Salary: See Position Description
Location : Anne Arundel County, MD
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 08137
Department: Budget
Opening Date: 05/16/2025
Closing Date: 6/16/:59 PM Eastern
Position Description
This position announcement will be used to fill a full time, permanent Budget and Management Analyst I, II or III position within the Budget Office with Anne Arundel County Government.
Budget and Management Analyst I - $62,321.00 - $117,636.00 Annually
Budget and Management Analyst II - $72,276.00 - $136,421.00 Annually
Budget and Management Analyst III - $83,822.00 - $158,213.00 Annually
Salary will be commensurate with experience.
The Office of the Budget is responsible for the formulation of the budget in accordance with the procedures set out in Article VII of the County Charter, including the control of positions; research on economic trends and long-term fiscal plans; the study of the organization, methods and procedures of each office, department, board, commission, institution and agency of the County government; the submission to the Chief Administrative Officer of periodic reports on their efficiency and economy, and such other duties and functions as may be assigned by the Chief Administrative Officer or by ordinance of the County Council.
The Office of the Budget is directed by the Budget Officer, who is appointed by the elected County Executive, and who reports directly to the Chief Administrative Officer. The Budget Officer is responsible, upon his own initiative or upon request, for assisting agencies in the preparation of their budgets and in improving budget execution and reducing costs.
The Office of the Budget includes eight full-time analytical positions including this vacancy, in addition to the Budget Officer. All analytical positions are in the classified service (i.e., the merit system). Seven incumbents include a Budget Administrator, an Assistant Budget Officer, a Senior Budget and Management Analyst, three Budget and Management Analyst IIIs, and a Management Assistant II.
This is responsible professional work in analyzing and developing budgets and improved managerial organization and practices. The Budget and Management Analyst I is "entry" level class; The Budget and Management Analyst II is the "developmental" level class, while the Budget and Management Analyst III is the "full performance" level class. As Budget and Management Analyst series employees gain experience, they are given more complex assignments and are expected to work more independently. Generally, the only difference between assignments given to a Budget and Management Analyst II or III is the level of complexity and the level of supervision required.
NATURE AND VARIETY OF WORK
Work involves responsibility for providing leadership in development and administration of major components of the overall county budget. Work includes further leadership in heading large management studies or staffing reviews of county management and operations. Work includes acting as supervisor on assigned projects and coordinating the work of support staff members. Work is performed with considerable independence within established policies and procedures, and is evaluated by an administrative superior through conferences and review of reports.
Examples of Duties and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
(Note: The duties and responsibilities enumerated in this class specification are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications and salary level for all positions in this class. They are not intended to include all of the essential functions of all positions in the class.)
Formulates guidelines and coordinates preparation of operating or capital budgets for either major agencies subject to the appropriate authority of the County Council, or for clusters of departments.
Analyzes, revises, and develops proposed budgets for executive review; participates in the presentation and defense of budgets to the County Council; oversees the administration and control of budget components.
Serves as project manager or study coordinator of analytical studies of departmental organizational structures and systems, policies, and procedures, administrative techniques, and operations; prepares recommendations and oversees their implementation.
Maintains extensive contacts with department officials, central data processing personnel, other applicable county staffs, and governmental and private specialists in related fields.
Performs related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of business and public organization and management.
Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of public finance administration.
Considerable knowledge of procedures analysis, work simplification, forms and records control, and staff utilization, including the application of electronic data processing to management and program processes.
Ability to analyze complex departmental budget requirements, programs, policies, procedures, and operations.
Ability to prepare organizational plans for complex organizations, systems, office layouts, forms, and related materials.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with county officials, employees, and the public.
Ability to organize and effectively present oral and written reports of findings and recommendations.
Minimum Qualifications
Budget and Management Analyst I - $62,321.00 - $117,636.00 Annually
EDUCATION : Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university, with major course work in public or business administration, finance, or accounting
EXPERIENCE: Two (2) or more years of experience in public management or finance administration
Budget and Management Analyst II - $72,276.00 - $136,421.00 Annually
EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university, with major course work in public or business administration, finance, or accounting, supplemented by graduate study in business or public management
EXPERIENCE: Two (2) or more years of technical experience in public management or finance administration
NOTE: Graduate study in business or public management may be substituted with additional technical experience in public management or finance administration.
Budget and Management Analyst III - $83,822.00 - $158,213.00 Annually
EDUCATION: A graduate degree in public or business administration
EXPERIENCE: Broad and diversified experience in public management and financial administration, including one (1) or more years of supervisory experience
NOTE: The supervisory experience may be substituted with one (1) year of experience in public management and financial administration directly related to public sector budget experience.
NOTE: Accredited University or College is the recognition from an accrediting agency that an institution maintains a certain level of educational standards. The U.S. Department of Education maintains a database of accrediting agencies it recognizes for schools within the United States.
For a University or College outside the United States, the applicant must provide documentation of accreditation and educational equivalency, which can be accomplished through a credential evaluation service. Applicants with a foreign degree must provide this documentation upon the close of the announcement.
Supplemental Qualifications
Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following:
1. MA or BA in degree in Economics
2. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access applications
3. Strong problem solving, technical, financial and analytical skills
4. Effective communication and teamwork skills
5. High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
6. Excellent customer service skills and a proven ability to develop and sustain productive relationships
7. Experience in revenue estimation and forecasting
• Medical/Health Insurance Plans
• Open Access Aetna Select HMO-EPO
• Aetna Open Choice PPO
• Dental Insurance
• CIGNA Dental PPO (Buy-Up)
• CIGNA Dental PPO (CORE)
• CIGNA Dental HMO (DHMO)
• Vision Insurance
• EyeMed
• Employee Life Insurance
• Term insurance of up to 2 times salary ($100,000 maximum) for employees at no cost.
• Ability to purchase Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance
• Disability Income Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Normal retirement after 30 years of service or Age 60 and 10 years of service or election to enroll in the Employees Retirement Savings Plan.
• Deferred Compensation Section 457 Plan
• Direct Deposit
• Credit Union
• Holidays
• Twelve days provided per year, thirteen in general election year
• Annual Leave
• Less than 3 years - 13 days
• 3 to less than 15 years - 20 days
• 15 years or more - 26 days
• Disability Leave
• Accrual at a rate of 15 days a year
• Personal Leave Day, 5 per calendar year
• Leave Sharing
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free, confidential counseling for employee and family members 4X per year per problem per family member; also counseling on legal and financial issues; assistance in locating childcare and elder care . click apply for full job details
Date Posted: 19 May 2025
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