Management Analyst I (HHS Finance and Administration)

This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice.  Applicants are advised to apply promptly.

Pay Schedule VI, Grade 26, Regular Schedule 35 hours per week

A vacancy exists in the Department of Health and Human Services, Finance and Administration.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring in this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application.  Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note:  Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered.  A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position.  Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

You must attach your transcript(s)/degree(s) and/or professional license(s)/certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.
 
Failure to submit proof of professional Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered.  Proof of professional licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.
Job Purpose
Under general supervision, performs professional fiscal, administrative, and analytical duties.

Essential Job Duties

• Participates in the formulation, execution, and control of budgets.
• Researches and gathers budgetary data.
• Analyzes expenses, revenues, and other budgetary data.
• Reviews, monitors, and tracks expenditures.
• Ensures that expenditures are within appropriations and spending guidelines.
• Prepares budget requests, justifications, and related fiscal documents.
• Formulates budget proposals.
• Prepares budget projections.
• Facilitates the procurement of goods, services, supplies, and equipment.
• Prepares and processes contracts.
• Provides advice and guidance to agency staff regarding purchasing activities.
• Reviews purchase requests, requisitions, direct payments, and procurement card purchases.
• Maintains automated purchasing and financial systems.
• Researches and reports on a variety of informational, operational, and management issues.
• Analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of policies, procedures, operations, and methods.
• Analyzes staffing requirements, work scheduling, equipment and facilities.
• Performs fiscal analyses of management proposals.
• Collects and compiles data.
• Performs statistical analysis of data.
• Writes and presents comprehensive reports and memorandums.
• Administers grants.
• Prepares grant application submittals.
• Monitors and tracks grant expenditures to ensure they are in accordance with guidelines and appropriation balances.
• Participates in special projects as assigned.

Examples of Other Duties
May represent the department at meetings or on committees.  May supervise clerical or support personnel. Performs other related duties as required.

NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.Required Education and Experience 
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, preferably in business administration, public administration, economics, or a related field.

Experience involving the analysis and evaluation of budgets, systems, policies and procedures, organizations, and programs may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of four years for the required education.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Entry Level)

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public and business administration. 
• Knowledge of current office practices, procedures, and systems. 
• Knowledge of English grammar and usage. 
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of budgeting and statistical data analysis.
• Skill in the use of personal computers and office software packages.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral forms.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to understand and apply Baltimore County and departmental rules, regulations, policies and procedures. 
• Ability to research, analyze, and report on a variety of management issues.
• Ability to formulate, execute, and control budgets.
• Ability to perform statistical analysis of data.
• Ability to administer grants and contracts.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Full Performance)

• Knowledge of County and departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. 
• Knowledge of County budgetary and purchasing processes, procedures, and methods.
• Skill in researching, analyzing, and reporting on a variety of management issues. 
• Skill in formulating, executing, and controlling budgets. 
• Skill in performing statistical analysis of data. 
• Skill in administering grants and contracts.

Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education
Applicants are required to submit proof of professional licenses, certifications and education to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of professional Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of professional licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Proof of Degree Equivalency
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org)

Mail or deliver documents to
ATTN: Management Analyst I -F&A
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204

You must attach your transcript(s)/degree(s) and/or professional license(s)/certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.

Physical and Environmental Conditions
The work of this classification is essentially sedentary but may involve occasional travel between work sites.

Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment background investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks.