Management Analyst I

About the role

A vacancy exists in the Office of Budget and Finance. Current and future vacancies occurring in this classification may be filled from the list of eligible applicants. All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for pre-purchasing process, post procurement activities, inventory auditing, contract administration functions and ensuring that the quality of all goods/services meet the need of the County.
• Works effectively in a fast-paced and fluid environment.
• Manages the accurate submissions of regular and annual reports, as necessary.
• Represents the department at meetings or on committees.
• Processes securities for the department including Checks, Bonds, and Letters of Credit.
• Manages the procurement of goods, services, supplies, and equipment.
• Prepares and processes contracts.
• Provides advice and guidance to agency staff regarding purchasing activities.
• Researches and reports on a variety of informational, operational, and management issues.
• Analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of policies, procedures, operations, and methods.
• Analyzes staffing requirements, work scheduling, equipment and facilities.
• Performs fiscal analyses of management proposals.
• Collects and compiles data.
• Performs statistical analysis of data.
• Writes and presents comprehensive reports and memorandums.
• Keeps abreast of County, Federal and State procurement/purchasing laws.
• Participates in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, preferably in business administration, public administration, economics, or a related field.
• Experience involving the analysis and evaluation of budgets, systems, policies and procedures, organizations, and programs may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of four years for the required education.

Skills and Abilities

• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and fluid environment.
• Strong project management skills.
• Intermediate skills using Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to contribute to a collaborative team environment.
• Strong time management and problem-solving skills.
• Highly effective communication with the ability to prepare and present clear and accurate information.
• To establish effective working relationships with co-workers, county staff, IT consultants, vendors and sub-contractors.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of Advantage Financials.
• Knowledge of Workday Financials.

Conditions of Employment

• Physical and Environmental Conditions: The work of this classification is essentially sedentary. Some positions may involve occasional travel between work sites.
• Employment Background Investigation: Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education, and fingerprinting checks.

Salary

Annual Salary review - Step increases may be granted on anniversary date based on satisfactory job performance
General Increases - Cost of living increases and adjustments may be granted as legislated.
Longevity Increases - In accordance with the specific pay schedule, a full-time merit or classified employee may receive a longevity increase, equivalent to one step, upon completion of a certain number of years of classified service with the County.

Benefits

• Health Insurance Benefits: Includes Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs.
• Life Insurance: Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000.
• Retirement: Required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System (ERS), with very limited exceptions.
• Paid Leave: Sick Leave, Vacation Leave, Personal Leave, Bereavement Leave, Jury Leave, Military Leave.
• Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union: Offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services.
• Direct Deposit: Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required.
• Tuition Reimbursement: 70 to 80 percent tuition reimbursement following successful completion of pre-approved courses related to position. Amount of reimbursement and fiscal year dollar limitations vary with bargaining group.
• Deferred Compensation: Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice.