Position Information

　　Functional TitleSr. Budget Analyst

　　Recruitment Category TypeStandard

　　Functional CategoryFinance/Accounting

　　GradeGS.13

　　FLSA StatusExempt

　　Requisition Number24-0195

　　Number of Vacancies1

　　Job LevelStaff

　　Job CodeN/A

　　Job Description Summary

　　Organization NameBudget

　　Reports toSection Manager, Budget

　　Full or Part TimeFull Time

　　If Part Time how many hours per week

　　Regular or TemporaryRegular

　　Position End Date (if temporary)

　　Work Schedule

　　Monday – Friday

　　8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

　　Position LocationLaurel

　　Position Summary Information

　　General Summary

　　TheSr. Budget Analystparticipates in annual development and administration of the Commission’s Budget and Capital Improvements Program ( CIP ) and related programs with an emphasis on fiscal analysis. The Sr. Budget Analyst performs advanced budget and CIP analyses and cost/benefit analyses.

　　Essential Functions

　　Analyzes assigned budget and CIP submissions, program workload estimates, and unit costs

　　Prepares and analyzes tables of actual and projected expenditures and workload data

　　Performs high level calculations, analysis and cost-of-service and rate modeling

　　Reviews and interprets proposed policy changes for fiscal impact and legislative reports

　　Serves as lead in ad hoc working groups and as department representative and consider the broader interests of the Commission

　　Leads multi-department strategic sourcing teams developing guidance regarding procurement negotiation strategies and execution by coordinating efforts among multiple organizations and staff, leading meetings, monitoring progress of action items and developing end products and deliverables

　　Regularly provides expertise and counsel to customers (e.g. department directors, division manager, others.)

　　Makes recommendations by interpreting and incorporating federal/state laws and regulations and organizational policy that impact programs/activities, local government responsibility, or the public

　　Coordinates closely with personnel involved in the CIP , information only projects and the operating budget

　　Provides Questica/Enterprise Business Systems (or similar budget systems) training and analytical support to personnel involved in the CIP and the operating budget

　　Reviews, analyzes and evaluates budget and CIP submissions, gathers data and confers with organization staff

　　Prepares tables, charts, graphs and writes assigned sections of the budget and CIP to be included in the final document

　　Performs detailed analysis of payroll and personnel information to produce and publish status of employment Reports

　　Performs detailed analysis of revenue and expense data, monitors the financial status of the Commission on a monthly basis, projects year-end budget performance and reports results to upper management, the Commission, the county executives, county councils and bond rating agencies

　　Develops numerous displays, charts, and reports in response to requests for budget information from staffs from Montgomery and Prince George’s counties and Commission management

　　Monitors expenses against approved budget allocations and notifies supervisor and management of current or projected significant variances

　　Performs many widely varying and functionally diverse assignments that requires in-depth analysis and problem solving

　　Other Functions

　　Participates in coordinating plans, multi-year programs and objectives of the Commission with those of local government bodies

　　Conducts or assists in a wide variety of financial studies

　　Communicates vision, mission and strategic priorities of the Commission when interacting with organizational stakeholders including department directors, county council staff and customers

　　Develops and delivers in-service training programs regarding budget and CIP submissions to assigned organizations

　　Represents the budget division in special projects and task forces both internal and external to WSSC Water

　　Performs other related duties as required

　　Work Environment And Physical Demands

　　Work is performed in a business casual work environment.

　　Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

　　Thorough knowledge of public administration with emphasis on budgeting, and thorough knowledge of cost accounting, supplemented by knowledge of the Commission’s overall objectives and operations

　　Superior analytical and problem-solving skills and demonstrates the ability to apply these attributes in the execution of solutions

　　Thorough knowledge of the products within the Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to use these and other computer software to expedite these duties and to prepare concise and comprehensive reports for presentation both verbally and in writing

　　Ability to synthesize data based on broad understanding of organization impact and professional expertise

　　Ability to conduct pertinent research and make thorough analysis to contribute to sound management decisions to prepare clear and comprehensive reports

　　Ability to establish effective working relations and to work tactfully, courteously, and effectively with WSSC Water personnel, Commissioners, county officials, and the general public

　　Minimum Education, Experience Requirements

　　Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field;

　　5+ years of experience in the field of budget, financial analysis, accounting, or related field

　　OR

　　High School diploma or equivalent

　　9+ years of experience in the field of budget, financial analysis, accounting, or related field

　　Additional Requirements

　　Completion of the WSSC Water Financial Disclosure statement within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter.

　　Preferences

　　3 years of experience in using Microsoft Office Suite Products (Word, Excel, Access, & PowerPoint) with demonstrated ability to integrate office software into a comprehensive document

　　Experience with Oracle Financials

　　Salary$83,798 - $142,457

　　Posting Detail Information

　　EEO Statement

　　AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

　　It is the policy of the Commission to select new employees and to promote current employees without regard to race, sexual orientation, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, or handicap. The Commission does not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability and will make reasonable accommodation for any disability that does not result in undue hardship for the Commission.

　　Close Date

　　Open Until FilledYes

　　Special Instructions to Applicants

　　Additional Information

　　All applicants selected will be subject to drug screening and a background check/verification.

　　Eligibile Applicants will be reviewed after 2/8/24.

　　Supplemental Questions

　　Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

　　Do you have a High School diploma or equivalent?Yes

　　No

　　Are you proficient in Microsoft Office applications (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)?Yes

　　No

　　Do you have experience with Oracle Financials?Yes

　　No

　　Do you have experience preparing and monitoring budgets?Yes

　　No

　　Will you, now or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status?Yes

　　No

　　Are you an eligible veteran of any branch of the armed forces who has received an honorable discharge or Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of Military Service, the spouse of an eligible veteran who has a service-connected disability or the surviving spouse of a deceased eligible veteran?

　　Yes

　　No

　　Applicant Documents

　　Required Documents

　　ResumeOptional Documents

　　Cover Letter/Letter of Application