Salary: $88,790.38 - $143,840.46 Annually
Location : 200 Baltimore Street, La Plata, MD 20646, MD
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number:
Department: FAS BUDGET
Opening Date: 06/09/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

Summary
The hiring salary range for this position is $88,790.38 - $143,840.46 annually commensurate with experience.

Open until filled with a best consideration date of June 23, 2026.
This posting may close without notice.

Telework eligibility is determined by county policy and the approval of the hiring department.

Strategic budget and public finance leader with experience overseeing operating and capital budgets, long-range financial planning, and Capital Improvement Programs in a government environment. Strong background in budget analysis, fiscal management, debt planning, and executive-level reporting. Proven ability to lead teams, collaborate across departments, and provide clear financial recommendations to senior leadership and elected officials while ensuring accountability, accuracy, and regulatory compliance.
Charles County Government is seeking an experienced Assistant Chief of Budget to perform budget analysis work in preparing and administering departmental budgets for the County and supervise budget analysts dedicated to Capital Improvement Projects. Assistant Chief will be involved in analyzing budget requests, monitoring budgets during the fiscal year, and preparing recommendations regarding expenditures, fund transfers, and related budgetary matters. This position's assignments include responsibility for long-term operating and capital budgets for debt affordability limits and for special studies and projects. Assistant Chief will prepare the County's Budget Book and Official Statement for publication. Overall goals are set, and the worker determines the specific tasks and assignments to be performed, independently handling new, unusual problems and deviations encountered in the work.

Essential Job Functions

• Supervises Budget Analysts in the preparation and administration of Capital Improvement Program (CIP) financial reporting, project monitoring, year-end financial adjustments, bond compliance reporting, invoice and change order review, budget carryovers, and project closeout activities to ensure accurate fiscal management and regulatory compliance.
• Analyzes and makes recommendations for assigned department's operating budget requests, assists operating staff in preparing budgets, meet with departments and County Administrator to discuss, prepare presentation to be reviewed with County Commissioners; recommendations for changes to taxes and fees are made at this time.
• Reviews department's CIP request, meets with departments and County Administrator to discuss, analyze the impact on County's debt affordability, and prepares presentation to be reviewed with County Commissioners.
• Analyzes historical revenues, current revenues, department estimates, and five (5) year operating guidelines to provide a proposed next fiscal year revenue budget by line item for the General, Water & Sewer, Landfill, Environmental Service, and Watershed Protection and Restoration funds.
• Develops and maintains the Five-Year plans for operating and capital budgets for debt affordability limits. Prepares presentations on the Five-Year plans. Provide various "what if' scenarios based on Commissioner's direction.
• Analyzes the County's cash flow needs for determining the size of the next bond issue. Coordinates, prepares and edits the County's Official Statement for publication.
• Prepares analysis based on special requests.
• Trains and assists other analysts as needed. Provides lead work direction to other Budget/Administration staff.
• Prepares, coordinates, and edits the County's Budget Book for publication, web page and award submission.
• Provides financial information in response to inquiries from public and other governmental entities.
• Maintains, reviews, and monitors County-wide systems and controls for proper operations. Reconciles budget accounts and identifies variance, errors, and omissions in budget accounts and takes appropriate actions.
• Investigates spending proposals and makes recommendations, advises operating staff on fiscal management procedures, requirements, and alternatives.
• Performs duties of other positions in the unit as required.
• Manages the Budget Division in absence of the Chief of Budget.
• Acts as Team Lead on various assignments to include coordinating, directing staff, and review of work.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Business or Public Administration. Master's degree in finance or public administration preferred. Five (5) years of progressively responsible budget analysis experience including two (2) years supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.

Licenses or Certifications:

None.

Special Requirements/Qualifications:

May be subject to work beyond the normal scheduled hours of work

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the concepts and practices of budgeting and government accounting as applied to the requirements of the County and GAAP.
• Knowledge of automated systems and applications in an accounting environment.
• Ability to perform administrative budget analysis.
• Knowledge of grant regulations, policies, and guidelines.
• Ability to review and monitor County-wide systems and controls.
• Ability to create spreadsheets and graphs. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and associated software applications.
• Ability to examine accounts, account entries and transactions to identify errors and take appropriate actions.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to lead others in the work.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others encountered in the work.
• Ability to perform assignments with minimal supervision.

