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The Prince George's County Office of Management and Budget is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Budget Management Analyst (Budget Management Analyst I/II), grade G18 position, in Unit A. About the Position This is entry-level trainee professional level staff work, either assisting with conducting detailed analyses and providing recommendations concerning County Government or other County Agency's operating and capital budgets, performing moderately complex special issue and project management assignments, and/or performing program evaluation and management analyses assignments. Personal contacts for employees in this class are primarily with other employees and supervisors in the Office of Management and Budget, and Budget Management Liaisons within assigned Departments/Agencies.

The purpose of these contacts is to advise, persuade, often negotiate, and otherwise present analyses and recommendations about issues which have significant impact on operating and capital budget formulation and decision making, and other issues which have either political, legal, fiscal, social, environmental, tax rate and/or service delivery implications. While this class of work occasionally requires employees to meet or speak before the general public and citizen groups, it does not require incumbents to provide direct public service or assistance on a one-to-one basis. About the Agency The Office of Management and Budget supervises the County budget and provides expert guidance to agencies and administration on County fiscal policies, management analysis, and legislative and regulatory affairs.

Examples of Work Assists in performing the full range of budgetary/management analyses duties and responsibilities. Serves as liaison between the Office of Management and Budget and assigned departments and agencies for all aspects of budget preparation, review and administration. Assists in providing budget preparation instruction and guidance to assigned departments and agencies; provides technical assistance during budget preparation.

Assists in evaluating budgetary submissions for technical compliance and for funding implications upon program operations. Assists in preparing written and oral presentations describing requested budgets of assigned departments and agencies. Assists in participating in budgetary meetings with agency representatives, senior budget staff, and Council members and staff regarding budget proposals.

Assists in conducting 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. Assists in inspecting field operations of assigned departments and agencies and evaluates program and budgetary needs.

Assists in monitoring 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. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Bachelor'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.

Any equivalent combination of education, experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered. 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: August 27, 2026. Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details.

Job Location: 1301 McCormick Drive, Suite 4200, Largo, MD 20774 Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must: 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, if applicable. Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings, where applicable.

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 George's 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 George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace