Management and Budget Specialist Ii, Grade N22 - Rockville, United States - Montgomery County Government

Montgomery County Government

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Rockville, United States

4 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

This position will be underfilled at the Management and Budget Specialist II
level, Grade N22. There is a non-competitive promotional opportunity to a Management and Budget Specialist III
level, Grade N25.

About the Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT)**MCDOT's mission is to move people and connect places with seamless, equitable transportation options that are safe, environmentally responsible, and support economic growth and vibrancy in Montgomery County. MCDOT supports its residents, commuters and visitors with transit options and infrastructure that provide seamless transportation services to the public.

The
Division of Transit Services coordinates transit services in Montgomery County.

Transit accomplishes an essential mobility mission of the County, connecting people, communities, workplaces, educational institutions, recreational opportunities, and many other essential destinations.

The Division plans, schedules and manages the County's own Ride On bus system consisting of County owned and operated buses.

The Ride On system is designed to complement the service provided by the other transit providers in the County and provides almost 20 million trips per year.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
MCDOT seeks to fill the Management and Budget Specialist II in the Division of Transit Services, Management Services Unit.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

Assess budget requests that include benchmarking, trend analysis, financial projections, and program evaluation, ensuring all budgetary decisions are grounded in sound financial reasoning.
Prepare compelling reports, presentations, and analyses that not only compare budget versus actual expenses, but also identify key opportunities and potential constraints.
Perform monthly reconciliations to guarantee transaction accuracy. Additionally, create and present financial and budgetary analyses to management, providing a clear and insightful view of spending plans and overall fiscal health.

WHO WE ARE SEEKING:

Deep understanding of accounting principles, financial analysis, and budgetary analyses.
Strong knowledge of statistical functions, data modeling, and the ability to use computer programs for data manipulation, analysis, and budget creation.
Proficiency to build financial models to forecast future budget needs and address different scenarios.
Aptitude to translate complex financial data and budgetary concepts into clear, concise language for diverse audiences. This includes collaborating effectively with various departments and explaining these concepts to individuals from both technical and nonfinancial backgrounds.
Commitment to ensuring all financial data and budget figures are flawlessly precise. This includes a keen eye for detail that catches even the smallest discrepancies, guaranteeing the integrity of the entire budgeting process.
Adept in identifying spending variances and coming up with solutions to keep the budget on track.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This position requires the ability to attend meetings or perform work at locations outside the office.

To ensure a positive workplace and to comply with Federal, State and County laws, the incumbent is responsible for completing mandatory trainings within the first three to six months or within the specified timeframe.

For information about Montgomery County's comprehensive benefit offerings, please visit the
MCG Careers Total Rewards webpage and check out our competitive benefits

The anticipated salary range in hiring for this position is: $68,350 - $88,643.

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Montgomery County Government also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, please refer to the Careers webpage on _Hiring Preference_._

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If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume._

Minimum Qualifications

Experience:
Two (2) year of professional experience reviewing, analyzing, and monitoring operating and/or capital budgets, including analysis of and reporting on management and programmatic issues having budgetary implications

Education:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree.

Equivalency:
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

Preferred Criteria
Preference for interviews will be given to applicants with experience in the following.

Please address this information in a separate section of the resume:

Experience in explaining and justifying budgeting processes and financial analyses
Knowledge of fiscal management, coupled with an understanding leveraging technology to gather, analyze, and interpret financial data.
If selected for consideration for this positi