Budget Analyst I-III, Capital Programs

Introduction

This position will serve as a Budget Analyst within the Maryland Department of Budget and Management’s Office of Capital Budgeting. This position has direct responsibility for analysis and oversight of capital budgets for assigned State agencies.�This position will analyze and prepare budgets of assigned agencies and assist in the management of the State's capital budget process.�\r\n

GRADE

Budget Analyst I, Capital Program: Grade 15\r\nBudget Analyst II, Capital Program: Grade 17\r\nBudget Analyst III, Capital Program: Grade 19\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

301 W. Preston Street, Baltimore, MD 21201\r\nThis is a hybrid work environment that currently allows up\r\nto 3 days a week of telework.\r\n

POSITION DUTIES

Experience in writing reports and making presentations on\r\ncapital budget recommendations to senior departmental and other executive\r\nbranch officials;\r\nStrong analytical abilities, including understanding of\r\nmathematical and statistical �concepts;\r\nExperience with word processing, spreadsheets, and database\r\nsoftware;\r\nExperience in public sector financial management or\r\nfacilities management, to include budget analysis,\r\nfinance, project management, or capital/facility planning;\r\nAbility to work independently, in teams, and under\r\npressure;\r\nAbility to be productive and fulfill job responsibilities\r\nin a telework environment; and\r\nAvailability to work extended hours as required to meet\r\nbudget deadlines.\r\nprocurement, and contract management;\r\nKnowledge of performance budgeting concepts;\r\nDemonstrates strong critical thinking skills, proactivity,\r\nand an ability to appropriately apply learned concepts to new situations;\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Possession of a master's degree in public policy, public administration, accounting, business administration, economics, finance, statistics, engineering, planning, political science, or similar preferred. Candidates possessing a bachelor’s degree in one of these fields, or a master’s degree in a different area with a minimum of 15 credit hours in these fields, will be considered.\r\nExperience: Starting grade will be determined by specific relevant experience, skills, and knowledge. General guidelines are as follows: Less than 2 years (Budget Analyst I); 2-3 years (Budget Analyst II); 3-4 years (Budget Analyst III) of experience in capital budget formulation, review, or management; public policy, budgeting, or analysis; capital/facility planning; or construction project management.�\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS�\r\nExperience working in State government, especially in capital/facilities planning, project costing, procurement, and contract management;\r\nKnowledge of performance budgeting concepts;�\r\nDemonstrates strong critical thinking skills, proactivity, and an ability to appropriately apply learned concepts to new situations;�\r\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills;�\r\nExperience in writing reports and making presentations on capital budget recommendations to senior departmental and other executive branch officials;�\r\nStrong analytical abilities, including understanding of mathematical and statistical concepts;�\r\nExperience with word processing, spreadsheets, and database software;�\r\nExperience in public sector financial management or facilities management, to include budget analysis, finance, project management, or capital/facility planning;�\r\nAbility to work independently, in teams, and under pressure;�\r\nAbility to be productive and fulfill job responsibilities in a telework environment; and\r\nAvailability to work extended hours as required to meet budget deadlines.\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on\r\nyour application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.\r\nAll information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing\r\ndate. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful\r\ncandidates will be placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one\r\nyear.\r\n

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. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position. Candidates�may also be required to perform an analytical exercise for further evaluation.\r\n

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online application submission is required.��A resume, cover letter, and brief writing sample (2-3 pages are required).��When using the online application, please be\r\nsure to combine these attachments into one document.\r\nFor questions regarding this recruitment, please contact\r\nthe�DBM Recruitment and�Examination Division at�Application.Help@maryland.gov�or\r\n410-767-4850,�MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.\r\nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country.\r\nPeople with disabilities and bilingual candidates are\r\nencouraged to apply.\r\n\r\n\r\nAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to\r\nrecruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the\r\nState's diversity.\r\n