Budget Analyst DPW - Department of Public Works

POSTING DATE: 10/15/2025

Salary Range: $70,509.00 - $127,043.00 Annually

Our Benefits                                       

The city offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans. This office also supplies wellness programs, support groups, and workshops. You can learn about our benefits here: https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits

Get to Know Us 

Welcome to the City of Baltimore! Experience the reward of a fulfilling career and enjoy the added element of excitement in a vibrant, diverse atmosphere. The City of Baltimore offers limitless opportunities to help drive social impact, both on the job and in the community, while serving its citizens. Join us in making Baltimore a great place to live and work. In the City of Baltimore, we hire great people and provide them with the skills and opportunities to grow toward their career aspirations. If you are looking for a career change or interested in learning more, explore our opportunities and benefits plans. We are excited to have you as a part of the City of Baltimore Team!

CLASS DEFINITION

A Budget Analyst DPW acts as the leader and coordinator of a budget team and performs complex budget and management analysis and fiscal research. Work of this class may lead budget/fiscal analysts, but does not involve full supervisory duties or responsibilities.

Incumbents receive general supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek. Work is performed in an office where working conditions are normal. Work requires minimal physical effort.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:

EDUCATION: Have bachelor's degree in business, public administration, public policy, economics, accounting, statistics, political science or operations research from an accredited college or university.              

AND

EXPERIENCE: Have two years of experience in the analysis of budgets, management operations, government programs, statistics, economics, public policy, legislation or systems.

OR

NOTES EQUIVALENCIES: Have a master’s degree in business, public administration, public policy, economics, accounting, statistics, political science or operations research from an accredited college or university may substitute for one year of the experience requirement.

**APPLICATION DEADLINE: Please submit your application no later than 12:00 AM on the closing date to be eligible for consideration. 

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of budgetary principles and practices.

• Skill in the techniques and application of management research and analysis.

• Skill in the utilization of standard business software programs such as spreadsheets, word processing, database, presentation and graphics programs.

• Ability to act as a technical expert on specific agency budget areas.

• Ability to coordinate budget processes, including budget planning, control, forecasting, preparation and publishing.

• Ability to advise and represent superiors on budget matters.

• Ability to conduct complex and sensitive budget and management studies and special assignments, analyze findings and make effective recommendations.

• Ability to provide direction and leadership to a team of budget/management analysts.

• Ability to review and guide the work of others.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with City agency managers and other personnel.

• Ability to express ideas and abstract thoughts clearly in oral or written form.

• Ability to make presentations before groups and respond to questions and defend information efficiently and effectively.

Background Check                      

NOTE: Those eligibles who are under final consideration for appointment will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information.

Probation 

All people, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-month probation. 

Eligibility 

Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.                

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. 

Selection Process 

All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.

Examination Process
 

Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented in your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. 

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. The initial financial disclosure must be submitted within 30 days of hire.  

Your Recruiter: Katrina Bayton

If you have any questions please contact Katrina Bayton, Recruitment Talent & Acquisition Specialist II via email at Katrina.Bayton1@baltimorecity.gov.

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodation during the hiring process should contact Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application. 

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