Budget Management Analyst III

Budget Management Analyst III

Salary

$84,299.00 - $101,000.00 Annually

Location

Capitol Heights, MD

Job Type

Probationary FT

Job Number

10990

Department

Department of Family Services

Division

Fiscal Office

Opening Date

10/16/2026

Closing Date

10/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

50069039

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Nature and Variety of Work

Come join our team!

Prince George's County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the Countys residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince Georges County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.

The Prince Georges County Governments Department of Family Services is seeking qualified applicants to fill a Budget Management Analyst III (Budget Management Analyst 3A) position, grade A24, within its Management Services Division.

About the Position:

This is senior-level professional work with administrative responsibilities performed in conjunction with the administration of several major program areas with the Management Services Division, to support the day-to-day activities of the Department of Family Services. Work is performed in accordance with established departmental policies, procedures and regulations. Incumbents are responsible for performing complex budgetary functions/management analyses projects including reconciliations and may lead a team and/or provide technical guidance and training to subordinate Budget Management Analysts or Budget Aides. Work is evaluated through individual meetings, group conferences and completed reports and projects as directed by a higher-level supervisor.

About the Agency

The Department of Family Services improves the quality of life and overall well-being of the communities by providing information, assistance and referrals, as well as promoting and developing high quality, innovative programs that educate, empower, respect choice and preserve dignity. The department is responsible for providing assistance to some of the County's most vulnerable citizens - children, families, victims of domestic violence, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, veterans, and seniors. The department is comprised of three divisions that serve the aging and disabled, victims of domestic violence, as well as children, youth and families in need of support and resources.

Examples of Work

• May lead a team and/or provide technical guidance and training to subordinates.
• Attends and participates in public hearings and meetings.
• Confers with Department representatives to secure information regarding workloads, programs and needs.
• Performs the full range of budgetary/management analyses duties and responsibilities.
• Serves as liaison between Office of Management and Budget and assigned departments and agencies for all aspects of budget preparation, review, and administration.
• Provides budget preparation instruction and guidance to assigned divisions and programs; provides technical assistance during budget preparation.
• Evaluates budgetary submissions for technical compliance and for funding implications upon program operations.
• Prepares written and oral presentations describing requested budgets of assigned programs and services.
• Participates in budgetary meetings with agency representatives, senior budget staff, and Council members and staff, regarding budget proposals.
• Conducts management studies of agency operations and develop administrative systems.
• Uses automated data systems and other sources, monitors agency expenditure patterns and prepares projections of future expenditures.
• Inspects field operations of assigned departments and agencies and evaluates program and budgetary needs.
• Monitors assigned Department/Agency approved operating and capital budgets by identifying issues and problems requiring attention, obtaining, and analyzing information through field audits and statistical analyses, preparing reports of findings and recommendations, providing guidance and assistance to Department/Agency heads and managers, and following through on approved course of action.
• Conducts a variety of studies requiring coordination among many people and Departments/Agencies, and consideration of many issues.
• Meets with appropriate staff to discuss proposals, consider alternatives and modifications, and/or resolve problems.
• Analyzes Department/Agency operations and staffing patterns and recommends actions to improve service delivery and attain maximum cost-effectiveness.
• Analyzes and recommends action to be taken concerning requests for reallocation of funds and supplemental appropriations; ensures proposed transactions comply with rules, regulations and laws, and represent the most cost-effective means of accomplishment.
• Reviews and analyzes numerous computer reports; manipulates and reconciles data for clarity and accuracy; and creates databases, spreadsheets, and other analytic structures to analyze budgets, issues, reorganizations, etc.
• Discovers, analyzes and reports on issues and problems appropriate to areas of assignment.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business/Public Management, Finance, Economics, Quantitative Analyses, or closely related field.

• One (1) year of experience providing paraprofessional support to an accounting or budget office performing budgetary or financial recordkeeping.

An equivalent combination of education, experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Comprehensive experience identifying, synthesizing, and evaluating complex budget related issues and assignments, bringing together information from a variety of sources, and selecting appropriate analytical approaches.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, the ability to analyze and interpret detailed budgetary and financial reports and the capability to develop, implement and maintain extensive reporting systems are also preferred.

EACH APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.

Additional Information

Salary Range Transparency: The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Tentative Interview Dates: November 19, 2026. Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details.

Job Location: 9187 Central Ave, Capitol Heights, MD 20743, USA

Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must (where applicable):

• Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
• Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties.
• Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings.
• Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.

ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED

Eligibility to Work: Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov/E-Verify.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS: If you are a current Prince Georges County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.

