Budget & Fiscal Analyst

THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION

CITY OF BALTIMORE, OFFICE OF COUNCIL PRESIDENT

BUDGET & FISCAL ANALYST

Baltimore City Council

OPENING DATE: 1/30/2024

CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled

SALARY: $68,289.00 - $109,521.00

The Budget & Fiscal Analyst for the Baltimore City Council is located in the Office of the Council President and is a member of the City Council's Finance and Budget group. The Budget & Fiscal Analyst is expected to conduct independent, complex financial and policy analysis of legislation introduced before the City Council. Furthermore, the Budget & Fiscal Analyst:

• Reviews, studies, analyzes and makes recommendations on the annual City budget;

• Applies analytics (statistics and operations research) to business data to describe, predict, and improve business performance;

• Performs within and disseminates clearly defined day-to-day operating procedures for a unit;

• Possesses the ability and responsibilities weighted toward a general level of knowledge to supervise/coordinate homogeneous functions;

• Performs as a project manager for a budgeted project that is intra-divisional or program in scope;

• Builds relationships with key stakeholders (local) as needed to achieve the mission of the agency or the City government;

• Authors reports on the City budget, fiscal policies and procedures, revenue and expenditure estimates; appropriations to City agencies;

• Conducts special fiscal and/or budgetary studies as requested by the City Council Director of Finance and Budget;

• Writes reports on the fiscal relationship of the City government with State, Federal, County and other governments and organizations;

• Attends relevant conferences and consults industry publications to learn about and implement best practices associated with public budgeting and public finance;

• Establishes a working relationship with policy and data analysts across city agencies;

• Demonstrates an ability to deliver complex analysis in clear language for wide public consumption; and

• Attends City Council Meetings, relevant committee hearings, and performs related work as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public and business administration and management, including the process of planning, organizing, staffing, directing and controlling.

• Knowledge of methods and procedures for the collection or organization, interpretation and presentation of information.

• Knowledge of the basic principles of finance, accounting, budgeting, fiscal controls and statistics.

• Ability to analyze and evaluate, on a quantitative or qualitative basis, the effectiveness of program operation in meeting established goals and objectives.

• Ability to adapt and apply the concepts and techniques of financial best-practices and analysis to the needs of specific projects.

• Ability to identify problem areas and recommend solutions based on logical consideration of alternatives.

• Ability to interpret and apply a variety of laws, rules, regulations, standards and procedures.

• Ability to prepare and present reports and/or recommendations clearly and concisely.

• Ability to compile financial and operational data and to analyze charts and reports, statistics, budgets and financial statements.

• Knowledge of the background, issues, and current trends in municipal government finance and other related urban studies (preferred, not required).

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, departmental personnel and personnel of other governmental agencies and institutions.

• Ability to estimate, develop and/or assess the fiscal impact (changes in revenues and/or costs) associated with proposed legislation to help Councilmembers understand the fiscal consequences of their decision-making.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, and/or Public Management or related field from an accredited four-year college or university, combined with at least two (2) years of professional-level administrative experience, operations or technical work, analysis and evaluation of fiscal analysis of government agency programs, processes, policies or procedures.

Equivalencies

• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Residency

• Baltimore City residency preferred but not required.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATES

Not Applicable.

ABOUT THE CITY COUNCIL

The City Council is the City's legislative body, with the power to enact all ordinances and resolutions. City Council members are elected from fourteen districts, and the President is elected at large, by all voters of the City. The fifteen City Council members, along with the Mayor, act only by ordinance, resolution or motion. They adopt and may alter the annual budget and confirm the Mayor's appointments. The City Council is responsible for the appropriation and issuance of bonds. The City Council determines its own rules of procedure, and its meetings are open to the public. City Council members are elected every four years. They are elected to geographic districts of roughly the same proportion of population.

ABOUT THE CITY OF BALTIMORE'S WORKFORCE

With a 15,000+ employee stakeholder workforce, the City of Baltimore's occupations span from executive and managerial to laboring, including public health and safety, clerical, technical, administrative, and support capacities throughout the metropolitan area. Operating under a Civil Service System, the majority of stakeholders are represented by one of nine labor unions; with a large body of appointed positions.

This career opportunity offers a comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary, commensurate with education and experience. Individuals under final consideration for appointment to this position will be required to submit to a criminal background check. This position will remain posted until the closing date listed or until filled.

NOTES:

EDUCATION ACCREDITATION: Applicants' education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK: Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to authorize the release of and successfully complete a criminal conviction check

The City of Baltimore is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Financial Disclosure:

This position is required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law.