Management & Budget Specialist III, Division of Financial Management​/mon

Job Overview

Under direction, performs budget and management analysis work for assigned segments of MCPS. Work of the class involves responsibility for planning, budgeting, financial monitoring, and operational and management analysis functions for a defined segment of MCPS. Analyzes and reviews unit goals, multi‑year plans, budget requests, functions and operations. Monitors expenditure patterns and management practices. Workers at this level perform the more difficult and complex assignments and exercise considerable independent judgment and initiative in recommending to unit heads planning, budgetary, financial, or management strategies to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

Physical Demands:
None. Special Requirements:
The requirements of the job necessitate some night and weekend work.

• Wage range: $41.80 – $59.84 per hour, based on years of service.
• Benefits:
• Job:
  Finance
• Job Grade: 26
• Organization:
  Offices
• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  Rockville
• Schedule:
  
  Full‑time
• Working Months: 12
• Shift: Day Job
• Job Posting:
  Jan 13, 2026, 11:42:27 AM

• Considerable knowledge of public administration principles and practices, with emphasis on budget concepts and organizational systems, practices and procedures, and their application to various organizations and functions.
• Considerable knowledge of statistical and other management analysis techniques.
• Considerable knowledge of Maryland school laws and regulations governing budgets and expenditures.
• Understands MCPS organization, operations, goals, and priorities.
• Good user knowledge of computerized information systems.
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze complex organizational procedures and recommend solutions to budgetary or management problems.
• Knowledge of and the ability to meet the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS).

Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred. College major in public or business administration or related field; courses or experience in accounting, auditing, budgeting, or other fiscal areas. Considerable responsible staff work in public sector planning, budget preparation and administration, and management analysis. Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.

Certificate License:
None