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SSA Budget Lead

State Of Maryland

Job Location:

Baltimore, MD - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 71805 - 92894

Posted: 29 September 2026 (14 hours ago)

Application Deadline: 27 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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.

GRADE

STD0017

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland Department of Human Services

Office of Budget and Finance

25 S. Charles Street

Baltimore MD 21201

Main Purpose of Job

The major function of this position is to provide staff support and assistance as a lead Budget Analyst for a budget team assigned to prepare monitor and enforce a specified DHS administrations central and local budget. The Lead Budget Analyst is responsible for the development negotiation and execution of the Social Services Administration/Child Welfare budgets as well as the assignment and review of work of lower-level analyst and support analyst ensures that funds for the provision of services are obtained and managed in a manner consistent with all State and Federal guidelines and overall Department goals.

POSITION DUTIES

Systematically evaluates financial systems data structures and agency formatting needs to establish robust monitoring methodologies across departmental programs.
Ongoing analysis of fiscal data the position assesses operational impacts program success and compliance with program regulations and grant proposals.
Maintain fiscal integrity and oversight agency budgets expenditure projections and routine financial reports for Office of Budget and Finance (OBF) management the CFO and executive staff.
Prepares comprehensive budget instruction guidelines and distributes them to both central administrations and local departments to ensure standardized request submissions across the agency.
Establish a sound basis for future funding the position gathers and evaluates prior-year expenditures to identify spending trends while projecting upcoming financial needs based on programmatic plans and designs.
Reviews administration submissions recommends appropriate funding levels additions deletions or adjustments and actively justifies and defends all budget recommendations to Office of Budget and Finance (OBF) management.
Provides comprehensive administrative support manages daily office workloads prepares official correspondence and oversees assigned program projects.
Ensure effective governance the position actively participates in internal meetings committees and specialized workgroups as directed by leadership.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must meet all minimum (and selective) qualifications to be considered and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.

Experience:Eight years of experience in budget preparation presentation and execution.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university and four years of experience in budget preparation presentation and execution for the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute graduate education from an accredited college or university in accounting business administration economics finance political science or public administration at a rate of 30 credit hours for five years of requiredexperience.

may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military serviceexperience as a commissioned officer in the Budget Officer classifications or Financial Management specialty codes in the Budgeting field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicantswho possess the following preferred qualification(s).Include clear and specific information on your application regardingyour qualifications.

One year of experience with the Maryland Financial Management Information System (FMIS).
One year of experience with the Budget Analysis and Reporting System (BARS).
One year of experience preparing and/or overseeing a budget in a government agency.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified Better Qualified or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

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

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The examination will consist of a rating of your education training and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be asked to complete a supplemental questionnaire. The supplemental questionnaire may be used as part of the rating process. Therefore it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.

For education obtained outside the U.S. a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service is required prior to hire.

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

Personal Leave- new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date).

Annual Leave ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year.

Sick Leave fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year.

Parental Leave up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child.

Holidays State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holiday per year.

Pension State employees earn credits towards a retirement pension.

Positions may be eligible for telework.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online you may mail a paper application and supplement questionnaire to: Attention: Trelia Gunter Department of Human Services Examination Services Unit 25 S. Charles Street Suite 1100 Baltimore MD 21201.

Or email ; voice .

All mailed documents must include the applicants name and the job number and must be received by 5 p.m. on the closing date. Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the application.

If additional information is required the preferred method is to upload. If unable to upload please email requested information only to . Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay.

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

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.

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