Budget Officer

Prince George's County, MD

$95K — $149K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Accounting, Business/Public Management, Finance, Economics, Quantitative Analyses, or a related field.
  • Four years of progressive experience in administration and budgeting, including two years in a supervisory role.
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered; supervisory experience is non-negotiable.
  • Preferred: Five years in budget administration or governmental finance.
  • Preferred: Experience with financial reporting and budget forecasting.

Responsibilities

  • Direct and oversee the development and management of operating and capital budgets.
  • Provide strategic leadership in budget planning and fiscal management.
  • Review and analyze departmental budget requests and make recommendations.
  • Monitor expenditures and financial performance to ensure compliance with budgets.
  • Develop long-range financial forecasts for planning and resource allocation.
  • Advise executive leadership on budgetary and management issues.
  • Prepare and present financial reports and budget recommendations.

Benefits

  • Flexible/hybrid remote work options available.
  • Opportunity to represent the organization at public hearings and legislative meetings.
  • Engagement with multiple departments for collaborative budget strategies.
  • Work in a significant management role with impact on county operations.
Full Job Description
Salary: $95,000.00 - $149,966.00 Annually
Location : Upper Marlboro, MD
Job Type: Probationary FT
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 10723
Department: Office of the States Attorney
Division: SA Budget Unit
Opening Date: 07/15/2026
Closing Date: 7/20/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit:
Max Number of Applicants: 100

Nature and Variety of Work
The Prince George's County Office of the State's Attorney is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Budget Officer (Budget Management Analyst 5G)grade G29 position, in the Budget Unit.

About the Position

This is management-level position within the Office of the State's Attorney of Prince George's County. The incumbent oversees professional and administrative work performed in conjunction with the administration of a major budget development or management analysis program. The incumbents provide key management-level, administrative, and technical support and function as a section chief in functional areas characteristic of the department. Significant aspects of the work include interpreting and explaining the more complex details of budget/management analyses, policies, procedures, laws, and regulations to County personnel in resolving the most complex programmatic problems or issues. Regular contact and communications with other employees, Office of Management and Budget, the Office of the County Executive staff, and Count Council staff are essential. The purpose of these contacts is to advise, persuade, often negotiate, and otherwise present analyses and recommendations about issues which have significant impact on operating and capital budget formulation and decision making, and other issues which have either political, legal, fiscal, social, environmental, tax rate and/or service delivery implications. The incumbent also represents the State's Attorney at public meetings, council sessions and legislative hearings.

Examples of Work
  • Directs and oversees the development, implementation, and administration of the Office's annual operating and capital budgets.
  • Provides strategic leadership and oversight of budget planning, fiscal management, and financial analysis to support agency goals and priorities.
  • Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates departmental budget requests and develops recommendations for executive leadership.
  • Monitors agency expenditures, revenues, grants, and financial performance to ensure compliance with approved budgets and County fiscal policies.
  • Develops long-range financial forecasts and budget projections to support organizational planning and resource allocation.
  • Advises executive leadership on budgetary, financial, and management issues that affect agency operations and strategic initiatives.
  • Interprets and applies County policies, budget regulations, financial procedures, and applicable laws to resolve complex fiscal and operational issues.
  • Prepares and presents budget recommendations, financial reports, fiscal impact analyses, and supporting documentation to executive leadership, County officials, and legislative bodies.
  • Represents the Office of the State's Attorney during budget hearings, County Council sessions, legislative hearings, and other public meetings.
  • Oversees the preparation and submission of budget amendments, supplemental appropriations, grant budgets, and other fiscal requests.
  • Supervises professional, technical, and administrative staff engaged in budget preparation, financial analysis, procurement, grants management, and related administrative functions.
  • Establishes internal fiscal controls and ensures compliance with County, State, and federal financial requirements.
  • Coordinates financial planning related to grants, special funding initiatives, and capital improvement projects.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must meet all minimum qualifications listed below to be eligible for additional consideration:

  • Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business/Public Management, Finance, Economics, Quantitative Analyses, or closely related field.
  • Four (4) year of progressively responsible administrative and budgeting experience; including at least two (2) year in the lead/supervisory role.

An equivalent combination of education, experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.

Please note there is no equivalency for the required supervisory experience.
Preferred Qualifications

Highly preferred candidates must meet the criteria below to be considered for additional consideration:

  • Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in budget administration, financial analysis, accounting, grants management, or governmental finance.
  • Experience preparing, monitoring, and analyzing operating budgets.
  • Experience preparing financial reports and budget forecasts.
  • Experience interpreting and applying fiscal policies, procedures, and regulations.


EACH APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.

Additional Information
Salary Range Transparency: The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Tentative Interview Dates: July 28-30,2026. Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details.

Job Location: 14735 Main St, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must (where applicable):
  • Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
  • Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties.
  • Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings.
  • Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.


ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED

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