Budget Management Analyst

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 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 County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life. 

The Department of the Environment works for a healthy, beautiful and sustainable County through programs that provide clean water, flood control, recycling and waste management, litter prevention, sustainable animal management and pet adoption in partnership with residents and other stakeholders. Some of our core services include providing clean water services (Stormwater Management Division); flooding prevention for buildings and structures (Sustainability Division and Stormwater Management Division); collecting, processing and diverting waste from the County-operated landfill, commercial facilities and householders (Resource Recovery Division); providing sustainability services to reduce greenhouse gas and emission (Sustainability Division); and facilitating pet adoptions, managing an animal holding facility, issuing pet licenses, investigating cruelty complaints and conducting humane outreach and education events (Animal Services Division).   

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The Prince George’s County Department of The Environment is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Budget Management Analyst 3A, grade A24, in the Strategic Services Division. 

About this Position

 This is an advanced-level professional position responsible for administering and managing all phases of budgetary development and execution for the Department of the Environment (DoE), with a focus on grant budgeting, revenue analysis and oversight, and performance management. The incumbent conducts complex budget analyses, prepares financial forecasts, and develops recommendations that support strategic planning and operational decision-making. This role also leads the Department’s performance measurement and reporting functions, ensuring data accuracy and alignment with agency goals. Additionally, the incumbent provides technical guidance and training to colleagues and program staff involved in budget and grant management. This position requires frequent collaboration with internal divisions, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), the Office of Finance, and external grantors, including state and federal agencies.

Examples of Work

*Coordinates with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Office of Finance, and Divisional staff on the preparation, execution, and monitoring of grant and revenue budgets to ensure compliance with county and funding agency requirements.

* Prepares and updates detailed grant and revenue budget projections at established intervals, identifying and communicating variances to the Budget Manager and recommending corrective actions when needed.

*Analyzes planned expenditures to ensure alignment with available funding sources and advises program staff on the appropriate use of funds in accordance with grant terms and departmental budgets.

*Reviews and advances divisional procurement and grant requests, ensuring correct fund, account, cost center, and internal order numbers are used and that sufficient funds are available.

*Assists in the preparation of budget submissions and grant applications, ensuring alignment with guidance from the Director’s Office, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and funding agencies.

*Monitors expenditures and revenues for grant-funded and revenue-generating programs, and maintains an integrated database to support accurate financial tracking, forecasting, and reporting.

*Prepares monthly and quarterly financial management reports that analyze year-to-date expenditures, revenue collections, and drawdown activity, and facilitates timely and accurate grant reimbursement submissions.

*Leads the collection, validation, and reporting of grant fiscal data and performance measures from departmental divisions, ensuring all submissions meet funding agency and internal deadlines.

*Collaborates with staff and program leads to develop performance metrics and reporting tools that support departmental strategic goals and performance improvement initiatives.

*Designs and maintains dashboards, spreadsheets, and databases to visualize trends in revenue, spending, and performance outcomes for use in executive decision-making.

*Conducts training sessions and provides technical guidance to project managers and program staff on grant budgeting, reporting tools, SAP functionality, and fiscal regulations.

*Supports the grant closeout process, participates in audits and reviews, and resolves financial discrepancies by coordinating with internal and external partners.

*Maintains up-to-date knowledge of governmental budgeting practices, federal fiscal regulations (e.g., CFR), SAP systems, and performance reporting tools to ensure best practices and compliance.

*Proactively identifies and recommends improvements to grant, revenue, and performance reporting processes, enhancing the quality, timeliness, and usefulness of financial and performance data.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business/Public Management, Finance, Economics, Quantitative Analyses, or closely related field; plus two (2) years of progressively responsible administrative and budgeting experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

*Minimum of two (2) years of direct experience in grant budget management, including demonstrated knowledge of federal fiscal regulations (e.g., Code of Federal Regulations).

*Experience conducting revenue tracking and analysis, with the ability to interpret and apply complex funding guidelines and reporting requirements.

*Demonstrated ability to support or manage performance measurement and management reporting functions, including the use of performance indicators to inform decision-making and strategic planning.

*Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced functions), Word, and PowerPoint for data analysis, reporting, and presentation.

*Experience working with enterprise financial systems, such as SAP, is strongly preferred.

*Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with external stakeholders.

*Familiarity with local, state, or federal government budgeting processes is a plus.

Conditions of Employment

Applicants and employees within these select positions must demonstrate financial responsibility in personal finances as a condition of employment. Positions with financial responsibility within this class series may be subject to criminal history record checks and/or credit checks as a condition of hiring and periodically thereafter, as determined by the department head or the Office of Human Resources Management. An applicant or employee may be required to submit a request for a criminal history record check and/or credit check to the appropriate agency.

Incumbents may be considered ESSENTIAL employees and are required to work during emergency situations, including inclement weather, natural and man-made disasters, etc., and conform/perform according to Department/Agency policy/procedure.