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BUDGET ANALYST

AGENCY BUDGET SPECIALIST TRAINEE

Recruitment #24-000985-0004

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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 leave no one behind. 
 

GRADE

13

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland Department of Human Services
Office of Budget and Finance 
25 S. Charles Street 
Baltimore, MD 21201 

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to be trained in the provision of staff support and assistance as a proficient budget analyst within the Department of Human Services (DHS). The employee is responsible for learning and comprehending the Budget Development, Negotiation and Execution of the budgets for the above administration. The Budget Analyst Trainee will be trained to prepare budget requests in accordance with the guidelines and other information that becomes available subsequent to the issuance of the guidelines, (i.e. inflation adjustments, changes in cost or allowance levels, deficiency appropriations, etc.), as directed by the Budget Management Director or Deputy Director.

POSITION DUTIES

  • Assist in the preparation of an annual budget for the Family Investment Administration that is consistent with its goals and program objectives, in accordance with budget instructions and established time frames.
  • Verify accuracy and certify procurement documents for availability of funds and to monitor contract balances using Advanced Purchasing Inventory Control System (ADPICS) and Relational Statewide Accounting Reporting System (R*STARS) in Financial Management Information System (FMIS) and tracking expenditures on Excel spread sheet.
  • Prepare quantitative portions of budget requests, including experience-based items, formula driven costs, caseload driven costs, and inflation adjustments for same.
  • Provide assistance and direction in the technical operation, retrieval and preparation of the computerized data files, printed copies of the numerical request and the corresponding budget justification notes.
  • Prepare quantitative portions of budget requests, including experience-based items, formula driven costs, caseload driven costs, and inflation adjustments for same.
  • Prepare balance sheet items utilizing current expenditure reports to ensure accuracy and reliability and to protect departmental fiscal resources.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must meet all minimum (and selective) qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.

Experience:   Four years of experience in budget preparation, presentation and execution.

Notes:       

1.  Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.   

2.  Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in the Budget Officer classifications or Financial Management specialty codes in the Budgeting field of work on a year-for-year basis for 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.

One year of experience working with Budget Analysis and Reporting System (BARS).

One year of experience working with Maryland Financial Management Information System (FMIS). 

One year of experience with Google software suite.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

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.

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 MORE 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 and supplemental questionnaire to, Department of Human Services, Examination Services Unit, Attn: Trelia Gunter, 25 S. Charles Street, 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 trelia.gunter@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 410-767-7416. 

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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