State of Maryland Operating Budget Analyst

Overview
The State of Maryland's Office of Budget Analysis is seeking qualified Budget Analysts. The Office of Budget Analysis (OBA) in the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) is the executive branch office that develops and oversees the implementation of the Governor's budget. Through this process Budget Analysts have the opportunity to affect change and policy through budgetary recommendations and programmatic support. In addition to presenting exhaustive analyses and recommendations to the Secretary of the Department, analysts draft budget bill language, evaluate and translate performance metrics, and often get to work on policy specific projects.

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Location: Annapolis, MD

Telework Eligible: Yes, hybrid options

Salary Range Budget Analyst I - IV: $69,518 - $132,041

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Main Purpose of Job

This position will serve as Budget Analyst within the Maryland Department of Budget and Management. This position has direct responsibility for analysis of operating budgets to assigned State agencies. If hired you will:

·Conduct reviews of all budget expenditures of Executive Branch units of government;

· Make recommendations to the Secretary of the Department for greater efficiency in those units, and to support the policy goals and objectives of the Moore Administration;

· Analyze and prepare budgets of assigned agencies;

·Assist in the management of the State's operating budget process;

·Review and analyze agency performance data.

The selected candidates should have:

·An understanding of budget and policy analysis:

·Strong analytical skills, including understanding of mathematical and statistical concepts and an ability to review, manipulate and analyze data in Microsoft Excel;

·Excellent written and verbal communications skills;

·An ability to write clear reports and make presentations on budget recommendations to senior management and other officials;

·An ability to work independently, in teams, and under pressure.

The selected candidate should be available to work extended hours as required to meet budget deadlines, typically at times during the formulation of the Governor’s Budget Allowance from September through January. Note that extended hours worked result in earned leave, which can be used at other times in the year.

This is a special appointment position that will serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority.

The Office of Budget Analysis has a flexible telework policy, with the option to be fully in person or to telework several days a week.

Minimum Qualifications

·Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, public policy, business administration, economics, accounting, finance, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience as determined by the search committee.

·The grade an applicant will be hired at (Budget Analyst I, II, III or IV) will be determined by the search committee based on a combination of relevant education and work experience.

Desired Qualifications

· Master's degree in one of the fields mentioned above, or equivalent experience as determined by the search committee;
· Experience in budget formulation, accounting, personnel management analysis or administrative work, including economic analysis or budget planning, formulation, review or management;
· Experience working in the areas of State government, such as health care financing and administration, government services (facilities management, information technology, etc.), social services, primary and secondary education, higher education, public safety and juvenile services, or natural resources and the environment;
· Experience in performance budgeting concepts;
· Experience using pivot tables and database/statistical software.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $69,518.00 - $132,041.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Annapolis, MD 21401

Salary : $69,518 - $132,041