Senior Budget and Management Analyst

at  Baltimore County MD

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, economics, finance, public administration, political science, or a closely related field

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (ENTRY LEVEL)

Thorough knowledge of municipal accounting and budgeting principles and practices. Thorough knowledge of government and public administration. Thorough knowledge of the functions and operations of municipal government. Thorough knowledge of modern office practices and procedures relating to accounting and budgeting including spreadsheet programs for personal computers.
Skill in investigating and analyzing complex budgetary data. Skill in preparing and interpreting complex financial statements and reports. Skill in performing complex mathematical and statistical calculations necessary to prepare cost projections and other required financial and budgetary data.
Ability to review the work of others. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all contacts. Ability to communicate effectively.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (FULL PERFORMANCE)

Thorough knowledge of the organizational structure and functions of County government. Thorough knowledge of County budgeting policies and procedures. Thorough knowledge of computer and data processing technologies used in County budgeting. Thorough knowledge of County and departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Skill in reviewing, analyzing, and formulating budgets of County agencies. Skill in organizing, analyzing, and interpreting financial and management data to solve organizational and budget problems. Skill in preparing and interpreting complex County financial reports and statements. Skill in analyzing and approving the organizational structure of County agencies. Skill in interpreting County budgeting policies.

PROOF OF LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION

Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant’s major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, economics, finance, public administration, political science, or a closely related field

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (ENTRY LEVEL)

Thorough knowledge of municipal accounting and budgeting principles and practices. Thorough knowledge of government and public administration. Thorough knowledge of the functions and operations of municipal government. Thorough knowledge of modern office practices and procedures relating to accounting and budgeting including spreadsheet programs for personal computers.
Skill in investigating and analyzing complex budgetary data. Skill in preparing and interpreting complex financial statements and reports. Skill in performing complex mathematical and statistical calculations necessary to prepare cost projections and other required financial and budgetary data.
Ability to review the work of others. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all contacts. Ability to communicate effectively.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (FULL PERFORMANCE)

Thorough knowledge of the organizational structure and functions of County government. Thorough knowledge of County budgeting policies and procedures. Thorough knowledge of computer and data processing technologies used in County budgeting. Thorough knowledge of County and departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Skill in reviewing, analyzing, and formulating budgets of County agencies. Skill in organizing, analyzing, and interpreting financial and management data to solve organizational and budget problems. Skill in preparing and interpreting complex County financial reports and statements. Skill in analyzing and approving the organizational structure of County agencies. Skill in interpreting County budgeting policies.

PROOF OF LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION

Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant’s major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE

70 to 80 percent tuition reimbursement following successful completion of pre-approved courses related to position. Amount of reimbursement and fiscal year dollar limitations vary with bargaining group.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Under general supervision, assists in the preparation of County budget proposals, analyzes agency budget requests, and conducts studies of the organization, functions, and fiscal condition of County agencies.

• Assists in the preparation of budget proposals for review by the Director, County Administrative Officer, and County Executive. Analyzes and projects revenues. Prepares statements delineating budget requests, reductions, approved allocations, and anticipated revenue sources.
• Reviews proposed expenditures for conformance to approved budgets. Reviews, investigates, and analyzes requests for new or additional positions to ascertain that such requests are justified. Analyzes departmental budget requests and recommends approval or rejection thereof.
• Leads and participates in studies of the organization, methods, procedures, and functions of County agencies. Prepares periodic reports on efficiency and economy. Makes recommendations to increase efficiency and economy of agencies.
• Participates in County Council budget hearings.
• Coordinates and performs systems development in conjunction with Data Processing personnel.

EXAMPLES OF OTHER DUTIES

Prepares correspondence. Performs general office duties. Performs other related duties as required.
(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Under general supervision, assists in the preparation of County budget proposals, analyzes agency budget requests, and conducts studies of the organization, functions, and fiscal condition of County agencies.

• Assists in the preparation of budget proposals for review by the Director, County Administrative Officer, and County Executive. Analyzes and projects revenues. Prepares statements delineating budget requests, reductions, approved allocations, and anticipated revenue sources.
• Reviews proposed expenditures for conformance to approved budgets. Reviews, investigates, and analyzes requests for new or additional positions to ascertain that such requests are justified. Analyzes departmental budget requests and recommends approval or rejection thereof.
• Leads and participates in studies of the organization, methods, procedures, and functions of County agencies. Prepares periodic reports on efficiency and economy. Makes recommendations to increase efficiency and economy of agencies.
• Participates in County Council budget hearings.
• Coordinates and performs systems development in conjunction with Data Processing personnel.

EXAMPLES OF OTHER DUTIES

Prepares correspondence. Performs general office duties. Performs other related duties as required.
(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)