State of Maryland

A Program Analyst I, Budget and Management is the entry level of work performing analysis of State policies, programs, and procedures.  Employees in this classification do not supervise other positions.

Employees in this classification receive close supervision from a Program Analyst Supervisor, Budget and Management.  The work may require travel throughout Maryland to perform on-site visits.

Positions in this classification are evaluated by using the classification job evaluation methodology.  The use of this method involves comparing the assigned duties and responsibilities of a position to the job criteria found in the Nature of Work and Examples of Work sections of the class specification.

The Program Analyst I, Budget and Management, Program Analyst II, Budget and Management and Program Analyst III, Budget Management are differentiated on the basis of the degree of supervisory control exercised by the supervisor over these employees.  The Program Analyst I, Budget and Management learns to perform duties under close supervision.  The Program Analyst II, Budget and Management performs duties under close supervision at times and under general supervision at other times depending on the complexity of the specific duty being performed.  The Program Analyst III, Budget and Management performs the full range of duties and responsibilities under general supervision.

Learns to conduct the completion of studies of State policies, programs, and procedures;

Learns to collect and analyze data through personal interviews and independent research;

Learns to assemble statistical data and reports for use in evaluating policies and programs;

Learns to assist in developing recommendations that are designed to improve efficiency and effectiveness;

Attends meetings with agency personnel to discuss recommendations and related implementation issues;

Performs other related duties.

Knowledge of the principles of management and public administration;

Skill in organizing and presenting reports;

Skill in the use of personal computers and related software;

Ability to learn methods involved in analyzing policies, programs and management issues and developing realistic recommendations;

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels of State government.

Education:   A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Two years of experience in evaluating systems, policies and programs.

Note: Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work that included the regular independent judgment and analysis in evaluating systems, policies and programs on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.

Class specifications are broad descriptions covering groups of positions used by various State departments and agencies. Position descriptions maintained by the using department or agency specifically address the essential job functions of each position.

This is a Skilled Service classification in the State Personnel Management System.  All positions in this classification are Skilled Service positions.  Some positions in Skilled Service classifications may be designated Special Appointment in accordance with the State Personnel and Pensions Article, Section 6-405, Annotated Code of Maryland.

This classification is not assigned to a bargaining unit, as indicated by the designation of S (Supervisor), M (Manager), T (Agency Head), U (Board or Commission Member), W (Student), X (Used by Agency or Excluded by Executive Order), or Z (Confidential).  As provided by State Personnel and Pensions Article, Section 3-102, special appointment, temporary, contractual, supervisory, managerial and confidential employees are excluded from collective bargaining.  Additionally, certain executive branch agencies are exempt from collective bargaining and all positions in those agencies are excluded from collective bargaining.