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Director of Budget Management

FISCAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR V

Recruitment #24-004532-0001

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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.

This is a Management Services position that serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.
 
 

GRADE

23

LOCATION OF POSITION

Department of Human Services
Budget and Finance
311 W. Saratoga Street
Baltimore, MD 21201

Main Purpose of Job

The Director of Budget Management oversees and coordinates all Departmental functions related to the preparations and negotiation of the Department of Human Services (DHS) annual operating budget. This position monitors and executes the agency's budget, including proper fiscal close-outs. In addition, the Director is responsible for all aspects and modules of the State-wide Financial Management Information System (FMIS), Accounting (R*STARS and purchasing (ADPICS) and oversight of Large Metro Fiscal Operations.

POSITION DUTIES

  • Ensures maximization of the utilization of State and Federal funds by implementing strategic budgetary policies.
  • Prepares, reviews and directs the preparation and presentation of budget data to Department of Human Services Management.
  • Attends budget negotiation meetings with Department of Budget and Management, and Department of Legislative Services.
  • Maintains the Department's position control file.
  • Evaluates employee's performance according to the Personnel and Performance Evaluation (PEP) regulations.
  • Assigns, reviews and directs preparation of fiscal impact statements related to proposed regulations authorized by Department of Human Services as well as bills being considered by the State Legislature.
  • Coordinates  and reviews the Department's Testimonies presented in the annual Legislative Budget Hearings.
  • Conducts aspects of the Departmental Year-End Closing process for fiscal soundness.
  • Reviews and approves financial segments of Contracts, Gant submissions, reports and other pertinent programmatic documents that impact the fiscal condition of the Department and the State/develop responses to Legislative Joint Chairmen Report.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related area.

Experience: Five (5) years of professional experience with analyzing and developing financial, budget, and control systems for multiple programs. Two years of experience with Maryland State budgeting procedures and/or management.

Notes: Applicants may substitute one year of professional accounting or auditing experience for one year of 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.

  • A Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related area. 
  • Certificate in Public Accounting. 
  • One year experience of program budgeting and allocation of financial resources. 
  • One year experience in the interpretation of State and Federal Statutes and regulations.
  • One year of the experience using ADPICS and R*STARS for accounting purposes; BARS for budgeting purposes. 
  • Two years of supervisory experience desired.

SELECTION PROCESS

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

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, Employment Services, Attention: Heather Braddy, 311 W. Saratoga Street, Room 141, Baltimore, Maryland 21201.
If you have any questions concerning the recruitment process for this position, please email Heather Braddy at heather.braddy2@maryland.gov; include the job title and recruitment # in the subject line.
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.
TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay.
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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