed budgetary and financial reports.
Ability to develop, implement, and maintain extensive reporting systems.

Responsibilities

May lead a team and/or provide technical guidance and training to subordinates.
Attend and participate in public hearings and meetings.
Confer with Department representatives to obtain information about workloads, programs, and needs.
Perform the full range of budgetary and management analysis duties.
Serve as liaison between the Office of Management and Budget and assigned departments and agencies for budget preparation, review, and administration.
Provide budget preparation instruction, guidance, and technical assistance to assigned divisions and programs.
Evaluate budget submissions for technical compliance and funding implications for program operations.
Prepare written and oral presentations describing requested budgets for assigned programs and services.
Participate in budget meetings with agency representatives, senior budget staff, and Council members and staff regarding budget proposals.
Conduct management studies of agency operations and develop administrative systems.
Use automated data systems and other sources to monitor expenditure patterns and project future expenditures.
Inspect field operations of assigned departments and agencies and evaluate program and budgetary needs.
Monitor approved operating and capital budgets; identify issues requiring attention; obtain and analyze information through field audits and statistical analyses; prepare findings and recommendations; advise department or agency leaders and managers; and follow through on approved actions.
Conduct studies requiring coordination among people and departments or agencies and consideration of multiple issues.
Meet with staff to discuss proposals, consider alternatives or modifications, and resolve problems.
Analyze agency operations and staffing patterns and recommend ways to improve service delivery and cost-effectiveness.
Analyze and recommend actions on fund reallocation and supplemental appropriation requests; ensure proposed transactions comply with rules, regulations, and laws and are cost-effective.
Review and analyze computer reports; manipulate and reconcile data; and create databases, spreadsheets, and other analytical structures for analyzing budgets, issues, and reorganizations.
Identify, analyze, and report issues and problems related to assigned areas.