BUDGET ANALYST III, II and I, OPERATING

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.

Budget Analyst I, Operating Grade 15

Budget Analyst II, Operating Grade 17

Budget Analyst III, Operating Grade 19

45 Calvert Street, Annapolis, MD 21401

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.

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.

The grade an applicant will be hired at (Budget Analyst I, II, or III) will be determined by the search committee based on a combination of relevant education and work experience.

* 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.

In addition to the online portal application, APPLICANTS MUST EMAIL ONE COMBINED RESUME AND COVER LETTER PDF FILE to oba.recruit@maryland.gov. Applications will be considered incomplete until the resume and cover letter are received. Transcripts are required to verify that minimum education requirements are met.

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. 

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. 

Applicants chosen to move forward in the selection process will be required to complete a budget exercise prior to any interviews. 

Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.  The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be submitted to: Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, 301 W. Preston St., Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850, MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.