Additional Information
PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is sedentary with frequent periods of light physical activity and performed in office surroundings. Typical positions require workers to walk or stand for long periods; lift and carry up to 20 pounds; climb stairs, bend, reach, hold, grasp and turn objects; and use fingers to operate computer or typewriter keyboards. The work requires the ability to speak normally and to use normal or aided vision and hearing.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Principal duties of this job are performed in a general office environment.
Department/Division: Fiscal and Administrative Services/Budget

Pay Grade: 118

FLSA Status: Exempt

Telework Eligible: Yes

Reports To: Chief of Budget

Supervises: Budget Analyst(s)

Health Insurance
Charles County Government PAYS 70% of cost: Blue Choice Advantage and HMO Open Access plans, including prescription and vision coverage. CareFirst and Delta for dental coverage.

Flexible Spending Account
Provides medical and dependent care options.

Supplemental Income Products
Accident Policy, Critical Illness Policy, and Hospital Indemnity Policy.

Long Term Disability Insurance
No charge to employee. The benefit pays 60% of salary at date of disability, up to $5,000/month. Retiree Health Insurance New hires who elect health insurance coverage with County Government are enrolled in a Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Account (VEBA). This coverage allows employees to pay health insurance premiums and other medical expenses following retirement or separation from employment.

Life Insurance
No charge to employees (valued at 1.5x the annual salary, not to exceed $250,000). Supplemental insurance and dependent life insurance are available for an additional cost. Term and whole life policies available.

Pension Plan (Defined Benefit Retirement Plan) 401(a) Plan - Must work minimum 37.5 hrs/week. Participation is mandatory.

Deferred Compensation Plan
457(b) Governmental Plan - Available to all employees, regardless of hours worked.

Employee Leave
• Charles County Government full-time employees earn annual, sick, and paid time off (PTO).
• The County currently recognizes 20 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
• Away from work programs like paid parental leave and FMLA are available to employees.

Transfer of Sick Leave
New hires may be eligible to receive credit for up to 400 hours of sick leave from their previous employer when they begin employment.

Work Schedules
• Most work weeks are 37.5 hrs, and some positions may offer the opportunity for flexible work schedules or allow telework.

Additional Fringe Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement for full-time employees upon completion of probation period
• Discounted, Onsite Childcare at a County Government facility.
• House Keys 4 Employee Program offers assistance to full time employees who are first-time homebuyers.
• Free, Employee Wellness Programs
• Legal Resources (prepaid benefit)
• Employee Assistance Program (free, short-term counseling)

Benefits eligibility is for employees who work 30 hours or more per week unless otherwise noted. Effective: March 1, 2025
01

How many years of experience do you have performing budget analysis?

• 12+ years
• 10-11 years
• 8-9 years
• 6-7 years
• Less than 5 years

02

How many years of management experience do you have?

• 12+ years
• 10-11 years
• 8-9 years
• 6-7 years
• Less than 5 years

03

How do you typically follow up on anomalies when reviewing periodic budget reports?
04

What is the difference between an operating budget and capital budget?
05

The hiring salary range for this position is $88,790.38 - $116,315.53 annually, commensurate with experience. Salary will be determined for the selected candidate based on related experience and other factors. Internal candidates selected for this position will receive a salary according to the county's promotional pay increase policy. Please confirm that you are acknowledging this is the hiring salary range for this position.

• I acknowledge this is the hiring salary range for this position.

06

For the top candidate selected for this position, the next steps in the hiring process will include verification of employment history and reference checking. We will contact your current employer and two additional professional references following a conditional offer. We will also conduct a background check, driver record check and physical exam, if applicable, and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening before a final offer is extended. Please confirm that you are acknowledging that if you are the top candidate selected for this position, the steps described above will be taken during the hiring process.

• I confirm that I am acknowledging that if I am the top candidate selected for this position, the steps described above will be taken during the hiring process.

07

Are you a federal employee recently affected by a layoff/reduction in force?

• Yes
• No

Required Question