Opening date August 19, 2022

Department Finance Closing date Open until filled

$64,514 $108,756 (A13)
Salary range $74,551 - $125,678 (A15)

There is one vacancy and the position will be filled at either the Budget Analyst or Senior Budget Analyst level depending on the
qualifications of the selected candidate.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since
every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically
spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performance of their duties just as
though they were actually listed in this job description.

JOB SUMMARY
Performs professional work in the evaluation and support of management of City wide budget ensuring
compliance with established policies, procedures and regulations, and does related work as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

For Budget Analyst 
Assists with formulation of budget guidelines and participates in the preparation of operating or capital budgets,

as assigned, subject to the appropriate authority of the City Council; 

Analyzes, revises, and develops proposed budgets for management review; participates in the presentation and

defense of budgets to the City Council; provides professional support in the administration and control of

budget components; 

Assists with analytical studies of departmental organizational structures and systems, policies, and procedures,

administrative techniques, and operations; prepares recommendations for management review; 

Maintains contacts with department representatives, MIT staff, purchasing staff, other applicable city staff

members, and governmental and private specialists in related fields. 

Provides support to the City Finance Director during council presentations for fiscal year budgets including fund

transfers, grant awards, internal fund transfers, and other related actions; 

Assists Finance Director and City Manager during financial committee meetings, as required, by providing

detailed budgetary information and related research as requested;



Performs a wide variety of related professional tasks; 

Provides various reports to City Manager and Finance Director; and 

Performs other related job duties as assigned.

For Senior Budget Analyst 
Uses Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and the City's financial system extensively to develop budget book materials and

other budget-related presentations. 

Monitors and maintains current budget appropriation; assists with the preparation and execution of budget

amendments as necessary to reach short-term and long-term objectives. 

Coaches and assists program managers in their financial management efforts. 

Prepares data for use by departments in developing their budget submissions; providing assistance and

guidance for program managers; evaluating the reasonableness of budget submissions; developing revenue and

expenditure projections; tracking changes to the budget plan; consolidating data and preparing reports; and

preparing material for Mayor and Council meetings. 

Performs complex internal and external research on budget issues. 

Prepares budget-related communications with City departments, government agencies, businesses, and citizens. 

Prepares personnel projections, maintains the position control system, and monitors quarterly personnel

savings. 

Provides guidance, counsels, and trains City staff in the use of financial software, including the City's financial

system and complex spreadsheet applications necessary for budget preparation and monitoring. 

Assists the Budget Manager in maintaining the budget software tools. 

Prepares and presents Quarterly Financial Reports to Mayor and Council. 

Assists with formulation of budget guidelines and participates in the preparation of operating or capital budgets,

as assigned, subject to the appropriate authority of the City Council; 

Analyzes, revises, and develops proposed budgets for management review; participates in the presentation and

defense of budgets to the City Council; provides professional support in the administration and control of

budget components; 

Assists with analytical studies of departmental organizational structures and systems, policies, and procedures,

administrative techniques, and operations; prepares recommendations for management review; 

Maintains contacts with department representatives, MIT staff, purchasing staff, other applicable city staff

members, and governmental and private specialists in related fields. 

Provides support to the City Finance Director during council presentations for fiscal year budgets including fund

transfers, grant awards, internal fund transfers, and other related actions; 

Assists Finance Director and City Manager during financial committee meetings, as required, by providing

detailed budgetary information and related research as requested; 

Performs a wide variety of related professional tasks; 

Provides various reports to City Manager and Finance Director; and 

Performs other related job duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:

For Budget Analyst

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university, with major course work in public or business
administration, finance, or accounting, supplemented by graduate study in business or public management;
and considerable technical experience in public management or finance administration; or an equivalent
combination of education and experience to meet the knowledge, skills and abilities of the position.

For Senior Budget Analyst

A graduate degree in public or business administration, finance, or accounting; and senior level experience in
managing technical financial operations and managing technical budget personnel in a non-traditional budget
environment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience to meet the knowledge, skills and
abilities of the position.

Special Qualifications:
Consent to chemical substance screening consistent with mandated Federal, State and City guidelines and
programs, to include random tests for the detection of drug or alcohol use.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

Knowledge of modern public administration and management practices. 

Knowledge of governmental budget methods. 

Knowledge of public and private grants administration. 

Skill implementing tact and diplomacy in dealing with vendors and department heads/representatives; 

Skill in exercising initiative, resourcefulness, good judgment and professional integrity; 

Ability to use math and computers for word processing and in financial systems; 

Ability to interpret grants and aid regulations. 

Ability to analyze problems and make sound recommendations for resolution. 

Ability to apply effective human and public relations techniques in dealing with individuals, employees,

departmental officials and representatives of the public. 

Ability to write and edit management and analytical narrative reports and budget material. 

Ability to operate standard office equipment including copier, computer, fax machine, mailing machine, etc.; 

Ability to operate computers for data entry, word processing and/or accounting purposes; 

Ability to establish policies for using, acquiring, and/or maintaining heavy or complex machinery; 

Ability to establish policies for using, acquiring, and/or maintaining technology systems; 

Ability to create and guide implementation of capital improvement plans or programs; 

Ability to create budgets for and guide implementation of major construction projects; and 

Ability to create budgets for and guide implementation of new technology systems.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS

The work is sedentary work which requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible
amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the
human body. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: 

Balancing ability: sufficient to maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing or
crouching. 

Crouching ability: sufficient to bend the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine. 

Dexterity ability: sufficient to pick, pinch, type, hold, or otherwise work, primarily with fingers and with
the whole hand. 

Grasping ability: sufficient to apply pressure to an object with the fingers and palm. 

Hearing ability: sufficient to perceive the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without
correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the
discrimination in sound. 

Mental Acuity: sufficient to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes. 

Reaching ability: sufficient to extend hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction. 

Repetitive Motion: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers. 

Speaking ability: sufficient to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word including the
ability to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately and concisely. 

Standing ability: Particularly for sustained periods of time. 

Visual ability: sufficient to effectively operate office equipment including copier, computer, etc.; to
read and write reports, correspondence, instructions, etc. 

Walking ability: sufficient to move about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or
move from one work site to another.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires me to be sensitive to change and responsive to
changing goals, priorities, and needs.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Candidates must complete a City of Annapolis application form : . In the alternative, applicants may contact Human
Resources at HR@annapolis.gov for a paper application to complete and return by the application deadline.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to political or religious
opinion or affiliation, race, creed, color, sex, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual
orientation, gender identity or genetic information. The City of Annapolis is an Equal Employment
Opportunity/ADA Compliant Employer.