BUDGET ANALYST (AGENCY BUDGET SPECIALIST II)

IntroductionWhen 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.GRADE: 16LOCATION OF POSITION: Maryland Department of Human Services, Office of Budget and Management, 25 S. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201Main Purpose of Job: The Budget Analyst prepares the budget request in accordance with the guidelines and other information that becomes available after the issuance of the guidelines, as directed by the Budget Management Director or Deputy CFO.POSITION DUTIES:Assist the Family Investment Administration in the preparation of an annual budget request.Prepares fiscal estimates and impact statements in response to legislative bills and proposed legislation.Prepares quantitative portions of budget requests.Monitor financial status of agencies within the Department according to specific funding rules, procedures and requirements.Provides assistance and direction in the technical operation, retrieval and preparation of the computerized data files, printed copies of the numerical request and the corresponding budget justification notes.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Applicants must meet all minimum (and selective) qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.Experience: Seven years of experience in budget preparation, presentation and execution.Notes: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.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.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 qualifications:One year of experience working in federal, state, or local government accounting.One year of experience with Budget Analysis and Reporting System (BARS), Maryland Financial Management Information System (FMIS), and Google software suite.One year of experience working with a Family Investment Administration Program or a Refugee and Asylee Program at the local, state, or federal level.LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS: NOT APPLICABLE.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. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.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: 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. 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, Examination Services Unit, Attn: Trelia Gunter, 25 S. Charles Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201. All mailed documents must include the applicant's name and the job number and must be received by 5 p.m. on the closing date. Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the application. If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If unable to upload, please email requested information only to trelia.gunter@maryland.gov. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time. If you have any questions concerning this recruitment process for this position, please contact 410-767-7416. 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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