Assistant Budget Manager (14270, Grade 26) bei The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission, MD
The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission, MD · Greenbelt, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
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- Optionales Büro in Greenbelt
About the Department
Position Duties
- Annual Budget Build: The Assistant Budget Manager co-coordinates the annual operating-budget calendar, compiles divisional submissions, and prepares working files and draft briefings for the Budget Manager’s review and approval.
- Quarterly Projections & Variance Analysis: This role involves preparing first-pass revenue/expenditure forecasts and quarterly projection packages, drafting variance explanations, and recommending actions for the Budget Manager to finalize and present to senior leadership and central finance.
- Budget Execution: The Assistant Budget Manager implements budget-execution procedures established by the Budget Manager, monitors adherence across divisions, and escalates issues with data-driven options.
- Enterprise Liaison (as delegated): Serving as a backup liaison to the Corporate Budget Office, the Assistant Budget Manager coordinates with the CIP Budget Administrator when assigned.
- Tools, Models, and ERP Support: This position is responsible for building and maintaining spreadsheets, models, and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) queries used by the Budget Manager for KPIs, variance management, and decision support.
- Policy Implementation: The Assistant Budget Manager supports the implementation of approved fee schedules and revenue-model tracking, as assigned by the Budget Manager.
- Training & Communication: Co-designing and co-delivering staff training on fund accounting, budget structure, ERP fundamentals, and fiduciary responsibilities, the Assistant Budget Manager also prepares slide decks, talking points, and logistics for internal and community budget presentations.
- Coach, develop, and lead the Budget Coordinators team to ensure optimal performance and growth. This role involves providing guidance, fostering professional development, and driving the team's success in achieving departmental goals.
Essential Duties:
Budget Development & Analysis: Assist in developing budget assumptions, forecasts, detailed estimates, and statistical analyses. Prepare analytical studies and decision memos for management review. Collect, validate, and consolidate budget data to ensure submissions meet form, content, and accuracy standards prior to the Budget Manager’s approval. Maintain and improve budget spreadsheets, models, and tools used for management, forecasting, tracking, and development exercises.Budget Execution & Performance: Monitor spending against the approved budget, highlight risks and opportunities, and draft corrective recommendations consistent with sound financial practices for the Budget Manager’s consideration. Track and drive effective budget KPIs and process-improvement initiatives, documenting outcomes for the Budget Manager. Understand and apply budget and procurement rules, regulations, and procedures to ensure compliance across divisional activities.
Stakeholder Support & Communication: Coordinate across divisions to address specific needs, develop cost/benefit analyses, and process recommendations that improve efficiency and savings for Budget Manager approval. Draft reports, correspondence, and procedures with technical, statistical, and narrative content. Communicate clearly with employees, officials, and the public.
People Leadership (in support of the Budget Manager): Provide day-to-day guidance and supervision to eight (8) Budget Coordinators, aligning work with objectives set by the Budget Manager and providing coaching, feedback, and quality assurance. Serve as designee for special projects related to contract management and systems administration, as assigned by the Budget Manager.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, Finance, Business, or any related field.
2. Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in Human Resource Management,
finance, or any related field.
3. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total 8 years.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Degree in Finance or Accounting preferred.
- Six years of progressively responsible budget development experience is desirable.
- Knowledge of Commission facilities, operations, and organization.
- Effectively manages multiple projects, prioritizes, maintains confidentiality, and exercises discretion with sensitive information.
- Database experience related to utility and financial analysis.
- Demonstrated success in teaching and developing entry-level budget professionals, fostering their growth and ensuring they acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in their roles.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong budget and financial management skills.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Prior ERP experience.
Other Qualifications
Class Specification: Administrative Specialist III
May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.
Working Conditions:
Primarily office-based in an adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated environment; some driving to meet with managers, attend meetings, and deliver training; occasional visits to indoor/outdoor locations with varied environmental conditions.
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.
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