What are the responsibilities and job description for the Budget Management Manager position at Prince George's County, MD Government?
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The Prince George’s County Police Department is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Budget Management Manager grade G31 position, in the Fiscal Management Division.
About the Position
The Budget Management Manager position is a highly responsible professional managerial and administrative role responsible for managing the day-to-day operation of the Fiscal Management Division in the Police Department. Responsibilities extend to supervising, planning, and coordinating activities of professional, para-professional, technical, and clerical staff in order to accomplish the respective and specific divisional mission, goals, and objectives as an integral part of the Agency's budget/management system. Work is performed in accordance with established departmental policies, procedures, and regulations and performed under the general supervision of the Comptroller.
The work of this role is highly complex, and the ideal candidate must be detail-oriented, conscientious, and a hands-on leader. Candidates must exhibit excellent communication and presentation skills, have a track record of collaborative leadership, and be comfortable with working long hours when required.
The incumbent in this position is authorized to carry out those duties and responsibilities in accordance with the established performance standards and is subject to reporting and justifying task outcomes above him/her in the Department’s chain of command.
About the Agency
The Prince George's County Police Department is the fourth largest law enforcement agency in Maryland, providing a full range of law enforcement services to County residents and business owners. Their mission is to work in partnership with citizens of Prince George's County towards providing a safe environment and enhancing the quality of life. Today, the Prince George's County Police Department serves over 900,000 residents and has an authorized strength of 1800 officers and 300 civilians.
Examples of Work
- Oversees the day-to-day activities of the Fiscal Management Division and exercise supervisory duties and responsibilities over subordinate personnel.
- Supervises and monitors all budget activities, including oversight of the Police Department's budget process and systems.
- Conducts past performance appraisals, provide constructive counseling, guidance, training, and progressive discipline to assigned personnel.
- Prepares budgets and monitor all expenditures for the operating, capital, grant, and special revenue funds for the Police Department.
- Briefs the Comptroller on current activities, the results of programs, and contemporary ideas that may be beneficial.
- Participates in meetings with the Office of Management & Budget (OMB) and the County Council to discuss budget-related projects.
- Reviews and evaluates requests for the expenditure of funds.
- Prepares expenditure projections by utilizing SAP reports, monthly financial reports, and historical data to identify any problem areas.
- Develops and implements management and budgetary reporting systems to track and monitor expenditures.
- Oversees the preparation of financial and analytical reports, spreadsheets, and charts.
- Ensures all procurement and payments are made in conformance with applicable policies and procedures.
- Serves as Agency liaison with the Office of Procurement (OOP), the Office of Management & Budget (OMB), and the Office of Finance.
- Manages the coordination between departmental units and County payroll to ensure timely and accurate processing of biweekly payroll and of various negotiated allowances.
- Manages grant financial reporting and ensures reports are submitted to granting authorities.
- Oversees the invoicing of municipalities that have contracted services from the Department.
- Oversees and monitor the Department's submission of documents to the Administrative Review Committee.
- Performs other tasks and duties as assigned, which may not be specifically listed in the position description, however, are within the general occupational category and responsibility level typically associated with the employee's class of work.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- 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 four (4) years in the lead/supervisory role.
Any equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience may also be considered.
Please note there is no equivalency for the required supervisory experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience managing budgets, staff, and operational functions.
- Experience working with SAP and Kronos applications.
- Experience working in a local/municipal government setting.
- Knowledge of payroll and timekeeping processes.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- A proven leader who develops partnerships and works collaboratively with stakeholders and assigned staff to direct the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of budget-related activities.
- Strong management, administration, and interpersonal skills.
- A dynamic highly skilled innovative and flexible individual who leads through change and growth by empowering, inspiring, and motivating others within the workplace.
- An effective team builder and leader of a multi-disciplinary staff who also works effectively with other agencies, external partners, and other stakeholders.
- Knowledge of local laws, codes, and regulations governing budget-related activities.
- Proven experience and desire to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced, and professional environment.
- Ability to adapt to changing environments and tight deadlines.
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: April 14, 2026 and April 15, 2026. Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details.
Job Location: 8801 Police Plaza, Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must (where applicable):
- Be available to work assigned shift work (days/evenings/weekends/holidays).
- Possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
- 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
Eligibility to Work: Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov/E-Verify.
INTERNAL APPLICANTS: If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.
Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
General Plan Information:
The Prince George’s County benefits plan year is from January 1 to December 31.
A spouse (to include a same sex spouse) can be added to the health benefit plans. A marriage certificate and social security number is required to add a spouse.
Children under the age of 26 are eligible for coverage under the health benefit plans. This includes stepchildren and children of the same-sex spouse. A birth certificate(s) and social security number(s) is required to add a child(ren). If you are only adding the stepchildren or child(ren) of a same-sex spouse, you will need to submit a marriage certificate. You will also need to submit the birth certificate of the child(ren) and your spouse must be listed as a parent.
The premiums for health benefits are deducted on a pre-tax basis with the exception of Long-Term Disability, Extra Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits (Short-Term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Cancer Indemnity, Hospital Indemnity Protection, Accident Indemnity Plan, Supplemental Dental and Group Legal Services).
New employees must enroll in the County’s health benefit plans within thirty (30) days of the hire date.
The effective date of the health benefits coverage is the beginning of the month following a waiting period of forty-five (45) days from the date of hire.
After enrolling in the County’s benefit plans, employees may only make changes to the plans either during the open enrollment period, which occurs annually (usually each October), and/or during the year, due to a family status change (i.e., marriage, births, divorce and adoption).
Employee Benefits
Prince George’s County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:
For additional details, please visit: https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/human-resources-management/employees/benefits
Prince George’s County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:
- Medical/Prescription/Dental/Vision Insurance Coverage (part time employees are eligible for medical insurance if they work 15 hours, per week)
- Group Term Life Insurance
- Long & Short-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Dependent Care Assistance Program
- Health Care Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Leave (Annual, Personal, & Sick)
- 13 Paid Holidays
- Retirement Benefits
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- Employer Contribution Rate-11.71%
- Supplemental Pension Plan
- Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48%
- 457(b)
- 403(b)
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- Employee Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary Benefits
- Critical Illness
- Whole Life Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Legal Services
For additional details, please visit: https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/human-resources-management/employees/benefits