Program Analyst, Appeals Analyst (NCS) - Department of Finance

THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION

POSTING DATE: 12/12/2024

SALARY RANGE: $74,803.00 - $119,684.00 ANNUALLY

BACKGROUND CHECK

Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed.

PROBATION

All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory 6-month probation.

Summary Of Position

The City of Baltimore’s Department of Finance (DOF) is seeking a self-motivated Program Analyst with excellent verbal, analytical, computational, and writing skills. The Analyst will serve in the Fiscal Integrity Office in the Department of Finance. The Program Analyst will review applications for various tax credit programs and will play a key role in ensuring program integrity by meticulously analyzing data, reviewing financials, and performing in-depth policy analysis of the legislation governing each credit.

Essential Functions

• Independently review tax credit applications for accuracy and compliance with program guidelines.
• Conduct thorough data analysis to assess eligibility.
• Examine financial statements and supporting documentation.
• Perform comprehensive policy analysis to ensure applications align with the intent of the governing legislation.
• Effectively communicate with applicants, program managers, and stakeholders.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant tax laws and regulations.
• Calculate tax credit amounts based on program regulations and applicable data.
• Interpret and apply a variety of laws, rules, regulations, standards, and procedures.
  
  

Education And Experience Requirements

EDUCATION: Master’s degree (or equivalent) from an accredited College or University with advanced coursework in finance, accounting, public policy analysis, business administration, business process reengineering, real estate, or law.

AND

EXPERIENCE: A minimum of four years of experience in one of these or a related field is preferred. The successful candidate will have strong Excel skills.

Practical experience in legal frameworks and the development of rules and regulations, as well as proficiency in GIS, SQL, or Python, will be considered a plus but are not required.

OR

NOTE(EQUIVALENCIES): A bachelor’s degree, including advanced courses in quantitative methods and two years of additional experience, may be substituted for a master’s degree.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel).
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and peers.
  
  

Benefits

The City of Baltimore offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our benefits here:

https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits

Financial Disclosure:

This position is required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law.

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application.

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