BUDGET ANALYST I, II and III, CAPITAL PROGRAMS

Budget Analyst I, Capital Program: Grade 15

Budget Analyst II, Capital Program:  Grade 17

Budget Analyst III, Capital Program:  Grade 19

This position will analyze and prepare budgets of assigned agencies, and assist in the management of the State's capital budget process. This position offers opportunities for direct involvement with Maryland's critical fiscal and policy issues as well as excellent opportunities for future growth and development.  This position evaluates major State agency capital budget funding requests in order to recommend funding levels in the State capital budget and five-year capital improvement program.  Evaluates master plan and facility programs in order to verify the need for requested capital improvements using established guidelines.  Monitors the execution of capital projects and programs to assure consistency with approved programs and budgets.

This is a special appointment position that serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority.

Education:  Possession of a master's degree in public administration, accounting, business administration, economics, finance, statistics, engineering, planning or political science. 

OR

Education:  A master's degree candidate with a minimum of 15 credit hours in public administration, accounting, business administration, economics, finance, statistics, engineering, planning or political science.

Experience:  Budget Analyst I - one year; Budget Analyst II - two years of experience in budget formulation, accounting, personnel management analysis or administrative work.  One year of this experience must include work in budget planning, formulation, review or management, project management or strategic facilities planning.

Experience working in State government, in the areas of health care financing and administration, debt management, transportation, retirement systems and pensions, health benefits, primary and secondary education, higher education and community development;

Experience in budgeting and policy analysis;

Knowledge of performance budgeting concepts;

Excellent written and verbal communication skills;

Experience in writing reports and make presentations on budget recommendations to senior departmental and other executive branch officials;

Strong analytical abilities, including understanding of mathematical and statistical concepts;

Experience with word processing, spreadsheets and database software;

Experience in the public sector financial management or facilities management, to include budget analysis, finance, project management or facility planning;

Ability to work independently, in teams and under pressure ;

Availability to work extended hours as required to meet budget deadlines.

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.

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.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Online application process is STRONGLY preferred and a resume and cover letter are encouraged. 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., Room 608

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.