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Director of Budget Management

FISCAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR V

Recruitment #23-004532-0006

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Introduction


When you join the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS), you join a team of more than 5,000 employees across the state dedicated to positively changing the lives of more than 1 million Marylanders each year. We do this by providing economic support, preventive services, and caring for children and adults. 

We aim to deliver services so that we more quickly meet the needs of the people we serve. At DHS, we grapple with hard questions to find new ways to foster a culture of bold innovation. We do this to ensure that in Maryland, we achieve Governor Wes Moore’s pledge to leave no one behind.


This recruitment is limited to current State of Maryland employees only.

This is a Management Services position that serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

This position has been reposted.  Applicants that already applied, do not need to reapply. 

GRADE

23

LOCATION OF POSITION

Department of Human Services
Budget and Finance
311 W. Saratoga Street
Baltimore, MD 21201

Main Purpose of Job

The Director of Budget Management oversees and coordinates all Departmental functions related to the preparations and negotiation of the Department of Human Services (DHS) annual operating budget.  This position monitors and executes the agency's budget, including proper fiscal close-outs. In addition, the Director is responsible for all aspects and modules of the State-wide Financial Management Information System (FMIS), Accounting (R*STARS and purchasing (ADPICS) and oversight of Large Metro Fiscal Operations.

POSITION DUTIES

  • Ensures maximization of the utilization of State and Federal funds by implementing strategic budgetary policies.
  • Prepares, reviews and directs the preparation and presentation of budget data to Department of Human Services Management,
  • Attends budget negotiation meetings with Department of Budget and Management, and Department of Legislative Services.
  • Maintenance of the Department's position control file.
  • Evaluation of employee's performance according to the Personnel and Performance Evaluation (PEP) regulations.
  • Assign, review and direct preparation of fiscal impact statements related to proposed regulations authorized by Department of Human Services as well as bills being considered by the State Legislature.
  • Coordination and review of the Department's Testimonies presented in the annual Legislative Budget Hearings.
  • Conducting aspects of the Departmental Year-End Closing process for fiscal soundness.
  • Reviews and approves financial segments of Contracts, Gant submissions, reports and other pertinent programmatic documents that impact the fiscal condition of the Department and the State/develop responses to Legislative Joint Chairmen Report.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field.

Experience: Five (5) years of professional experience with analyzing and developing financial, budget, and control systems for multiple programs. Two years of experience with Maryland State budgeting procedures and/or management.

Notes:  Applicants may substitute one year of professional accounting or auditing experience for one year of the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

  • A Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
  • An active Certified Public Accounting (CPA)
  • One year experience of program budgeting and allocation of financial resources.
  • One year experience in the interpretation of State and Federal Statutes and regulations. 
  • One year of the experience using ADPICS and R*STARS for accounting purposes; BARS for budgeting purposes.
  • Two years of supervisory experience. 

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

This recruitment is limited to current State of Maryland employees only.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Successful candidates will be placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year. This cert list may be used to fill future vacancies. 

All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.
For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire.
It is imperative to list all computer and software experience on your application pertaining to your job duties.

BENEFITS

As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost. Click on this link for details: STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS.

  • Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date).
  • Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year.
  • Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year.  
  • Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child.
  • Holidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year.  
  • Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension.
  • Positions may be eligible for telework.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may mail a paper application to: Attention: Heather Braddy, Department of Human Services, Recruitment Services Unit, 311 W. Saratoga Street, Room 141 Baltimore, Maryland 21201. 

All mailed documents must include the applicant's name and the job number and must be received by 5 p.m. on the closing date. Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the application. 

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If unable to upload, please email requested information only to heather.braddy2@maryland.gov. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time. 

If you have any questions concerning this recruitment process for this position, please contact 410-767-7855. 

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay.
 
If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov. 

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.




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