Prince Georges County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

General Plan Information:

The Prince George's County benefits plan year is from January 1 to December 31.

A spouse (to include a same sex spouse) can be added to the health benefit plans. A marriage certificate and social security number is required to add a spouse.

Children under the age of 26 are eligible for coverage under the health benefit plans. This includes stepchildren and children of the same-sex spouse. A birth certificate(s) and social security number(s) is required to add a child(ren). If you are only adding the stepchildren or child(ren) of a same-sex spouse, you will need to submit a marriage certificate. You will also need to submit the birth certificate of the child(ren) and your spouse must be listed as a parent.

The premiums for health benefits are deducted on a pre-tax basis with the exception of Long-Term Disability, Extra Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits (Short-Term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Cancer Indemnity, Hospital Indemnity Protection, Accident Indemnity Plan, Supplemental Dental and Group Legal Services).

New employees must enroll in the County's health benefit plans within thirty (30) days of the hire date.

The effective date of the health benefits coverage is the beginning of the month following a waiting period of forty-five (45) days from the date of hire.

After enrolling in the County's benefit plans, employees may only make changes to the plans either during the open enrollment period, which occurs annually (usually each October), and/or during the year, due to a family status change (i.e., marriage, births, divorce and adoption).

Employee Benefits

Prince George's County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:

• Medical/Prescription/Dental/Vision Insurance Coverage (part time employees are eligible for medical insurance if they work 15 + hours, per week)
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Long & Short-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Dependent Care Assistance Program
• Health Care Flexible Spending Account

Paid Leave (Annual, Personal, & Sick) 13 Paid Holidays Retirement Benefits

• Defined Benefit Pension Plan

• Employer Contribution Rate-11.71%

• Supplemental Pension Plan

• Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48%

• 457(b)

• 403(b)

Employee Discounts Employee Assistance Program Voluntary Benefits

• Critical Illness
• Whole Life Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Legal Services

For additional details, please visit: https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/human-resources-management/employees/benefits

01

IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ AND ACKNOWLEDGE: I acknowledge and understand that my responses to the supplemental questions must align with the information provided under the Work Experience and Education sections of my application. My responses to the questions below and the information provided under Work Experience and Education will determine if I meet all minimum qualifications for the position. I understand that attaching a resume does not fulfill the requirement to complete the application and answer all questions. While I am highly encouraged to attach a resume, I understand that only information provided in my application will be used to evaluate my experience and education for this opportunity.

• Yes
• No

02

Which best describes your highest level of education completed? Please do not include education that is in process.

• Some high school, but did not graduate
• High School Diploma or G.E.D
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate/PHD/JD
• Other

03

If you selected "Other" for the previous question on education, please identify/input your highest level of education.

04

How many years of experience do you have providing paraprofessional support to an accounting or budget office performing budgetary or financial recordkeeping?

• No Experience
• 1 Year
• 2 Year
• 3 Year
• 4 Years
• 5+ Years

05

Please explain your experience to the question above and list dates and places of employment where experience was obtained. Answers such as "See Resume" will not be accepted. Please do not copy your entire resume here. Only provide information that relates to the question. Otherwise, please put N/A indicating you do not have this experience.

06

How many years of senior-level progressively responsible administrative and budgeting experience do you have

• No Experience
• 1 Year
• 2 Years
• 3 Years
• 4 Years
• 5+ Years

07

Please select areas below in which you have extensive experience. To be credible, selected experience must meet the following threshold, "I am considered an expert. I am able to train or assist others, and my work is typically not reviewed by a supervisor. I have received verbal and/or written recognition from others in carrying out this activity."

• Analyze Financial Statements
• Budget Management
• Cashflow forecasting
• Proficient in Excel; Table/Chart Creation
• None of the above

08

Please give examples of how you prepare for an expenditure review(s). What documents are essential, people, processes to assist with your success?

09

What type of tracking mechanism do you maintain to keep track of all contracts and their life cycle/history? Please share a detailed example.

10

Do you have experience preparing a departmental/agency operating budget?

• Yes
• No

11

If you answered yes to the question above, please provide a narrative of your level of experience preparing budgets for organizations. Please describe your prior experience and roles in the completion of an audit review process. Please put N/A if you do not have any experience

12

Please give examples of reports you have developed/maintained and was responsible for analyzing and reporting out statistical information. How many years of experience do you have?

13

Are you willing and able to participate as an essential employee? Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Prince Georges County Government

Address 1400 McCormick Drive, Suite 159

Largo, Maryland, 20774

Phone 301-883-6330

301-883-6330

Website http://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/