The mission of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is to offer a broad-based, objective perspective on public policy and fiscal policy to the County Executive, County Council, and other County Partners. The analytical work performed in OMB provides policy makers with data and options for informed decisions. OMB supports and enhances the effective operation of County government, ensuring funds are spent in the most fiscally prudent and socially responsible way. OMB also ensures that departmental expenditures are made in accordance with Executive policies and Council appropriations, consistent with the County Charter.

OMB analysts (Fiscal and Policy Analyst III) are responsible for preparing recommendations for the County Executive and County Council in assigned areas on operating and capital budget resource allocation, fiscal policy, public policy, and related matters. Duties and responsibilities span all major aspects of policy analysis and public sector budgeting, covering the spectrum from program and fiscal planning through evaluation. Analysts work in standing and ad hoc teams both within OMB and with program departments. Responsibilities may include making presentations to the County Executive and County Council.

Analysts in this position will have an assigned portfolio which may include Operating, Capital Improvement Programs (CIP), macro and/or process functions. Assigned budget and policy areas may include, but are not limited to public safety, transportation, human services, housing, economic development, education, environmental affairs, leisure services, and general government.

Applicants should have experience in the development and/or analysis of public sector Operating and CIP budgets; possess strong analytical, critical thinking, problem solving, and time management skills; have strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills, be able to quickly learn proprietary software, and be able to effectively communicate both written and orally.

Duties include:

• Analyze, develop recommendations, and report on Operating and CIP budget requests of assigned County departments and agencies.
• Analyze, develop recommendations, and report on policy, management, and programmatic issues having budgetary implications.
• Present data and recommendations to the budget director, department heads, senior management, County Executive, and other elected or appointed officials.
• Represent the executive branch at public hearings, County Council and committee sessions, and public meetings, by providing information on complex or controversial issues.
• Answer requests from the public, in writing or orally, on issues related to the County's budgets.
• May present at budget forums, community/civic meetings; and
• Perform other related duties.

Position may be filled at:

Fiscal and Policy Analyst III (grade: N28) Expected hiring salary: $88,110 - $115,400

Fiscal and Policy Analyst II (grade: N25) Expected hiring salary: $77,629 - $101,103

Fiscal and Policy Analyst I (grade N21) Expected hiring salary: $65,551 - $84,880

This position requires the ability to attend meetings or perform work at various County locations. Some after-hours work is required to meet budget deadlines and business needs. This position is eligible to Telework up to 80% of the work week.

Total Compensation Package information.

OHR reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position/IRC.

Montgomery County Government is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources via email to OHR@montgomerycountymd.gov. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.

Montgomery County Government also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, please refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference.

All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for interview.

If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.

Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.

If filled at the Fiscal and Policy Analyst III:

Experience: Four (4) years of professional experience reviewing, analyzing, and monitoring operating and/or capital budgets, including at least one (1) year of experience analyzing and reporting on policy, management and programmatic issues having budgetary implications.

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree.

Equivalency: (1) An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted. (2) Possession of a graduate degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Business Administration, Economics, Finance or a related field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required education and one year of the required experience.

If filled at the Fiscal and Policy Analyst II:

Experience: Three (3) years of professional experience reviewing, analyzing, and monitoring operating and/or capital budgets, including at least one (1) year of experience analyzing and reporting on policy, management and programmatic issues having budgetary implications.

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree.

Equivalency: (1) An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted. (2) Possession of a graduate degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Business Administration, Economics, Finance or a related field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required education and one year of the required experience.

If filled at the Fiscal and Policy Analyst I:

Experience: Two (2) years of professional experience reviewing, analyzing, and monitoring operating and/or capital budgets, including at least one (1) year of experience analyzing and reporting on policy, management and programmatic issues having budgetary implications.

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree.

Equivalency: (1) An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted. (2) Possession of a graduate degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Business Administration, Economics, Finance or a related field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required education and one year of the required experience.

The applications of those individuals meeting the minimum qualifications will be reviewed to determine the extent, relevancy of training, and experience in the following areas:

• Experience and knowledge of the principals, methods, practices, and techniques of Public Sector budget development.
• Experience analyzing, interpreting, and evaluating policy and/or programmatic issues.
• Experience managing multiple projects and tasks and meeting tight deadlines.
• Experience communicating effectively, both orally and in writing, including the presentation of complex and /or analytical information to high level officials.