Budget Analyst I/II/III/IV, Operating

Budget Analyst I, Operating:  Grade 15

Budget Analyst II, Operating:  Grade 17

Budget Analyst III, Operating:  Grade 19

Budget Analyst IV, Operating:  Grade 21 

The main purpose of this position is to serve as both a Staff Economist and Budget Analyst within the Department of Budget and Management, as described below.

Economist - The main purpose of this aspect of the position is to monitor and prepare projections of State revenues; study and report on national and State economic revenue trends;  analyze proposals affecting State revenues; and provides the Secretary of Department of Budget and Management with economic analysis.

Budget Analyst -The position will also conduct studies of all budget expenditures of Executive Branch units of government and make recommendations to the Secretary of Department of Budget and Management for greater efficiency and economy in those units. This position will analyze and prepare budgets of assigned agencies, and assist in the management of the State’s operating budget process. This position has direct responsibility for analysis of operating budgets for agencies it will be assigned.

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

Education:  Master's in Economics or Public Policy, with course work in economic forecasting/modeling.  

Experience:  None (Budget Analyst I), One year (Budget Analyst II), Two years (Budget Analyst III), Four years (Budget Analyst IV) of experience in budget formulation, accounting, personnel management analysis or administrative work.  One year of this experience must include work in economic analysis or budget planning, formulation, review or management. 

Experience in economic modeling/forecasting, and monitoring, monitoring and analyzing economic and fiscal trends. 

Experience working in the areas of State government, such as health care financing and administration, debt management, transportation, retirement systems and pensions, health benefits, primary and secondary education, higher education and community development;

Experience in budgeting and policy analysis;

Knowledge of performance budgeting concepts;

Excellent written and verbal communication skills;

Experience in writing reports and making presentations on budget recommendations to senior departmental management and other executive branch officials;

Strong analytical abilities, including understanding of mathematical and statistical concepts;

Experience with word processing, spreadsheets and database/statistical software;

Ability to work independently, in teams and under pressure and

Availability to work extended hours as required to meet budget deadlines.

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 ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

ONLY APPLICANTS WHO MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS RECRUITMENT WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY. 

The examination may consist of a rating of your education, training and experience related to the requirements of the position.  It is essential that you submit complete and accurate information on your application in order to determine if you meet the qualifications as specified above, including a non-editable, unofficial copy of your college diploma or transcripts as applicable prior to the closing date.  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application. 

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Online application process is STRONGLY preferred.  If the online application process is not available, you may mail a paper application by the closing date to:

DBM/OPSB, Recruitment and Examination Unit

301 West Preston Street

Room 608

Baltimore, Maryland 21201

For questions concerning this recruitment, please call 410-767-2024.

 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.