Budget Director

Introduction

When you join the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) you join a team of more than 5000 employees across the state dedicated to positively changing the lives of more than 1 million Marylanders each year. We do this by providing economic support preventive services and caring for children and adults.

We aim to deliver services so that we more quickly meet the needs of the people we serve. At DHS we grapple with hard questions to find new ways to foster a culture of bold innovation. We do this to ensure that in Maryland we leave no one behind.

This is a Management Service position that serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

GRADE

23

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland Department of Human Services

Budget & Finance

25 S. Charles Street

Baltimore MD 21201

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position and how it relates to the mission of the agency. The Budget Director position has primary responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the D epartment of Human Resources (DHR) Budget Management Division (BMD) which includes overseeing all phases of budget management planning development negotiation execution and monitoring. This position monitors and executes the agencys budget including proper fiscal addition the Director is responsible for management of state-wide accounting and budgeting systems. Direct supervision is provided to three fiscal managers responsible for four to six staff members each .

POSITION DUTIES

• Ensure maximization of the utilization of Federal and State funds through strategically planning budgetary policy and implementation.
• Review of all requests requiring the utilization of Federal Funds such as TANF Title IV-E Title XIX Discretionary and Block Grant funding.
• Assign review and direct preparation and submission of fiscal and economic impact analyses for DHS and State sponsored legislative bills.
• Review and approve financial segments of contracts grant submissions reports and other pertinent programmatic documents that impact the fiscal condition of the Department and State.
• Review coordinate and recommend changes to legislative packages to be presented to Senate and House committees by DHS Administrations at the Legislative Budget Hearing s.
• Assign direct and review the preparation and presentation of the departmental balance sheet items utilizing current expenditure reports and other relevant data and information.
• Reviews and responds to audits both external and legislative audits with corrective action plans when required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

E ducation : A Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administrati on Finance Accounting Public Administration Public Policy or related a rea .

Experience : Five years of professional experience in analyzing and developing financial budget and control systems across multiple programs including two years of experience with Maryland State budgeting procedures and one year of supervisory experience.

Notes : Applicants may substitute one year of professional accounting or auditing experience for one year of the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The Ideal candidate will possess the following :

One year of experience of program budgeting and allocation of financial resources.

One year experience in the interpretation of State and Federal Statutes and regulations.

One year of experience interpre ting appropriations-related legislation and policies.

One year of experience working in a federal state or municipal government accounting or finance systems .

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be placed on the employment (eligible) list. The resulting list may be used for future vacancies with this agency or other state agencies.

If you are in State service and are a promotional candidate your salary will be determined in accordance with State of Maryland guidelines.

BENEFITS

As an employee of the State of Maryland you will have access to outstanding benefits including : health insurance dental and vision plans offered at a low cost. CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS : STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS .

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online you may mail a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to Maryland Department of Human Services EmploymentServices Attention : Stacey Nelson 25 South Charles St Room 1116-L Baltimore Maryland 21201.

If you have any questions concerning the recruitment process for this position please email Stacey Nelson at ; include the job title and recruitment # in the subject line.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management Recruitment and Examination Division at or .

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 States diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

Required Experience :

Director

Key Skills

Forecasting,Microsoft Access,Microsoft Word,Military Experience,Pivot tables,Accounting,Microsoft Powerpoint,Microsoft Excel,Financial Analysis,Budgeting,DoD Experience,Financial Management

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1