Director of Budget Management

If you are looking for an exciting career with great benefits, pension, generous leave, competitive salary, and the opportunity for advancement and professional growth, apply to join the DPSCS team today!

The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking dedicated candidates to fill important roles within our department. We are one of the largest departments in Maryland with over 9,000 employees and a budget of more than $1 billion. In order to fulfill our mission of promoting safety, we have increased security at our institutions while leading the way in innovative restorative justice projects that will help offenders reintegrate into society upon release.

As a member of the DPSCS team, you can have a fulfilling career, while also enjoying a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage, paid time off (i.e. vacation, sick leave), becoming vested in the State pension, supplemental retirement options, and even joining the Maryland State Employees Credit Union. 

 This Is a Management Services Position. The Incumbent Will Serve at The Pleasure of The Appointing Authority.

Baltimore City

6776 Reisterstown Road

Baltimore, MD 21215

The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking a strategic and experienced financial leader to direct the planning, development, implementation, and oversight of the Department's operating budget and fiscal management activities. This senior-level position is responsible for leading a team of budget professionals while providing technical guidance and financial oversight to fiscal staff throughout the Department. The incumbent serves as a principal advisor to executive leadership on budgetary policy, fiscal planning, appropriation management, expenditure control, legislative initiatives, and long-range financial strategies.

The position oversees all phases of the Department's budget process, including annual budget development and preparation, review and submission of agency budget requests, operating budget allocations, program enhancements, budget monitoring, expenditure forecasting, year-end closeout assistance, grant financial administration, and statewide fiscal reporting. Responsibilities include developing and implementing budget policies and procedures, analyzing complex financial data, preparing recommendations for executive leadership, coordinating with the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), , the Comptroller's Office, and other State control agencies, and ensuring compliance with all applicable State and Federal fiscal requirements.

In addition, this position provides direct fiscal oversight for multiple DPSCS budgetary programs through subordinate supervisors, manages appropriation and position control, oversees quarterly revenue and expenditure projections, facilitates administers budget amendments, supports legislative fiscal analyses, manages grant appropriations and financial reporting, oversees the Department's indirect cost proposal, and oversees the maintenance and integrity of the Department's financial management systems, including FMIS, BARS, and related financial reporting tools. The incumbent also leads the professional development and technical training of fiscal staff, ensuring consistent application of budgetary policies, sound internal controls, and effective financial management practices across the Department.

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

Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Seven (7) years of progressive, professional Fiscal experience to include at least five (5) years of supervisory or managerial experience involving oversight of fiscal year-end closing activities and/or budget monitoring and submission activities for governmental or not for profit entities

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a master's degree from an accredited college or university in the fields of Business Administration or Accounting for 2 years of experience.

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a certified professional accountant license for 2 years of experience.

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

• Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience using the State of Maryland Financial Management Information System (FMIS) and Budget Analysis Reporting System (BARS) for budget preparation, budget amendments, financial reporting, and fiscal analysis.
• Three (3) years of experience developing and managing an annual operating budget, including preparing budget requests, monitoring appropriations and expenditures, performing quarterly budget projections, and providing recommendations to executive management regarding budgetary trends and corrective actions.

The ideal candidate must be fluent in spoken and written English. The ideal candidate must effectively and respectfully communicate with diverse populations, providing services to individuals with different beliefs, behaviors, and interpersonal styles in confinement or community settings. Professional working fluency in Spanish, Mandarin, Korean, or any other language is a plus. 

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.

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.

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• 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