Analyst III - Budget
Job in
Baltimore, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, 21203, USA
Listed on 2026-06-08
Listing for:
Baltimore City Public Schools
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-08
Job specializations:
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Finance & Banking
Financial Manager, Financial Analyst, Financial Reporting, Financial Compliance
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Number
Start Date
Open Date 05/01/2026
Closing Date 06/14/2026
Performs complex budget analysis, fiscal research and related budgeting tasks for academic, administrative, and/or enterprise functional areas. Functions as a team lead on major budget projects and provides guidance and instruction to other Budget Analysts. Reviews and monitors complex budgets for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures, standards and regulatory requirements. Leads training and presentations for principals and other management staff on budget matters.
Essential Functions
* Reviews and analyzes complex budgets and makes appropriate recommendations regarding budget requests and allocations.
* Supervises and coordinates projects and project teams of Budget Analysts. Provides training, guidance and instruction as needed.
* Recommends and interprets the application of budgetary policies, regulations, and procedures.
* Coordinates and assists City Schools personnel with management plans for specific budget and expenditure allocations.
* Prepares complex budgets and budget narratives. Monitors budgeted revenue/expenditures to actual revenue/expenditures and prepares budget amendments as required.
* Plans and performs a variety of budget/expenditure projections and fiscal simulations, analyses and calculations. Conducts special studies and analyses.
* Analyzes financial and budgetary statements; identifies trends and concerns with recommended solutions.
* Develops and maintains comprehensive statistical data and prepares periodic budgetary reports and statements.
* Functions as a budget management resource/advisor for City Schools departments.
* Prepares and delivers detailed written and oral budget reports and presentations, including graphics as appropriate. Prepares charts, graphs and diagrams to illustrate the budget, expenditure and revenue status.
* Monitors compliance with legislation and other legal requirements throughout the budget cycle.
* Performs cost analyses of salary proposals for the collective bargaining process.
* Assists in the administration and maintenance of informational databases.
* Trains new administrators and/or appropriate finance department staff in budgeting procedures and policies.
* Utilizes resources appropriately to complete work in the most efficient manner; proactively communicates the status of work; participates and contributes fully as a team member; and exercises sound judgment and decision-making skills to resolve sensitive matters.
* Maintains confidential and sensitive information.
* Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and non-discrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school board policies, administrative regulations, and professional standards.
Maximum Salary 141644.00
Minimum Salary 83039.00
Desired Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration or related field. Degree must be from an accredited college or institution.
* Five years of experience in budgeting or related financial analysis to include at least one year in a lead or supervisory capacity. Specific experience using Oracle Financials preferred.
* CPA desirable.
* Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of budget management and analysis and fiscal research.
* Demonstrated skill in reconciling accounts and preparing clear, concise and comprehensive reports and recommendations.
* Ability to establish and develop outcome measures for use in benchmarking or determining the effectiveness and efficiency of academic and operational programs.
* Ability to effectively explain and present budgeting principles and concepts to non-financial managers.
* Ability to use statistical concepts and methods and to mathematically analyze expenditure patterns, forecast revenues, cost out various types of proposals, and analyzes reports for potential problems.
* Ability to manage budget data analyses and reporting using specialized computer applications for financial management such as Oracle.
* Proficient in the use of technical computer applications, including Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint…
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