Budget and Finance Analyst (ADMINISTRATOR III)

Introduction

The Budget and Finance Analyst will support all aspects of planning, analysis, formulation, and execution of the Department of Budget and Management’s annual operating budget, including preparation and analysis of financial reports to identify potential issues and trends and quarterly development of revenue and expenditure projections.\r\n

GRADE

18\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

45 Calvert Street, Annapolis, MD 21401\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

Reporting to DBM’s Director of Budget and Financial Management, in the Division of Finance and Administration, this role will support Departmentwide planning and administration efforts, requiring strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Assignments may include development and preparation of annual budgets and quarterly budget projections; preparation and analysis of financial reports to identify potential issues, trends, and opportunities; processing and tracking invoices and payments; coordination and tracking of organizational and program performance; best practices research; process and operational improvement initiatives; and data analysis, visualization, and reporting. Specific issue areas may include financial management, budgeting, accounting, procurement, contract management, and other operational responsibilities. This position requires experience with budget and finance, the ability to build relationships across teams and stakeholders, and a capacity for managing process and operational improvements.\r\n\r\n\r\nThe position is telework eligible, with a hybrid schedule including at least 2-3 days per week on-site.\r\n\r\n\r\nOur ideal candidate will have the following:\r\n\r\nStrong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills; Ability to process large quantities of information to evaluate costs, benefits, and project outcomes; Ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and effectively, including presenting technical ideas in a way that varied audiences can understand; Ability to work with and understand spreadsheets, financial analysis programs, and database functions; Proficiency in Excel;� Excellent oral and written communication skills; Ability to support business process improvement initiatives; Disposition to seek and accept input and assistance from others;� Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality; and Ability to coordinate across multiple teams or divisions, working collaboratively and respectfully with management, colleagues, and external stakeholders.\r\n\r\n

POSITION DUTIES

The essential responsibilities of this position include:\r\n\r\n\r\n•Develops and prepares annual operating budgets, vetting funding requests and supporting budget formulation and justification;\r\n\r\n•Compiles and analyzes budget data, preparing reports, forecasting costs, monitoring spending, and validating compliance with regulations;\r\n\r\n\r\n•Analyzes financial data, prepares fiscal estimates, and creates financial reports to provide data-driven advice to management;\r\n\r\n\r\n•Manages quarterly budget projections process, working with divisions across the Department to track expenditures, verify budget compliance, identify variances, and evaluate staffing and resource needs;\r\n\r\n\r\n•Supports accounting procedures, including payment and invoice processing and tracking;\r\n��\r\n•May assist with procurement and contract management processes, including requests for proposals, procurement opportunity advertising, pre-bid/pre-proposal vendor conferences, and bid proposal evaluation;\r\n\r\n\r\n•Supports regular reviews of performance data to monitor operational and program performance and identify areas for improvement, including data analysis, visualization, and reporting;\r\n\r\n•Assists with inventory control of DBM’s furniture and equipment, including maintaining accurate inventory tracking forms and preparing and processing excess property disposal forms;\r\n\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Six years of experience with budgeting, financial management, and payments processing.\r\n\r\n\r\nBachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field. Candidates may substitute three additional years of experience in budgeting, financial management, and payments processing for the required education\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to candidates who have one or more of the following skillsets or experience:\r\n\r\n\r\n•Advanced skill in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, modeling)\r\n\r\n\r\n•Experience with or in federal, state, or local government administration�\r\n\r\n\r\n•Experience with business process improvement initiatives\r\n\r\n\r\n•Demonstrated experience coordinating across multiple teams or divisions, working collaboratively and respectfully with management, colleagues, and external stakeholders\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

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 placed on the�eligible (employment) list for at least one year.\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.\r\n

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Please upload one combined pdf file that includes both a resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications for this position. This will be uploaded on the Resume tab of the application.\r\n\r\nOnline applications are highly recommended. 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., Baltimore, MD 21201.�Paper application materials must be received in our office�by the�closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted.\r\nFor 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.\r\nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country.\r\nPeople with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.\r\nAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.\r\n\r\n