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AGENCY BUDGET SPECIALIST II

Recruitment #24-000987-0003

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Introduction

Maryland’s Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program makes sure all workers in Maryland have paid time off for medical and family reasons. FAMLI is a social insurance system covering 2.8 million workers and 180,000 employers, delivered as a digitally native, public-facing service. We’re in the early stages of building something as big and as far-reaching as unemployment insurance or a new health department. We know that delivering services primarily through a website, over the Internet, is a new way of doing business in government.

The Financial Services Directorate is responsible for establishing and maintaining an efficient financial system, including internal controls and financial procedures, for the FAMLI Division. The Financial Services Directorate safeguards FAMLI funds and other assets, manages FAMLI contributions and benefits payouts, develops financial reports, prepares budgets and projections, and designs and conducts internal audits, as well as responding to external financial audits.

GRADE

16

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland Department of Labor
1100 N. Eutaw Street 
Baltimore, Maryland 21201 

Main Purpose of Job

The Budget Analyst is a key position within the Financial Services team at FAMLI. The Budget Analyst manages the preparation, review, and monitoring of budgets within the FAMLI Division. This role involves distributing budget instructions, reviewing submission for compliance, and drafting preliminary budgets. The Budget Analyst presents budgetary information to executive management and prepares the final budget for submission after approval. The Budget Analyst also monitors expenditures to ensure alignment with budgetary priorities. Additionally, the Budget Analyst prepares budget and expenditure reports, analyzes budget trends and variances, and makes recommendations to optimize fiscal operations.

POSITION DUTIES

Duties of this position include but are not limited to:

  • Prepares and distributes budget instructions to assigned units to provide baseline information and guidelines for unit budget submissions.
  • Reviews unit budget submissions to determine adherence to established budgetary guidelines and procedures. Prepares draft budgets to delineate unit requests. 
  • Presents budgetary information to division/agency executive management at division/agency level budget hearings. After the budget is approved by supervisor and the executive management, prepares the finalized budget for submission to the Office of Administration (OOA) in Maryland Department of Labor. 
  • Prepares testimony and provides background information to respond to inquiries from Division executive management, OOA budget analysts, and members of the legislature. 
  • Monitors and approves expenditures by analyzing budgetary priorities and constraints.
  • Prepares object transfers, budget amendments and supplemental requests to reconcile appropriations with actual and estimated expenditures. 
  • Prepares budgetary data that is included in monthly and quarterly statements of fund expenditures and balances and apprises agency management of budgetary status.
  • Analyzes past and present budgetary data to identify trends and to project budgetary needs. 
  • Makes recommendations on additions, deletions or changes to unit requests based upon agency guidelines and fiscal priorities.
  • Meets with program heads to discuss and clarify changes made to budgetary submissions.
  • After the budget is approved by the legislature, notifies FAMLI personnel regarding appropriation levels, and
  • Performs other related duties. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: Seven 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 and three years of experience in budget preparation, presentation and execution for the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute graduate education from an accredited college or university in accounting, business administration, economics, finance, political science or public administration at a rate of 30 credit hours for five years of required experience.

3. 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.

  • Bachelor's degree or 30 credit hours in finance, accounting or related majors. 
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Google Workspace.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

All candidates are subject to a background check against files maintained by the Division of Unemployment Insurance (Labor/DUI) to determine whether any monies are owed to Labor/DUI as a result of unemployment insurance overpayment/fraud. Any unpaid debt may have an impact on whether or not a candidate is offered employment.

SELECTION PROCESS

All information concerning the qualifications, including any required documentation (diploma, transcript, certificate, etc.) must be submitted and received by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be considered. Applications that meet minimum and/or selective qualifications will be referred to the hiring unit for interview selection. Units will select those candidates most closely demonstrating the qualifications for interview.

Resumes are not acceptable and not considered in the selection process

All information concerning the qualifications, including any required documentation (diploma, transcript, certificate, etc.) must be submitted and received by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be considered.

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.

BENEFITS

This is a full-time, permanent position and eligible for full State benefits, which include:

  • Flexible hours and hybrid teleworking
  • Paid holidays 12-13 per year 
  • Generous paid leave package (annual, sick, personal and compensatory leave) 
  • State Pension ("defined benefit" plan)
  • Tax-deferred supplemental retirement savings plans (401(k) and 457) 
  • Free parking
  • Comprehensive, subsidized health, dental and prescription plans with little to no deductibles, free generic prescriptions, and free preventative health services
  • Flexible Spending Account plans for Health Care and Daycare
  • State Employees Credit Union

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FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Please contact: Tiffany.Lott-Mallard1@maryland.gov for additional information concerning this recruitment. Online applications are strongly preferred. A resume and cover letter are strongly encouraged for this position. Please upload one Word or PDF file that includes your combined cover letter and resume using the “Transcript” upload function, or via the JobAps “Other” tab.

U.S. Military Veterans may qualify for additional bonus points towards certification. Any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing a U.S. Military form DD 214 verifying honorable discharge from service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). Permanent State employees do not need to submit proof of Veterans’ status. 

If you are unable to apply online, or encounter difficulty attaching required or optional documentation, you may submit via mail or deliver in person. Please be sure to include your name, identification number (Easy ID#) and job announcement number on any documentation to ensure timely processing.

PLEASE DO NOT FAX OR EMAIL UNSOLICITED DOCUMENTATION

Completed applications, required documentation, and any required addendums may be mailed to:

Maryland Department if Labor/Office of Administration
Attn: Tiffany Lott-Mallard 24-000987-0003
1100 N. Eutaw Street, Rm. 100
Baltimore, MD 21201

For additional information, please contact Tiffany Lott-Mallard at 410-767-2096 or Tiffany.Lott-Mallard1@maryland.gov 

The MD State Application Form can be found online

Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of DLLR that all persons have equal opportunity and access to employment opportunities, services, and facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.





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