GRADE 21
LOCATION OF POSITION MDH, Office of the Secretary, Baltimore MD
Main Purpose of Job This recruitment is for three positions within the Maryland Department of Health (MDH).
The main purpose of the positions is to assist the MDH Budget Management Officer (BMO) Director and Deputy Director with discharging BMO responsibilities around budget development, budget monitoring, and day-to-day confirmation of funding availability for the department's $23 billion annual budget.
Each position operates within BMO. Collectively, they provide budget oversight for Medicaid programs, the Maryland Children's Health Program, the Behavioral Health Administration, and the Developmental Disabilities Administration. These positions work closely with program staff and BMO leadership to develop service projections that inform statewide budget and programmatic decision-making by MDH leadership, the Department of Budget and Management, the Governor's Office, and the Maryland General Assembly.
The positions are eligible for Hybrid Telework.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Qualified candidates must possess a Master's degree in Finance, Public Policy, Public Administration, Applied Data Science or other relevant degree from an accredited college or university and seven years of professional work experience in budget and finance.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Desired candidates should possess experience in the following areas:
- Budget Development
- Budget Monitoring
- Data Analysis and Data Presentation
- Complex Projections
- Medicaid Policy
- Managed Care, Fee-for-Service, and Grant-Based Delivery Models
SELECTION PROCESSThis is a Management Service position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. Applicants must upload a resume to the application.
Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).
Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.
Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.
BENEFITSSTATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITSFURTHER INSTRUCTIONSOnline applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.
If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to 410-333-5689. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.
If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or
[email protected].
